Lee 5-Sides Windmill Pyraminx

Lee 5-Sides Windmill Pyraminx

Lee 5-Sides Windmill Pyraminx is a puzzle from the Pyraminx family that changes shape as you solve it. It is not a speedcubing puzzle. People buy this model for their collection and for the joy of solving. If you know the classic Pyraminx, you will recognise the starting point, but after a few moves the puzzle loses its original shape and a completely different solve begins.

How is it different from a regular Pyraminx?

The word "Windmill" in puzzle names usually means that the cuts are shifted or rotated compared to the standard layout. The pieces are not symmetrical, and the puzzle clearly deforms as you turn it. That is why it belongs to the shape-shifting category. When solving, you need to consider not only the colours but also where each piece fits by shape, and that is what makes it most challenging. Methods known from the regular Pyraminx help only partially.

At 82.5 mm, it is noticeably larger than a typical speedcubing Pyraminx. It sits comfortably in your hand, and it is easier to keep track of individual pieces as the shape changes. It is available in the Black colour version.

Who is it for?

For those who have already mastered the classic Pyraminx and are looking for something less obvious, and for collectors of unusual puzzles. For a first Pyraminx, especially for a child, it is better to choose a standard model and come back to this one later. If you want to improve your times and count TPS, go for a magnetic speedcubing Pyraminx. This puzzle is made for calm, longer solving sessions.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lee
• Type: Pyraminx-type puzzle, shape-shifting (Windmill)
• Size: 82.5 mm
• Product dimensions: approx. 7.9 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm
• Colour version: Black