Notations (2025)

In cubing, "notation" refers to the system of symbols and letters used to describe moves on a cube. It allows cubers to follow along with "algorithms" (a sequence of moves that are required for switching specific pieces on a cube). Here’s an overview of the basic Pyraminx notation:

Basic Notation

U

D

R

Notation Examples

• R++ D++ R-- D-- R++ D-- R++ D-- R++ D++ U R-- D-- R++ D-- R-- D++ R++ D++ R++ D-- U' R-- D++ R++ D-- R++ D-- R++ D-- R-- D++ U R-- D-- R-- D++ R-- D++ R++ D-- R-- D-- U' R-- D-- R++ D++ R++ D-- R++ D++ R-- D-- U' R++ D++ R++ D-- R-- D-- R++ D-- R-- D++ U R-- D-- R-- D++ R++ D-- R-- D++ R++ D-- U' : This is a scramble from an official WCA event for Megaminx.