Quick answer
Work the red and purple upper links around the outside of the central ring. Clear the outer right and lower branches before approaching the angled link crossing the center.
- Level
- Level 18
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Orange central ring inside a circular frame. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Work the red and purple upper links around the outside of the central ring. 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 outer right and lower branches before approaching the angled link crossing the center. 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 orange center and the blue-green lower 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
- Work the red and purple upper links around the outside of the central ring.
- Clear the outer right and lower branches before approaching the angled link crossing the center.
- Finish the orange center and the blue-green lower pair.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The angled center link still has connections at both ends until the surrounding frame opens.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 18: Orange central ring inside a circular frame?
Work the red and purple upper links around the outside of the central ring. 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 18?
Clear the outer right and lower branches before approaching the angled link crossing the center. 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 angled center link still has connections at both ends until the surrounding frame opens. For the finish: Finish the orange center and the blue-green lower pair. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.