Virtual Rubik's Cube: turn it, scramble it, try it.

How to use it

• Drag the cube to rotate your view. Switch to Flat net to see all six faces at once.
• Turn a face with the buttons, or press R, L, U, D, F, B. Hold Shift for an anticlockwise turn, and press Backspace to undo.
• Type moves such as R U R' U' and press “Do it”.
• Scramble mixes the cube. Reverse all moves plays the scramble and everything you did backwards, so the cube ends up solved. It is not a real solver, but it is a handy way to rewind a mistake or to see a solution played out.

Ways to use it for learning

Try the “sexy move” (R U R' U') six times and watch the cube return to solved. Try the 2×2 first if you are new: it has no centres or edges and is a gentle introduction. To learn the symbols, read the notation guide, and for a full method follow our step-by-step guide to solving a Rubik's Cube.

Prefer a teacher? Our Rubik's Cube, speedcubing and Pyraminx classes take learners from a first solve to smoother, faster turning.