Is Ernő Rubik A-List?
YesA
Yes — Ernő Rubik is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1983
Designs other Puzzles
Ranking Timeline
1974D$0.01M
Invents the Rubik's Cube
Invents cube originally intended for teaching.
1980B▲▲$1M+$0.99M
Rubik's Cube Goes Global
The cube becomes a worldwide sensation.
1983A▲$10M+$9M
Designs other Puzzles
Designs other puzzles; solidifies legacy.
2009A$50M+$40M
Founded Rubik Studio
Founded the Rubik Studio to promote inventions.
2026A$100M+$50M
Puzzle Design Pioneer
Legacy as pioneer of puzzle design endures.
Last updated: February 25, 2026