a three dimensional toy puzzle of the type wherein the pieces of the puzzle which are formed in layers can be slidably moved about the surface of an inner fastening means . the puzzle has an outer configuration of a crystal with each layer or face thereof having a particular color or indicia to indicate the positioning of each piece contained therein . another embodiment discloses a puzzle in the shape of a 5 by 5 cube positioned about the inner fastening means with each face of the cube having a particular indicia or other identifying characteristic , and each layer of the puzzle capable of rotation about x , y and z axis thereof .