Quick answer
Free the outer circular outline before reducing the bars below it. Clear the left lower branches while separating the orange and green small-ring chain inside the former circle.
- Level
- Level 389
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Large round outline over a rectangular lower grid. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Free the outer circular outline before reducing the bars below it. 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 left lower branches while separating the orange and green small-ring chain inside the former circle. 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 purple lower loop and the last green and blue right-hand bends. 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
- Free the outer circular outline before reducing the bars below it.
- Clear the left lower branches while separating the orange and green small-ring chain inside the former circle.
- Finish the purple lower loop and the last green and blue right-hand bends.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The large circle and small inner rings need separate releases; one does not carry the other away.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 389: Large round outline over a rectangular lower grid?
Free the outer circular outline before reducing the bars below it. 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 389?
Clear the left lower branches while separating the orange and green small-ring chain inside the former circle. 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 large circle and small inner rings need separate releases; one does not carry the other away. For the finish: Finish the purple lower loop and the last green and blue right-hand bends. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.