The 6x6x6 Steps


The 6x6x6 will be solved layer by layer, and the algorithms are derived from those of the 4x4x4 and 5x5x5.

Step 1

The First Layer

When the layer is fully solved, your cube will look like this:

No specific algorithm.

The placement of the pieces should remain intuitive.

Here are the main steps:


The Centers



For the centers, you can refer to step 7.


Edges


Corners

Step 2.1

Edges of the 2nd layer

Once all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Case a

The green/red edge is
on the 6th layer to the right


the algorithm allows it to be placed on the 2nd layer.

Case b

The green/red edge is
on the 6th layer opposite


the algorithm allows it to be placed on the 2nd layer.

Case c

The green/red edge is
placed on the 5th layer and incorrectly oriented


The algorithm allows it to be moved down to the 6th layer.

You can then apply the algorithm from case a.

Step 2.2

The edges of the 3rd layer

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Case a

The green/red edge is
on the 6th layer to the right


The algorithm allows it to be placed on the 3rd layer.

Case b

The green/red edge is
on the 6th layer opposite


The algorithm allows it to be placed on the 3rd layer. 44|||Case c

Cas c

The green/red edge is
placed on the 4th layer and incorrectly oriented


The algorithm allows you to move it down to the 6th layer.

You can then apply the algorithm from case a.

Step 3

The central edges of the 6th layer

This step does not exist for even-dimensional cubes

Step 4

The corners of the 6th layer

When all the corners have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Place the corners

The algorithm will swap the corners (except the one in front of you on the right) clockwise.

Depending on your setup, you should apply the algorithm a maximum of 2 times!

The orientation of the corners can vary. What matters is the placement.

(The 3 colors of each corner must correspond to the 3 theoretical faces of the corner)

Orienting the Corners

The algorithm will allow you to orient the 2 corners on your right upwards.


Depending on your setup, you should apply the algorithm a maximum of 2 times!

Remember to orient your cube correctly so as not to perform the algorithm more than necessary, i.e., not necessarily with the 6th layer at the top.

Step 5.1

The 1st Layer Edges of the 6th Layer

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

(Cube flipped)

Note: If an edge is misplaced on the 6th layer, one of the two algorithms must be applied to move it to the 5th layer.

Case a

To move the right edge of the 5th layer to the left edge of the 6th layer

Case b

To move the left edge of the 5th layer to the right edge of the 6th layer.

Step 5.2

Edges of rank 2 of the 6th layer

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

(Cube flipped)

Note: If an edge is misplaced on the 6th layer, one of the two algorithms must be applied to move it to the 4th layer.

Case a

To move the right edge of the 4th layer to the left edge of the 6th layer

Case b

To move the left edge of the 4th layer to the right edge of the 6th layer

Step 6.1

Edges of the 5th layer

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

The algorithm rotates the edges of the 5th layer clockwise except for the bottom left edge.

In this example, the blue/orange edge of the 5th layer will not move.

Depending on your setup, you should apply the algorithm a maximum of 2 times!!!

Step 6.2

The edges of the 4th layer

When all the edges have been processed,
your cube will look like this:

The algorithm rotates the edges of the 4th layer clockwise except for the bottom left edge.

In this example, the blue/orange edge of the 4th layer will not move.

Depending on your setup, you should apply the algorithm a maximum of 2 times!!!

Step 7

The centers

When all the centers have been processed,
your cube will look like this:

Be clever!!!

Avoid leaving a color on the opposite side, otherwise you'll have to repeat the algorithm twice!

Try, whenever possible, to place two colors each time.

Row 1 / Column 1

Row 1 / Column 2

Row 2 / Column 1

Row 2 / Column 2

Your 6x6x6 puzzle is solved.