Mastermorphics Tutorial Notes

Introduction

• Tutorial for kids on how to solve a Mastermorphics puzzle.
• Mastermorphics is a shape-modified 3x3 cube similar to a Rubik's Cube.

Structure of Mastermorphics

• Shape: Looks like a pyramid but is a 3x3 cube.
• Layers: Similar to Rubik's Cube -
  • Horizontal Layers: Top, Middle, Bottom.
  • Vertical Layers: Right, Middle, Left.
• Components:
  • Centers: Rubik's Cube Center, Mastermorphics Center.
  • Edges: Top Edge, Bottom Edge, Left Edge, Right Edge.
  • Corners: Flat corners (1 color) and corners with 3 colors.

Steps to Solve Mastermorphics

Step 1: Solve the Cross of the First Layer

• Locate the yellow-blue center piece and solve the yellow edge.
  • Move the right side down, turn the front side clockwise, and then turn the bottom left.
• Continue solving the remaining yellow edges.

Step 2: Solve the Corners of the First Layer

• Flat Blue Corner:
  • Hold the cube with the first layer at the bottom.
  • Use the right-hand algorithm to place the corner correctly.
• Yellow-Blue Corner:
  • Rotate cube and apply right-hand algorithm until solved.

Step 3: Check Middle Layer Centers

• Centers should have yellow on the yellow side.
• Rotate bottom layers to check and correct centers.
• Solve the edges of the middle layer if necessary.

Step 4: Prepare Edges for Last Cross

• Ensure that all edges are correctly positioned.
• Use the algorithm from Step 5 to position edges.
• The left edge does not change positions; maintain orientation.

Step 5: Solve the Last Cross

• Place the centers correctly.
• Use algorithms to ensure edges are positioned correctly before finalizing.

Step 6: Corner Placement

• Get one corner correct using the algorithm.
• Continue applying algorithms until all corners are correctly positioned.

Step 7: Corner Flipping Algorithm

• Hold the cube with the last layer in front.
• Apply the "dislike" algorithm for any corners that need flipping.
• Rotate the front side and repeat for any other corners that are incorrect.

Final Steps

• In case of the puzzle breaking after solving corners, return the front side and apply the algorithm until solved.

Conclusion

• Finished solving the Mastermorphics puzzle!
• Thank you for participating in the tutorial!