How to solve rubik's cube?

Question

my friends can do it but I cant

Answer 1

keep twisting!

When I was little we had a cheap one with stickers on it... so that was easy and we tried to take one apart and put it back togather, that didn't work out well...

read this...

Answer 2

my friend went on google and youtube and there are ppl on youtube who teach you. apparently, there are algorithms and special turning ways.

Answer 3

its a mystery

Answer 4

um try turning it and then turning it, and then turning it some more... u will get it eventually

Answer 5

Hi lineriderguy,

I love the cube!  Watch this 'learn to solve' video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsQIoPyfQ...

and part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW_BBp3FP...

Or you can use this site:

http://www.wrongway.org/cube/solve.html

Now for the rest of the information I give to round out the Rubik's Cube information:

Here is the official site:

http://www.rubiks.com/

And more information than you can possibly need:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik's_Cub...

The Wikipedia page has several solution methods listed, from beginner methods like the videos listed above, to optimized, low move count methods:

http://solve-the-cube.awardspace.com/adv...

The advanced method involves memorizing a lot of routines to deal with many different scenarios.

There is a beginners forum on the speed solving page that addresses many issues, like how and when to lube the cube for smooth operation. Take a look:

http://www.speedsolving.com/forumdisplay...

Have Fun and Good Luck!