Quick answer
Open the upper-left red and green branch. Release the central slanted blue link before reducing the lower right orange frame.
- Level
- Level 217
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Slanted center link between red upper and lower curves. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Open the upper-left red and green branch. 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 blue link before reducing the lower right orange frame. 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 lower blue acorn ring and remaining red-orange chain. 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 upper-left red and green branch.
- Release the central slanted blue link before reducing the lower right orange frame.
- Finish the lower blue acorn ring and remaining red-orange chain.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The diagonal link can remain attached to the upper blue ring after its lower neighbor clears.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 217: Slanted center link between red upper and lower curves?
Open the upper-left red and green branch. 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 217?
Release the central slanted blue link before reducing the lower right orange frame. 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 diagonal link can remain attached to the upper blue ring after its lower neighbor clears. For the finish: Finish the lower blue acorn ring and remaining red-orange chain. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.