Quick answer
Release the small upper purple-red branch and left outer curves. Clear the lower blue and green links before approaching the orange inner circle.
- Level
- Level 117
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Large cyan arc around an orange acorn chain. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Release the small upper purple-red branch and left outer curves. 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.
Clear the lower blue and green links before approaching the orange inner circle. 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 large cyan outer arc and remaining upper orange loop. 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
- Release the small upper purple-red branch and left outer curves.
- Clear the lower blue and green links before approaching the orange inner circle.
- Finish the large cyan outer arc and remaining upper orange loop.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The large outer arc is still connected through the short inner branches.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 117: Large cyan arc around an orange acorn chain?
Release the small upper purple-red branch and left outer curves. 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 117?
Clear the lower blue and green links before approaching the orange inner circle. 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?
The large outer arc is still connected through the short inner branches. For the finish: Finish the large cyan outer arc and remaining upper orange loop. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.