sCUBEdiver: a visual analytics tool for discovering optimal 2 × 2 × 2 Rubik’s Cube solution sequences

Abstract In this paper, we present a visual analytics tool and its user evaluation about the optimal solvability of the 2 × 2 × 2 Rubik’s Cube. Information visualization becomes more valuable for games of mental skills because it cannot provide just a single state representation, but the player can overview the whole timeline of a game process with outcomes and compare different strategies interactively. Therefore, we can create new supporting tools for the players for their favorite game activi