Quick answer
Work the orange and red upper-left branch before approaching the center. Release the outer right rings and bring the blue central chain into a simpler vertical arrangement.
- Level
- Level 11
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Blue central rings with short outer branches. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
Video by Rock Gaming Channel on YouTubeWatch on YouTube
YouTube loads only when you press play. You can also open the video on YouTube.
Step-by-step
Work the orange and red upper-left branch before approaching the center. Find the actual gap on this piece before turning it. Follow its contact with the neighboring link, rather than assuming the colored outlines form one object. Make a small controlled rotation and check whether the connection has released before selecting another part.
Release the outer right rings and bring the blue central chain into a simpler vertical arrangement. Reassess the structure after each release: a piece that looked trapped at the start may now have only one neighbor. Use the empty area to see the next contact clearly. Follow the branch described here instead of jumping to a similar color elsewhere.
Finish the lower orange and green branches beneath the final blue circle. Watch the final connection as well as the open ends. A nearly empty board can still contain a linked pair, so keep aligning the gap with the remaining contact. Stop repeating a turn that changes nothing and inspect which neighboring piece still holds the chain.
Tips
- Work the orange and red upper-left branch before approaching the center.
- Release the outer right rings and bring the blue central chain into a simpler vertical arrangement.
- Finish the lower orange and green branches beneath the final blue circle.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- A ring above the center may still hold a lower branch through a second connector.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 11: Blue central rings with short outer branches?
Work the orange and red upper-left branch before approaching the center. Match this branch by its position and shape before moving. If your starting arrangement differs, compare the video with your board rather than forcing the same sequence.
What is the key transition in level 11?
Release the outer right rings and bring the blue central chain into a simpler vertical arrangement. Keep watching the contact points as the structure shrinks. The next release depends on what remains linked, so recheck the gap after a neighboring piece disappears.
What can block the finish in this layout?
A ring above the center may still hold a lower branch through a second connector. For the finish: Finish the lower orange and green branches beneath the final blue circle. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.