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How do you solve a Pyraminx?
Quick Summary of the Method
Getting Started: Terms and Notations
Basic Notation Key:
Step 1: How to Solve the Tips
Step 2: How to Match the Centers
Step 3: How to Solve the First Layer Edges
Step 4: How to Solve the Second Layer (Final Step)
FAQ
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How do you solve a Pyraminx?

You solve a Pyraminx in four logical steps: align the tips, match the centers, solve the bottom layer edges, and fix the top layer. Most beginners can master the Pyraminx (also called the Triangle Rubik's Cube) in under an hour because it relies more on intuition than complex memorization.

Quick Summary of the Method

Here are the boiled down steps that we’ll use to solve the Pyraminx:

1. The Tips:Match the corners to the center (Intuitive)

2. The Centers: Solve the bottom face centers, usually yellow (Intuitive)

3. First Layer: Insert bottom edges R U’ R' or L' U L

4. Second Layer: Solve the remaining edges, there are multiple cases and algorithms, but all are very easy!

Getting Started: Terms and Notations

Before we start, you need to know what you are holding. The Pyraminx has three types of pieces:

Tips:The small rotatable pointy corners. They don't affect the solve, we just twist them to match.
Centers: The pieces directly under the tips. These define the color of the face.
Edges:The pieces sitting between the centers. These are the main pieces we need to solve.

Understand the terminology. The individual pieces that comprise each Pyraminx face are referred to by three different names:

terminologies of pyraminx

Centerpieces are found in the center of each axial piece. There are four axial pieces, and each side has three centers. Centers do not move because they cannot switch positions to another type of piece.
Edges: On each face, edge pieces are located to the left and right of the top centers, as well as between the bottom two centers.
Tips: The tip pieces are the triangular pyramid's most outer points. These pieces can be moved independently and are not as important in solving the puzzle. However, a pyramid cube solver ensures that these pieces are twisted into the correct position to achieve the final solution.

Basic Notation Key:

notations of pyraminx

R / R' = Right side Clockwise / Counter-Clockwise

L / L' = Left side Clockwise / Counter-Clockwise

U / U' = Top (Up) side Clockwise / Counter-Clockwise

B / B' = Back side Clockwise / Counter-Clockwise

Step 1: How to Solve the Tips

This is the easiest part of the entire puzzle.

Look at the four pointed tips.
Rotate them until the color matches the center piece directly attached to them.
Do this for all four tips.

solving tips of pyraminx

Why do this before anything else? You can do this at the end as well but it is generally better to learn with the tips solved as It gets the clutter out of the way so you can focus on the real puzzle.

Step 2: How to Match the Centers

Now we need to form the "skeleton" of the puzzle. We usually start with the yellow face.

Find the three corners that have a yellow sticker.
Turn the faces so that all three yellow centers are on the same face.
It should look like the "Mitsubishi" logo or a radioactive symbol (three yellow centers pointing inward).

solving the centre of pyraminx

Step 3: How to Solve the First Layer Edges

Now that our centers are set, we need to fill in the gaps with the correct yellow edges. hold the Pyraminx so the yellow face is on the bottom

Scenario A: The edge is on the right and the yellow sticker is on the right layer facing you: U' R' U' R'

solving edges of pyraminx

Scenario B: The edge is on the left if the target piece is on the left layer facing you: U' L' U L

solving the edge of pyraminx cube

Scenario C: The edge is "flipped" in the slot: Perform R U R' to take it out, then insert it correctly using Scenario A or B.

solving the edges of triangle cube

Repeat this until the entire bottom Yellow layer is solved and complete.

Step 4: How to Solve the Second Layer (Final Step)

Rotate the puzzle so Yellow is still on the bottom. Look at the top layer (usually the Red/Green/Blue edges). You will face one of five cases.

There are 5 cases of this situation.

Two edges are in the right place but flipped backward: R' L R L' U L' U' L

solving second layer of pyraminx clockwise direction

Case 2: Clockwise Cycle (Edges need to move Left) - The edges need to rotate clockwise to find their correct spot: R' U' R U' R' U' R
Case 3: Counter-Clockwise Cycle (Edges need to move Right) - The edges need to rotate anti-clockwise. L U L' U L U L'
Case 4: Right BarL U R U' R' L’
Case 5: Left BarR’ U’ L’ U L R Once you execute the correct algorithm, your Pyraminx is solved!

FAQ

Q1: Is the Pyraminx easier than a Rubik’s Cube?

Yes, significantly. It has fewer pieces, moves faster, and requires fewer algorithms to memorize. It is often the first puzzle recommended after the 3x3.

Q2: What is the best Pyraminx for beginners?

We recommend the Drift Pyraminx M or the GAN Pyraminx Magnetic. Both are magnetic, and turn very smoothly. Choose the Drift Pyraminx, non magnetic for a budget pick.

Q3: Can I solve it without algorithms?

You can solve the first 75% (tips, centers, and first layer) intuitively. However, the last layer would require memorizing at least 2 or 3 algorithms to move the final pieces.

Q4: How fast can I get at Pyraminx?

With just one week of practice using this method, you can easily average under 20 seconds. Top-level speedsolvers do it in under 2 seconds!

Q5: What should I learn after the Pyraminx?

If you enjoyed the shape, try the Megaminx (12 sides). If you liked the WEIRD turning style, try the Skewb.

Conclusion

The Pyraminx is one of the most fun and easy puzzles in the world of cubing. It might look hazardous(wink) or intimidating because of its shape, but as you can see, it follows a simple logic: Tips > Centers > Edges.

Ready for your next upgrade? Now that you can solve the Pyraminx, consider upgrading to a magnetic speed cube from our Drift or GAN collections to continue getting better!Everyone starts out as a beginner and one can only become a master in cubing with practice. My biggest advice would be to practice with focus and improving your finger tricks! How to Solve a Triangle Rubik's Cube

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16 comments

bob

July 31, 2023 at 15:55pm

nope.

Ryan

June 13, 2023 at 05:44am

absolutely terrible I rather use Wiki instead, the person keeps of saying it’s easy,easy extremely easy, very easy which is not for beginners. The person needs to learn some patience because I could not figure it out.

Brendan Unanimous

May 06, 2023 at 08:11am

It’s a funny thing the Pyraminx, got it for Christmas and after a while I just got it. Today is my first time checking for algorithms and to my surprise, I was already using the last method. What’s really funny is that I have lots of friends who are speed cubers but when I give them the Pyraminx, none of them can solve it. I’m the only one I know who can solve it. (Geert, if you ever see this it’s literally the last method) Anyways, Peace, Love, and Pyraminx.

Marina Van Tonder

December 25, 2022 at 20:19pm

Awesome! Got it first time!

Anunay Gupta

October 16, 2022 at 11:32am

I’m not able to solve my Pyraminx

Oppo highu 445

October 08, 2022 at 17:32pm

I am not able to solve mine cube

Thunder Beast

August 19, 2022 at 23:00pm

noice will understand if you read it several times helped a lot

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August 06, 2022 at 11:27am

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August 06, 2022 at 11:27am

With is wrong with you everything is unclear just trash to to he’ll trash

Trash what the he'll is this trash nothing is clear just trash

August 06, 2022 at 11:27am

With is wrong with you everything is unclear just trash to to he’ll trash

Hello

April 24, 2022 at 13:23pm

Hello its good to see the cube solve

jaboi78

January 18, 2022 at 23:24pm

i know how to solve this and this explanation is not very helpful for people that are new to the Pyraminx

Kota

January 01, 2022 at 16:25pm

I found this really useful, I’ve never been able to solve any before. But I got this in 10 minutes! Thank you so much<33

Applepie

December 14, 2021 at 07:53am

I solved my Pyraminx by solving the yellow side than the green than the blue than the red then keep alternating until I get to case one or two than I solve.