Popular types of Rubik’s cube: 2×2 to 7×7, Pyraminx, Megaminx…
Beyond the familiar 3×3, the world of twisty puzzles has many fascinating types.
The 3×3 is just the start. Here are the most popular twisty puzzles, from easy to hard.
The cube family
2×2 is the easiest, corners only. 3×3 is the standard. 4×4 and 5×5 add pairing centers and edges. 6×6 and 7×7 are bigger versions with more pieces but the same idea.
Corner-turning and other shapes
Pyraminx is an easy 4-sided pyramid. Skewb turns around its corners. Megaminx has 12 faces and solves like a longer 3×3.
Special puzzles
Square-1 changes shape as you turn it, a real brain-teaser. Clock isn’t a twisty puzzle but a set of clocks – the goal is to set them all to 12.
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Frequently asked questions
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