Quick answer
Open the bottom cyan-green frame and long left curves. Release the central slanted links before reducing the upper-right orange and purple branch.
- Level
- Level 171
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Irregular ring lattice above two low sleeve bars. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Open the bottom cyan-green frame and long left 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.
Release the central slanted links before reducing the upper-right orange and purple branch. 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 short upper blue chain and remaining green-red pair. 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
- Open the bottom cyan-green frame and long left curves.
- Release the central slanted links before reducing the upper-right orange and purple branch.
- Finish the short upper blue chain and remaining green-red pair.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The long middle curve connects both upper and lower branches through different joints.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 171: Irregular ring lattice above two low sleeve bars?
Open the bottom cyan-green frame and long left 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 171?
Release the central slanted links before reducing the upper-right orange and purple branch. 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 long middle curve connects both upper and lower branches through different joints. For the finish: Finish the short upper blue chain and remaining green-red pair. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.