For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!

We wanted to let you know this event is perfectly fine for cubers of ANY age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming to compete...

First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations, found here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/

So we have a video made specifically for new cubers, just to show them the basics of competing. This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know.

If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over and Register for the Competetion

FAQs

Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: YES! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. This means you should bring your own cube.

Q: What is the normal age of competitors at these events?
A: All ages are welcome, but in general competitors are between 10 and 20 years old. Don't let this stop you though, everyone can and should cube!

Q: How do I find results?
A: All results are posted on the WCA page within a week after the competition finishes. However, for the day of competing, go to https://live.worldcubeassociation.org to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about upcoming rounds of events. Remember, the results are entered by a human so please be patient if you do not see your results immediately.

Q: Are there age divisions?
A: Nope! All competitors compete together.

Q: I want to attend, or I have friends/family who want to attend, but not compete. Do they need to pay as well?
A: No. All spectators are free to view the competition at no cost. There is payment only to compete. But in some cases, venue will be having restriction to allow spectators depending on the competition.

Q: Can I have fun at this event?
A: HECK YES! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!

If you have any further queries, please do mail the organizers & delegates.

Travel

Note: Uber and Ola are not available in Alappuzha.

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK) - approx 73 kms from the venue.

Book your Flight here

(Auto rickshaws and buses are easily available for transport. You can also avail
the taxi service but that might be expensive.

Nearest Railway Station: Alappuzha Railway Station (APY) - approx 9 kms from the venue. ( auto rickshaw, Bus and taxi services are available)

Book your train here

If you are travelling through Bus, You can choose Alappuzha, Kommady or YMCA junction as the dropping point.

Book your Bus here

CAUTION:

The board in the buses will be written in the regional language. So you need to get help from a stranger, please reach us for further assistance related to competition.

Nearby hotels:

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Please note, WCA or the organizers doesn't have any relation with the Hotels mentioned above.

mcubes Winter Open 2022 🚀 was officially sponsored by World's largest Speed cube manufacturer MoYu. 🎈

Competition was co-sponsored by mcubes.net

Price for the competition:

⭐ Puzzles worth 120k 🔥 from MoYu for Podium, best female cuber, youngest cuber, winner of the competition, sum of rank, & top 15 cubers for all events together

⭐ Certificates for the podium, participants, Winner of the competition, Best female cuber, Youngest cuber, sum of rank, & top 15 cubers for all events together

⭐ Get Free MoYu tshirts for selected participants

Participation certificate can be collected during the beginning of the event itself 🖤

⭐ Trophies for the Winner of the competition, Best female cuber, and Youngest female cuber, sum of rank, & top 9 cubers for all events together

⭐ Medals for Podium, Winner of the competition, Best female cuber, All participants, Sum of rank, Youngest cuber & top 9 cubers for all events together

⭐Puzzles for Random 5 selected participants as will

⭐Puzzles & prizes worth 30K from MoYu awarded for the First winner of each event who used MoYu cubes to get podium

⭐Amaizing prizes will be granted for cubers who broke NR or WR using MoYu cubes

🔥 Cash prizes 🎉 will be announced shortly if there are!

Keep an 👀on the Prize list, stay updated! for more Prizes.

Please note Sponsors or the organization reserves the right to change the prize without any prior notice!

Regards,
Team mcubes & MoYu

There are several great food options available inside the venue. There are no hotels available available in walking distance, if you have any suggessions related to foods please inform the organizers

There is a strict policy, No outside food or drink is allowed into the venue!

Always try to keep food waste & bottles inside the waste box kept in the venue, thanks for the co-operation and understanding

Live results will be available on WCA Live during and after the competition. This page will be updated as the competition draws closer.

Registration Process

Before You Register

All prospective registrants need a WCA account. New competitors can create their own WCA account by clicking here and entering the required information.

How to Register Online

Prospective competitors register by:

1. Signing into their WCA account;

2. Clicking "Register" on the left side of this webpage, selecting the events they would like to compete in, and submitting their registration;

3. Paying the registration fee of ₹600. (The registration fee is the same regardless of how many events are selected.) Your registration is not complete until you have paid the registration fee.
   The competitor limit for this competition is 130. The list of approved competitors can be found by clicking "Competitors" on the left side of this webpage. If there are already 130 competitors on that list, it means the competition is full, and any future registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Competitors MUST register and pay online in order to compete. Spot registration won't be accepted.

Any requested changes to registration before 18th November will be honoured. Your registration is not complete until your name shows up on the list.

How to Pay for Registration Online

Payment is processed through mcubes using the link given in the information page

Click on the "Register" tab on the left side of the webpage to register and once done, you are ready to make payment.

Refunds

There's no refund available once the amount is paid. Attempting to file a chargeback for the registration fee will lead to being blacklisted from future WCA events.

Waitlist Information

We will be keeping a waitlist for this competition. To secure a place on the waitlist once 130 competitors have paid, simply pay the registration fee. If a competitor emails us to drop out before November 18, 2022 at 11:59 PM, you will be notified if you are the next competitor on the waitlist.

How long does it takes the registration to get approve?
Ans: The process is intiated manyally by mcubes team, so maximum time frame will be 2 working days.

I have already paid the registration fee, but there's no responce?
Ans: There are several reason for registration to be delayed including incorrect information provided during registration. While making payment please ensure that both information including Competitor name should match with the payment information. This leads to delay in registration procedure.

Hi there,👋 Thanks for joining mcubes Winter Open 2022. Wait, do you in receving prizes while inviting. Then you are in the right track. You can easily invite users to mcubes Winter open and be the first one to test the latest 3x3 from MoYu and exciting prizes

Invite the users to registed for mcubes Winter Open 2022 and complete the payment. Ask them to prodivde your wca name as the referrl code during payment. Selected user will be notified on 19th November, 2022.

Steps to refer:

1. Register for mcubes Winter Open 2022 and complete the payment
2. Invite the competition link: https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/McubesWinterOpen2022 and ask the competitor to complete the registratyion process and make the payment
3. When making payment as the competitor to note your name as referral code when making payment
4. Done, wait for us to publish the referral winner 🎁 Make sure that you have successfully completed the payment on WCA, Prizes will be awared for the most referred users

Thanks, Team mcubes & MoYu.