Online Skewb Solver & 3D Simulator
Match the colors on your Skewb and get a step-by-step solution, or try a scramble in the interactive 3D simulator.
How to Solve Your Skewb Online
To solve a physical Skewb, choose Enter Colors and copy the sticker colors from your puzzle. Setting the orientation correctly before you start will make the solution easier to follow.
- Find the white-green-red corner. Hold that corner at the top-front-right of your Skewb, with its white sticker facing up, green facing front, and red facing right. Keep this orientation while entering the colors. The center stickers may be different colors when the puzzle is scrambled.
- Enter all 30 sticker colors. Select a color from the palette, then click or tap the matching stickers on the 3D puzzle or the unfolded diagram. Each color must appear exactly five times. Tap a sticker again with the same color selected to clear it.
- Select “Solve This Skewb.” The solver checks your entry and calculates a solution. If a sticker is missing or the arrangement is invalid, review the colors and the starting orientation.
- Follow the moves at your own pace. Use the next and previous buttons to step through the solution, or press Play to watch it animate. Slow down playback and use the arrows on the puzzle to see which way to turn.
Before you turn: match your physical puzzle to the on-screen view. The Auto Rotate setting may change the viewing angle during playback, so pause and reorient your puzzle whenever needed.
A Skewb Solver You Can Follow Move by Move
- Enter your own scramble: paint the 3D stickers or use the unfolded color diagram to match the Skewb in your hands.
- See every turn: animated 120° moves and directional arrows help you follow the solution.
- Control the pace: adjust the speed, pause playback, go back a move, or jump to a specific step.
- Choose your view: drag the background to rotate the view, or use the face and axis buttons to inspect the puzzle from another angle.
- Keep a copy: download an illustrated PDF solution guide or save the puzzle state as a JSON file to load later.
- Practice in your browser: use Free Play to turn, scramble, reset, and solve a virtual Skewb. No installation is needed.
Understanding the Skewb Moves
A Skewb turns around its corners. Every move shown by this solver is a 120° turn. The move buttons use R, U, L, and B; a prime mark, such as R′, means the reverse direction of R.
In this simulator, the move labels refer to the corner axes below. Clockwise and counterclockwise are described as viewed from the turning corner, looking toward the center of the puzzle.
| Move | Turning corner | Turn angle |
|---|---|---|
| R / R′ | Bottom-back-right | 120° |
| U / U′ | Top-back-left | 120° |
| L / L′ | Bottom-front-left | 120° |
| B / B′ | Bottom-back-left | 120° |
Skewb notation can vary between tutorials. When following this solver, use its on-screen arrows and axis views to identify each turn.
The face-view buttons use U for up, D for down, F for front, B for back, L for left, and R for right. These buttons change your viewing angle.
Having Trouble Entering Your Skewb Colors?
If the solver cannot accept your puzzle, check these details before entering the colors again:
- Check the reference corner. The white-green-red corner must be at the top-front-right, with white up, green front, and red right.
- Copy the centers as they are. A scrambled Skewb can have different-colored centers in the top, front, and right positions. Enter their actual colors.
- Check the color counts. There are 30 stickers in total: five each of white, yellow, red, orange, green, and blue.
- Look for a swapped or missed sticker. Correct color counts alone do not guarantee a valid arrangement. Compare each face with your physical puzzle.
- Consider whether the puzzle has been taken apart. A reassembled or modified Skewb may contain an arrangement that cannot be solved using legal turns.
Skewb Solver FAQ
Can I use this solver for the Skewb I have at home?
Yes. Choose Enter Colors and copy the stickers from your physical puzzle. This solver uses the standard six-color scheme: white, yellow, red, orange, green, and blue. Start with the white-green-red corner at the top-front-right, with white up, green front, and red right.
How many stickers does a Skewb have?
A standard Skewb has 30 stickers across six faces. Each face has one center sticker and four corner stickers. Each of the six colors appears five times.
Do I need to know Skewb algorithms to use it?
No. Enter your colors and follow the animated solution one move at a time. The directional arrows show the turns, and you can replay a move or reduce the playback speed whenever you need to.
Why are my colors rejected if each color appears five times?
The color counts are only one part of the check. The stickers must also form valid pieces in a reachable arrangement. Check the reference corner, compare every sticker with your puzzle, and make sure you entered the scrambled centers as they actually appear.
What is the difference between Free Play and Enter Colors?
Free Play lets you turn and scramble a virtual Skewb. Enter Colors lets you copy a physical puzzle into the solver by painting its stickers.
Can I save my Skewb solution?
Yes. In the solution view, export an illustrated PDF guide or save a JSON file containing the puzzle state and solution. Use Load to reopen a saved JSON file later.
Can I use the Skewb solver on my phone?
Yes. You can enter colors, change the 3D view, and follow the solution using touch controls. The unfolded diagram provides another way to select stickers on a smaller screen.
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