Skewb (puzzle type)

Skewb Alternative names: Pyraminx Cube Shape: Cube Internal Mechanism: Pyraminx Inventor: Tony Durham Year: Produced by: Mèffert

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The Skewb (originally named the Pyraminx Cube) is a twistable puzzle in the shape of a cube that is cut diagonally 2 times along each of 4 axes. It is a cube-shaped puzzle. It consists of 6 center pieces and 8 corner pieces (four of which are attached to the central core). Unlike the Rubik's cube, which turns around faces, the Skewb turns around axes that go through its corners. It is a deep-cut puzzle - ie. each cut goes through the absolute center of the puzzle, and exactly half of the puzzle changes with each turn.

This puzzle was originally called the Pyraminx Cube by Uwe Meffert, but Douglas Hofstadter suggested the name "Skewb", and it has been called that ever since.

Skewb methods

Sarah's method (Beginner's variation)

1. Solve the first layer from Scrambled skewb state.
2. Solve the remaining corners from First layer skewb state.
3. Solve the opposite center from Corners + 1 center skewb state.
4. Solve the remaining centers from Corners + 2 opposite centers skewb state.

Sarah's method (Intermediate variation)

1. Solve the first layer from Scrambled skewb state.
2. Solve the remaining corners and the opposite center from First layer skewb state.
3. Solve the remaining centers from Corners + 2 opposite centers skewb state.

Sarah's method (Advanced variation)

1. Solve the first layer from Scrambled skewb state.
2. Solve the remaining corners and centers from First layer skewb state.

Kirjava-Meep method

1. Solve the first face from Scrambled skewb state.
2. Solve the corners from First face skewb state.
3. Solve the centers from Solved corners skewb state.

Ranzha's Method

1. Create a Petrus Block from Scrambled skewb state.
2. Create the Welder's Mask from Petrus Block skewb state.
3. Solve the remaining centres from Welder's Mask skewb state.
4. Orient the corners from 1st layer + centers skewb state.

Ranzha's Method (Beginner's variation)

1. Match one center with one corner from Scrambled skewb state.

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Skewb steps

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See also

• Skewb (mechanism)
• Rubik's Cube (puzzle type)
• Pyraminx (puzzle type)
• Megaminx (puzzle type)
• Skewb Diamond (puzzle type)
• Skewb Ultimate (puzzle type)

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