Pyraminx

The Pyraminx is a tetrahedron. It’s much easier than a 3x3 and very satisfying to turn.

Anatomy

• Tips: The 4 pointy ends. They do nothing. Just twist them to match the center next to them.
• Centers: The pieces attached to the core.
• Edges: The pieces between centers.

The Method

Step 1: The Centers

Turn the tips to match the centers. Then, rotate the 3 layers so that all 3 centers on one face match (e.g., 3 Yellow centers).

• Hint: If you can’t get all 3 on one face, you are looking at the wrong face. Pick another side.

Step 2: Insert Edges (First Layer)

Solve the yellow edges to complete the bottom layer.

• Use simple logic: Move the slot up, put the edge in, move it down.
• R U' R' or L' U L.

Step 3: Last Layer

You will end up with one of 5 cases.

Case 1: The “Headlights” (2 Edges flipped)

Two edges are in the right spot but flipped wrong.

R

U

R'

U'

R

U

R'

U'

(Right Down, Top Right, Right Up, Top Left… repeat).

Case 2: The Cycle (3 Edges need to rotate)

One face is solved, the others look like eyes.

R

U'

R'

U'

R

U'

R'