Ghost Cube Tutorial | Walkthrough Solve

[@lexivine8040]

There have been many wonderful questions in the comment section. A lot of you ask about very similar issues, such as what to do when two corners or edges are out of place. Would it be helpful if I made a troubleshooting/FAQ video on how to solve this puzzle? Feel free to reply with specific questions if you'd find something like this to be of use.

[@c2WznBrawlStars]

yeah

[@AhmadShah-mk5pr]

I would find this very useful pleaseeee

[@xellv8268]

For the last layer on the sune algorithm part, I have 2 edges flush with the center, and the other two swapped. on a normal 3x3 i would pace one in the back and one on the right, here it rotates the center, and no matter what orientation I use it doesn't seem to work

[@peterjordan2431]

@@xellv8268 exact same thing happens to me all the time and I cant find a way to prevent or solve it

[@dark_optix4437]

after watching about 7 other tutorials, this one is by far the best!

[@jameschipman-td2cu]

3rd for me

[@oweng2295]

I MESSED UP ON THE LAST ALGORITHM, but best tutorial by far on the interwebs

[@SarahLoepker]

When I saw this cube I pretty much questioned my reality but with this I was able to solve it within ten minutes. Thanks so much!

[@braydensanderson7111]

It was the greatest help ever because I don't have centers placed correctly they all fell out

[@JZM006]

Brayden Sanderson me too

[@thomasiordache1462]

Brayden Sanderson sameeeeeeeeee!

[@comedyfish]

Just bought a ghost, must admit it s for my collection because I've heard its really hard to solve so i was tempted to not touch it for a while - your calming voice and simple instructions makes me a bit more tempted to give it a scramble. got yourself a new subscriber too!

[@liqinsun2277]

best/clearest vid！！！ now iknowhow to solve！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！，！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！

[@dravenack]

I’ve watched all the videos on this and yours is the best. Nice job

[@DaoneanonlyBlud]

Thank you this took me 8 hours to find a good video

[@peterconnolly7368]

I’d watched many other tutorials on this and basically given up. But after this one, i finally got my head around it and using the basic cube moves completed it. Many thanks.

[@lexivine8040]

Awesome!

[@lisashin7757]

you're the only one |I understood out of a couple of other channels really good explanation

[@p0stgravity997]

13:08 for middle layer edge replacement (this is for me lol but feel free to use it)

[@livesimplifiedlife]

Thanks Lexi Vine, great tutorial.

[@Lici-pc6gk]

thanks for the tutorial it helped me a lot☺️🙏🏻

[@milo__music.]

FINALLY A GOOD GHOST CUBE TUTORIAL

[@Palayedeuhm]

I’ll be using this tutorial when it’s not 2:22 in the morning 😂. Looks like a great video so far

[@MarkusAliasCmn]

took me a while, but this helped a ton. very good tutorial, thanks.

[@zombster0477]

I have a problem with my cube, I have two corners that are correct but the other two need to be switched and I cannot figure it out.

[@lexivine8040]

I'd try double checking that your cross pieces are correct. Sometimes the triangular corners and trapezoidal edges can look really similar, and can be easily misplaced. You can also just try isolating one piece at a time: flip it or replace it with another similar-looking piece, then try to solve the rest of the cube.

[@braydensanderson7111]

R u rprime uprime bro

[@hyunjaekim1289]

Oh yes and thank you very much this was the first video that actually makes sense :)

[@werlktm]

I praise you!!! Much help!! After so long I found one that was help full!!👍🤩 I subscribed, well deserved!!

[@lexivine8040]

Ahh, thanks so much! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful!

[@sawyerkalantari7895]

Tart yell cow

[@moneaford2657]

Thank you very much for this video I solved my ghost cube easily!!!! Thank you for this awesome tutorial. :-D

[@peterjordan2431]

I have a recurring issue with the sune algorithm part. It sometimes happens to me and sometimes doesn’t (most of the time it does). Basically I have two edges that are aligned with the center and two others that aren’t. No matter how many times I perform the sun algorithm, there are always either no edges solved or two edges solved. I haven’t found a way to prevent or solve this and I need some help

[@sgtpepprs3]

I had the same issue until I remembered that you really have to make sure the correct pieces are in their places in the first two layers. My issue was that I had the incorrect piece placed in my white cross (it’s the triangular shape that’s opposite of the Adam sticker on my ghost cube). Once I switched it out with a piece that looks similar in my third layer, it solved my problem.

[@thomasiordache1462]

Omg this video is so helpful! Thanks Lexi Vine!

[@ЦельДействиеРезультат]

Молодец! Круто собрал. Самый сложный шейпмод трёшки. Всем добра;)

[@lexivine8040]

благодарю вас!

[@montgomery4546]

Best tutorial

[@lexivine8040]

Thanks! Hope it was helpful for you :)

[@louismartinetti8819]

best one out there!

[@c2WznBrawlStars]

thank you lexi

[@irl.clownin]

i can solve 2x2 3x3 4x4 5x5 6x6 7x7 pyraminx super cube. But this is so different. jeez

[@MrSushiB]

Great tutorial ! Thank you!

[@lexivine8040]

Glad it was helpful, bro! Your feedback is much appreciated.

[@ishaanmahapatro4736]

Why am I watching this , I don't even have Great tutorial ngl

[@ganapurampranav9895]

Thank u so much for this video

[@ethanlores]

Best tutorial so far btw a question how many time max do you have to do R,U,R’,U,R,U2,R’

[@lexivine8040]

If you've done the algorithm three times and you haven't gotten the edges to their places, try it from a different angle. The algorithm cycles three pieces at a time, so maybe try an OLL once (F R U R' U' F' or F U R U' R' F') to fix edges that could potentially be flipped, then go back to R U R' U R U2 R' to see if that helped.

[@kathyscott3765]

on the 2nd algorithm my edges wouldn’t match up? I don’t know If I did anything wrong but only 2 edges at a time would match with the centre

[@lexivine8040]

Are the other two edges not lining up with the center because they're flipped, or because they're in the wrong spot?

[@kathyscott3765]

Lexi Vine there in the wrong spot but I can’t seem to get them in the right spot

[@lexivine8040]

Try putting the two good edges to the back and right, then redo your top layer process while prioritizing one of the incorrect pieces, probably the one that's now in front. Solve the top layer by doing F R U R' U' F' or F U R U' R' F' and making sure that your new edge you're focusing on is first flipped correctly, then aligned with the top layer center (by using the edge cycling algorithm). That might help clear the weird two-edge parity.

[@kathyscott3765]

Lexi Vine thanks great help 👍

[@BlCKuT-nv8gv]

Hello Lexi..!! I’ve been struggling to understand shapes…. I’m more akin to movements and algorithms instead of understanding shapes…. What’s the algorithm..?! Do I move it left, right, up, or down..?! What’s the actual algorithm..?! No one seems to talk about it since it’s based on shape rather than the actual algorithms….

[@TJ_JT2008]

For the last layer corners two of mine are swapped in the wrong placements. Is there any fixes to this issue?

[@MatInCat-gd-more]

I can never get the first step done because I scrambled before I watched a tutorial.

[@paulw858]

This tutorial has been amazing. But I'm so confused on the second layer. I am having a hard time finding which pieces fit where. And I thought the algorithm I needed to use was R U R U R U' R' U' R', but that just seems to misplace the pieces we oriented in the step before this one. Which algorithm should I be using for orienting the edges in the 2nd layer?

[@lexivine8040]

You don't necessarily need to use an algorithm when solving the second layer. Once you've got those middle layer centers rotated correctly, you can use some trial and error to solve the edges. Pick an edge you think might belong in the middle layer, and see if it lines up with any of the centers by using R or L moves. Once you find an edge that lays flush with a center, you can use the same process you would on a regular 3x3 put it in place. It might be helpful if you've got a 3x3 with you just to double check your process. Best of luck!

[@paulw858]

@@lexivine8040 I'm having problems envisioning which pieces might fit. And that one algorithm is the method I use for placing the edge pieces to finish the 2nd layer in a regular 3x3. Am I looking at it the wrong way? Is it not the same as edge permutation on the 2nd layer on a 3x3? I'm sorry for this confusion. I'm just like at my wit's end!

[@lexivine8040]

I'm not familiar with the algorithm, but you don't need to worry about permuting edges until the last layer. For me, I use a four move "algorithm" from the 3x3 beginner method. Either (U R U' R') or (U' L' U L) depending on the edge. To envision which edge piece goes where - think back to a regular 3x3. If you've got a blue and red edge piece, you know where it goes because if you align the blue side sticker over the blue center, you can rotate the blue center toward the red center and see that now the red sticker is next to the correct center. Now, undo your turn so that the blue and red edge is where it started (back in the top layer). Now you can insert the edge since you've determined it to be correct. It's obvious with a regular 3x3, but less with a ghost cube (rely on whether or not the edge lays flush with the center). I'd try watching the video again a couple times. You'll see the process where I determine whether or not an edge is correct, and then I show how to put it in place. And keep in mind that when you find the correct edge, it will look flush against the center, but not the bottom layer (due to the ghost cube's offset). I understand this explanation is super wordy, but I think you'll find success if you keep at it :)

[@amychandler9934]

what if i have 2 flush pieces during oll. and i can't get the top center to twist correctly.

[@sebas157]

U r a legend thx

[@jasonrodriguez3618]

I’m in the last layer and my edges are aligned correctly but my center is rotated 90 degrees but I’m pretty sure I have all the triangle and trapezoidal pieces in the correct spot so idk what to do, please help

[@lexivine8040]

Once you begin solving the last layer, try to prioritize that at least one edge is facing the right way according to the center as well (as you saw, it's not enough that the edges are correct compared to each other, they must also line up with their center of the final layer). I haven't found a way to get out of your predicament once it has already happened, but you can prevent that from happening in the first place if you make sure that the edge you're working on is guaranteed to line up with its center. If you already know that one of your centers is facing the correct way, (for instance, the edge piece that looks like a pencil) you can do the algorithm that rearranges edges [R U R' U R U2 R'] to move your lone correct edge piece to match the center of the top layer. Then you can go about solving the rest of the layer how you normally would.

[@jasonrodriguez3618]

Lexi Vine so now I can get it where two edges are lined up but two are mixed up so do I have the wrong edge or wrong corner pieces?

[@lexivine8040]

See if you can replicate your scenario on a regular 3x3. It might help to have a different perspective on the puzzle. Think about how certain algorithms affect all of the pieces, not just the ones that are "wrong" (the OLL, edge, and corner algs). On a regular 3x3, it's much easier to see how a flipped or misplaced piece can affect the rest of the puzzle. And as much as we might not want to, restarting might be a good idea if we already know how to get this far. Also, it's an opportunity to practice getting to the final layer again. What cube are you using by the way? I feel like ghost cubes could have a slight variance depending on the company, so certain pieces might not be exactly the same shape.

[@addisonconnors316]

@@jasonrodriguez3618 i just had the same problem and found this on reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/comments/3y5f16/help_ghost_cube_parity_help/ Look at thr top comment

[@AhmadShah-mk5pr]

I know this is a bit late but could you help me on the middle part of the cube

[@jackwilson1935]

So on the first rectangle edge ive run into a immediate problem where the both rectangular pieces arent the correct size?

[@lexivine8040]

If the rectangular piece is very obviously not lining up with the center, it's flipped. If it's just slightly off, it's either the wrong rectangular piece, or it's correct but not obvious without the context of the other pieces.

[@jackwilson1935]

Lexi Vine thank you man now to try and learn the top layer👍

[@jackwilson1935]

Lexi Vine on the top layer i have ended up with two edges (the rectangle and pencil) correct but the two trapezoids are flipped how do i orient just two edges and keep the other two

[@lexivine8040]

If you're trying to flip two edges, do the algorithm for either the hook or bar on a regular 3x3 (depending on which edges you want to leave unaffected). If they've already been oriented, but they're in the wrong spot, you might have one of the edges swapped. Working backwards, I switched one of the trapezoids from the top layer with one from the cross, and got the same scenario you were describing.

[@patschoenen7070]

I have watched hundreds of ghost cube tutorials but none of them have been helpful, not even this one. so if there is an easier way to do this, please tell me.

[@aidenramirez9841]

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[@aidenramirez9841]

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[@lexivine8040]

That's such a great episode

[@midnightyt567]

Good tutorial but you didn’t say how to rotate last center

[@lexivine8040]

On the last layer, you'll want to make sure you line up the edges with the center, as you use the the FURU'R'F' / FRUR'U'F' algorithms. If any edges happen to align with the center, that's a good start. You can also use the RUR'URU2 algorithm, as it cycles the edge pieces. If you you solve the entire puzzle, but the center is rotated by 180 degrees, a well-known algorithm to use is (R U R' U) x5.

[@midnightyt567]

@@lexivine8040 ok thanks I will try that 👍

[@novapulse194]

I solved the first layer but I keep rewinding back and can’t understand wth I’m supposed to do

[@lexivine8040]

After you've done the first layer, the next step would be to rotate the four adjacent centers. Start out by seeing if any are aligned already by rotating your completed first layer and checking if any of the centers line up. The centers should be flush/flat and follow the angle set by the first completed layer. If none of the centers are aligned already, it's not a problem. In the video, I explain how you can identify these centers and fix them. I'd give it another go. Good luck! If it helps, you could keep a regular 3x3 with you to help you remember the muscle memory/process in solving. I always try to relate these puzzles to their base function (in this case, the ghost cube is a 3x3).

[@novapulse194]

Lexi Vine still doesn’t make sense. The centers on layer 2 DONT make sense

[@b___7269]

Hi, I am experiencing an issue when it comes to the last layer when two of the corners are in place but the other two aren’t (btw they definitely aren’t in the right spot so they can’t just be rotated) and I cannot fix it. plz help :(

[@lexivine8040]

I'd double check that none of your corners have been misplaced since the triangular ones can look pretty similar. Sometimes the edge pieces can mess with the corners and how they cycle as well, so I'd make absolutely sure those are in the right place (especially the trapezoidal ones). Depending on your cube, it may or may not be as easy to spot issues with false equivalency. When in doubt, I'd try swapping a piece from the bottom layer and top layer to see what happens-just be sure to keep track of it. You could always restart the solve. It may seem counterproductive, but it's a great way to practice the steps you already know. You might be surprised with how much easier it is to get to the last layer again.

[@kirstencabrera2611]

What if the last two edge pieces are switch for the u’ r’ u r algorithm idk what to do because they are switched

[@lexivine8040]

Are your two edge pieces just in the wrong spot, or are they just flipped? If they're in the wrong spot, you could try focusing on one of the incorrect edges by redoing the edge cycling algorithm with your piece of choice in the "safe" area. Then solve the rest of your last layer from there. You can check if your edge is flipped by rotating the top layer to see if the pieces you're working on ever lays flat with a portion of the middle layer. If they're flipped, you can do F U R U' R' F (hold the incorrect edges to the right and bottom) or F R U R' U' F' (hold the incorrect edges to the top and bottom) If all else fails, you could always restart the top layer since you've already gotten this far. Good luck!

[@Admiral_Wolf]

I bought the cube i tried solving it cuz i knew its like 3x3 but i couldnt solve it cuz i keep getting lost in the shapes 😂😂😂😂 (the trick is to memorize the shapes)

[@BlCKuT-nv8gv]

Please upload photos or examples on where to turn the puzzle pieces and where to set them…. I need physical examples and I need to see photos of the algorithms…. Because no one else will…. Please..!! I’m extremely lost on what to do and where to put the shapes…. I don’t fully understand this puzzle and I need physical photos of the algorithm…. Respond if you can, thank you….

[@gameingwiththisguy8448]

What happens is you get two edges on the last layer? Because I can’t solve mine

[@lexivine8040]

There are a few options: If all edges are oriented correctly, but only two are in the right place, put the two correct edges in the top and right (still with the last layer on top of course) and try R U R' U R U2 R'. That should break up the cycle in a way where you can start anew and get the pieces to line up better. I'm not exactly sure what to do if they're across from each other, so you might have to experiment with the setup. If only two edges are oriented correctly, align them as either the hook or bar on a regular 3x3, then do the corresponding algorithm (F U R U' R' F' or F R U R' U' F') with the correct pieces forming the hook or bar. You can also check if the edge pieces are oriented correctly be seeing how each one fits against the middle layer. Just focus on one edge at a time and rotate the layer until you determine whether or not it lines up. This is helpful since it isn't always obvious if certain edges such as the trapezoids and rectangle are correct if you compare them only to the last layer center.

[@sharoncoutinho8086]

I just can't get the edges of the second layer completed.

[@lexivine8040]

Be sure your second layer centers are correct by checking them against the first completed layer. Remember the ghost cube's offset - your second layer edges will align with thr first layer's corners and edges. Then you do some trial and error with the edges the see which ones fit with the centers.

[@RetroBoyAdvance0]

I own this. I know how to solve 3x3 and mirror 3x3 so I can solve this?

[@lexivine8040]

Certainly! There's more trial and error involved, and the pieces can be more difficult to recognize, but it's really enjoyable once you get into it.

[@RetroBoyAdvance0]

@@lexivine8040 thanks! I got first layer solved! You got a sub!

[@Skellygboy]

What do I do on the 3rd lair if my pencil piece is facing the wrong way ??

[@lexivine8040]

Prioritize that the pencil piece is in the correct spot as soon as you begin the third layer. Focus on it by using the beginner OLL algorithms (F R U R' U' F' or F U R U' R' F') until it lines up with the last center. Then you can go about the rest of the solve.

[@Skellygboy]

@@lexivine8040 thanks

[@Skellygboy]

Also I love your tutorial it's the best one I found

[@lexivine8040]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sawyerkalantari7895]

For the last algorithms is it sopost to look messed up

[@lexivine8040]

Yes, on your very last algorithm that rotates the corners, the rest of the cube will be messed up until the final corner is rotated. As you rotate the final one, the rest of the cube will fix itself.

[@lupemunguia5227]

That's exactly my issue . I kept staring all over after the first corner flip thinking I really messed up a simple algorithm several times. I didn't move the next corner into place and keep going. Now I know, thanks!

[@gamecrashers5515]

what if two of my top edges will not line up?

[@lexivine8040]

This is a common thing that can happen. See if you can figure out why they're not lined up, then go from there. There are two common scenarios: 1. Are they flipped the wrong way, meaning you need to use an OLL algorithm (F R U R' U' F' or F U R U' R' F') to solve them? Try one of these algorithms and see if it helps. You can check if an individual edge is flipped by rotating the top layer and seeing if it lines up with anything from the middle layer. 2. If your edges are correct, but simply in the wrong place, this can require more trial and error. Try restarting the top layer and prioritizing the process based on an incorrect edge. For example, if the rectangular edge piece is wrong, focus on solving that particular piece in relation to the top layer center and ignore all other pieces until it's solved. Then you can go about solving the rest of the edges and corners. You should also double check that none of the top layer pieces have snuck into the other layers. Sometimes the trapezoid edge can be in the wrong place. Best of luck!

[@s_q.c7]

What's the edge algorithm? 😫

[@Skellygboy]

I keep messing up on the last algorithm

[@anithavel2228]

2 corners alone not matching in last layer ....2 are correctly oriented 2 altered....Is this a parity or what...Say me the formula to do it

[@lexivine8040]

First, I'd double check how your two corners are incorrect. Are they just needing to be rotated using the final algorithm, or are they completely in the wrong location? Unfortunately I don't know an exact algorithm to get you out of the latter situation, however you may be able to solve your cube by focusing on one of the incorrect corners. Prioritize your new corner by making sure it's both rotated and in the right spot by going through the two algorithms, and hopefully you won't have that two-corner parity. Good luck :)

[@The-red-spy5437]

I like buying rubiks cubes i will never solve

[@hyunjaekim1289]

"You have to use 3x3 beginner method" I didn't learn 3x3 beginner method I've been always using the cfop method.. :/

[@fatman9468]

16:07

[@mrmonkeyyy9378]

It did not

[@aspectra1418]

This is just nonsense. Still isn’t solved what the heck😑

[@milowvandenbroucke]

so bad

[@hyunjaekim1289]

Why u bully me