Quick answer
Start with exposed lower and right-hand curves around the central ring. Follow the outer branches toward the upper-left area as the blue center becomes more accessible.
- Level
- Level 26
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Dense ring grid around a blue central circle. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Start with exposed lower and right-hand curves around 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.
Follow the outer branches toward the upper-left area as the blue center becomes more accessible. 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 purple-and-green upper branch and the final blue circle. 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
- Start with exposed lower and right-hand curves around the central ring.
- Follow the outer branches toward the upper-left area as the blue center becomes more accessible.
- Finish the short purple-and-green upper branch and the final blue circle.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The central blue ring is connected on several sides, so a visible gap does not make it free yet.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 26: Dense ring grid around a blue central circle?
Start with exposed lower and right-hand curves around 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 26?
Follow the outer branches toward the upper-left area as the blue center becomes more accessible. 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 blue ring is connected on several sides, so a visible gap does not make it free yet. For the finish: Finish the short purple-and-green upper branch and the final blue circle. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.