Quick answer
Release the outer upper-left and lower-right curves. Reduce the right green and cyan branches before returning to the central orange circle.
- Level
- Level 166
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Wide ring grid around an orange acorn loop. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Release the outer upper-left and lower-right 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.
Reduce the right green and cyan branches before returning to the central orange 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 small purple-orange pair and remaining short blue curve. 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 outer upper-left and lower-right curves.
- Reduce the right green and cyan branches before returning to the central orange circle.
- Finish the small purple-orange pair and remaining short blue curve.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The central acorn loop can remain attached on several sides even when its gap is visible.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 166: Wide ring grid around an orange acorn loop?
Release the outer upper-left and lower-right 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 166?
Reduce the right green and cyan branches before returning to the central orange 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 central acorn loop can remain attached on several sides even when its gap is visible. For the finish: Finish the small purple-orange pair and remaining short blue curve. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.