Quick answer
Clear the outer lower-left and upper-left branches. Release the middle horizontal bars before reducing the right red-purple ring column.
- Level
- Level 362
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Mixed ring web divided by horizontal sleeve links. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Clear the outer lower-left and upper-left branches. 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 middle horizontal bars before reducing the right red-purple ring column. 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-green group and remaining upper orange-red 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
- Clear the outer lower-left and upper-left branches.
- Release the middle horizontal bars before reducing the right red-purple ring column.
- Finish the lower blue-green group and remaining upper orange-red chain.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The horizontal links connect groups on both sides even when their near ends look free.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 362: Mixed ring web divided by horizontal sleeve links?
Clear the outer lower-left and upper-left branches. 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 362?
Release the middle horizontal bars before reducing the right red-purple ring column. 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 horizontal links connect groups on both sides even when their near ends look free. For the finish: Finish the lower blue-green group and remaining upper orange-red chain. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.