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Minx · Intermediate
Pair-by-pair F2L-style solving and a faster last layer. Consistent sub-2-minute solves.
Move sequences on this page are only checked to be legal moves for this puzzle in cubing.js. Treat them as demonstrations of the notation and the method, not as verified algorithm lists.
F2L-style first layers
Instead of solving corners and edges separately, build corner-edge pairs and insert them together. This is the same idea as F2L on the 3x3 and the biggest speedup for the Megaminx.
Recognition
The Megaminx is mostly look-ahead. Memorise the order of colours around the cube and learn to track the next pair while inserting the current one.
Last layer
Use a short algorithm set for orienting and permuting the last face in a few looks. Learn them in the same stages as on the 3x3.