How to solve a Pyraminx: the easiest twisty puzzle

The Pyraminx is a four-sided pyramid with 4 tips, 4 centers and 6 edges. It is usually considered the easiest twisty puzzle – many people solve it within minutes.

Step 1: The tips

Twist each small tip so its colors match the center right below it. This is always one move per tip.

Step 2: Centers

Pick a bottom color, say yellow. Turn the layers so the three centers around the bottom all show yellow underneath and match their side faces.

Step 3: The three bottom edges

Insert each yellow edge between two matching centers on the bottom. This is intuitive – bring the edge up, then drop it into place.

Step 4: The last three edges

Only three edges remain around the top, with just three cases: a clockwise cycle, a counter-clockwise cycle, or two flipped edges. Each has one short algorithm.