Quick answer
Clear the upper-right and outer left curves. Open the middle orange-blue row before reducing the lower-left lattice.
- Level
- Level 173
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Tall ring grid split into two groups. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Clear the upper-right and outer 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.
Open the middle orange-blue row before reducing the lower-left lattice. 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 remaining lower green and purple branch. 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
- Clear the upper-right and outer left curves.
- Open the middle orange-blue row before reducing the lower-left lattice.
- Finish the remaining lower green and purple branch.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- A narrow middle ring can keep the two larger groups connected after their outside rows clear.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 173: Tall ring grid split into two groups?
Clear the upper-right and outer 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 173?
Open the middle orange-blue row before reducing the lower-left lattice. 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 narrow middle ring can keep the two larger groups connected after their outside rows clear. For the finish: Finish the remaining lower green and purple branch. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.