How to Solve a Pyraminx

Like the original Rubik's Cube, the Pyraminx variant can be frustrating to solve if you're not aware of the logic and design of the puzzle. This guide will cover how to solve a Pyraminx using the layer by layer method, most commonly known as the beginner's method. We'll walk you through everything you need to know below.

The first thing is to understand the terms. There are three terms used to describe the individual pieces that make up each Pyraminx face:
Centers: Center pieces are located in the center of each axial piece. There are four axial pieces, which give us three snake game centers on each side. Since there are four sides to the Pyraminx, we have twelve centers total. Centers do not move, as they cannot change positions to a different type of piece.
Edges: Edge pieces are located to the left and right of the top centers and between the bottom two centers on each face. There are six edge pieces total as each side will share common edges due to the freely movable axial parts that can change each edge's positions to a completely different side of the Pyraminx.
Tips: Tip pieces are most outer points of the triangular pyramid. These pieces can be independently moved and are not as significant in solving the puzzle. However, these pieces must still be twisted into the correct positions to achieve the final solution.

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