Spokane Big Cubes 2025

Samuel Williams delivered a dominant masterclass on the six-layer puzzle, claiming the 6x6x6 Cube title with a winning average of 1:56.60 and a best single of 1:50.72. That sub-two-minute performance set the tone for an intensive day devoted entirely to large-scale mechanisms and complex geometries. Staged at the Spokane Library Shadle Branch in Spokane, Washington, USA, the gathering brought together competitors on February 22, 2025, for a focused showcase where traditional Rubik's Cube rounds took a backseat to the heavy hardware.

The one-day WCA competition centered exclusively on endurance, mechanical management, and edge-pairing efficiency across 3 specialized events. With 11 competitors tackling the demanding schedule, Spokane Big Cubes 2025 presented a distinctive atmosphere where every attempt required deep concentration. Unlike standard tournaments where speedcubing fans watch dozens of fast 3x3 results roll across the boards in seconds, this meet required players to grind through hundreds of precise turns per solve.

Ethan George Hayes established himself as a dominant multi-event force across the day, claiming two championship titles. In the 7x7x7 Cube, Hayes captured first place with an impressive winning average of 3:28.43, backed by a tournament-best single of 3:03.75 across the single round of 9 competitors. Williams earned second place with an average of 3:45.24, while Nicholas Lopez secured the third podium spot with a mark of 4:40.93 to round out the all-American top three.

Hayes carried that same momentum directly into the twelve-sided Megaminx event, picking up his second victory of the competition. Putting up a winning average of 1:05.77 and the only sub-minute single of the event at 59.50, Hayes narrowly held off a persistent challenge from Williams, who finished as runner-up with an average of 1:09.11. River Alvarran Belz locked up third place on the podium with an average of 1:51.91 among 9 entrants.

The 6x6x6 Cube podium saw Williams flip the standings to take top honors ahead of Hayes, whose 2:13.94 average earned the second step. Nicholas Lopez claimed his second podium finish of the tournament, taking third place with an average of 2:51.71. With all 9 podium placements across the three disciplines won by competitors representing the USA, the event demonstrated serious regional depth on the biggest puzzles in speed cubing.

Beneath the top podium battles, the day featured extraordinary breakthroughs from competitors tackling ambitious goals. Jeremiah Rummerfield authored two of the most dramatic leaps of the tournament, cutting his 7x7x7 Cube personal best to 6:14.78 for a massive 41 percent improvement over his previous 10:35.00 mark, while also slashing his 6x6x6 Cube best to 3:13.71, an improvement of 24.9 percent, alongside a 5th place Megaminx finish. Chris Tabar entered all 3 events, placing 6th in Megaminx and lowering his personal best in the event to 1:52.02, which was 11.8 percent faster than his prior 2:06.97. Coleman Vaughn also took on 3 events, finishing 4th in Megaminx while sharpening his 6x6x6 Cube best to 3:19.69, a 7.6 percent drop.

The tournament also served as an exciting launchpad for new event debuts. Jace Daffern made their first WCA competition appearance memorable by contesting 3 events, securing a best finish of 7th in 7x7x7 Cube with an initial 5:53.01 mark, alongside first attempts of 5:05.33 in 6x6x6 Cube and 2:45.50 in Megaminx. Javan Christensen took on 2 events, recording a best finish of 9th in 6x6x6 Cube with a first-time 6:34.40 solve and posting an 11:48.00 in their first ever 7x7x7 Cube attempt. Aaryn Cole entered 2 events, logging a 7th place finish in Megaminx with an opening mark of 2:15.36 while also posting an 8:25.92 in their first 6x6x6 Cube attempt. Caden Lane Kemper competed in their first career competition, taking 9th in Megaminx with a debut solve of 3:07.74.

The unique format of Spokane Big Cubes 2025 delivered a pure celebration of patience and mechanical command. By trading standard short-format sprints for complex big cubes and non-cubic dodecahedrons, the cubing competition highlighted the vast technical variety that makes speedcubing so compelling. As the 2025 season progresses, the performances registered in Spokane provide a solid benchmark for large-puzzle specialists across the country.

With 3 completed rounds and dozens of personal milestones achieved, Spokane Big Cubes 2025 proved that dedicated big-puzzle gatherings offer unmatched excitement. From Hayes collecting double gold to Williams securing the 6x6x6 title, the day rewarded resolve and steady execution across every turn.