Ryanrex116
Veteran
Pyraminx probably.
Your favorite non-cube puzzles?
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luke1984
Veteran
Megaminx and 3x3x3 rombic dodecahedron.
RyanO
Veteran
Pyraminx!
robertpauljr
Regular
Do you like to figure out puzzles and develop your own strategy, or learn how to solve it from others, and then see how fast you can get?
I enjoy the Bandage Cube. It was a challenge for me to figure out ways to systematically move pieces here and there, then to develop a working strategy for solving it.
The Jing's Pyraminx is one of my favorites. I like the size and feel. I recently added stickers to three of the centers to add to the challenge. Now it isn't solved until the centers are oriented correctly. There are pictures on my blog page.
I like the Rhombic Dodecahedron's size. It is small. I find it interesting to work out solutions for puzzles like this in terms of the puzzle pieces rather than their corresponding cube pieces. For example, start with a 4-sided corner. Get the 4 rectangles that go around it.
The 2x3x3 has amazed me as I tried to find different ways to solve it and figure out which I like the best. Corners First? Edges First? Block Building? Utilizing edge 3-cycles, or only swaps?
I like the FTO. I agree that the Master Pyramorphinx is cool.
For awhile I enjoyed solving the megaminx into different patterns. It was interesting and more challenging. Then for awhile I enjoyed solving it edges first, using setup moves and a commutator to solve all the corners.
I enjoy the Bandage Cube. It was a challenge for me to figure out ways to systematically move pieces here and there, then to develop a working strategy for solving it.
The Jing's Pyraminx is one of my favorites. I like the size and feel. I recently added stickers to three of the centers to add to the challenge. Now it isn't solved until the centers are oriented correctly. There are pictures on my blog page.
I like the Rhombic Dodecahedron's size. It is small. I find it interesting to work out solutions for puzzles like this in terms of the puzzle pieces rather than their corresponding cube pieces. For example, start with a 4-sided corner. Get the 4 rectangles that go around it.
The 2x3x3 has amazed me as I tried to find different ways to solve it and figure out which I like the best. Corners First? Edges First? Block Building? Utilizing edge 3-cycles, or only swaps?
I like the FTO. I agree that the Master Pyramorphinx is cool.
For awhile I enjoyed solving the megaminx into different patterns. It was interesting and more challenging. Then for awhile I enjoyed solving it edges first, using setup moves and a commutator to solve all the corners.
Thomas09
Veteran
Square-1. Even in cube shape it isn't completely cubic. One side is slightly larger than the rest.
Tim Major
Platinum Member
Rubik's Clock. It is so different from other cubing related puzzles. Knowledge from previous cubes, will not help a lot. I Don't recommend Pyra, as anyone can get sub ten, so it's not the puzzle for you. With clock, with a bit of practise you should be able to get to about 15-20 seconds. And there is no algorithms to learn. Buy a clock. Best place to buy one is www.ebay.co.uk
