Quick answer
Release the outer square sides before clearing the small chain inside the large blue circle. Untangle the red and orange center links while leaving the circle opening accessible.
- Level
- Level 397
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Large circle inside a square frame. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Release the outer square sides before clearing the small chain inside the large blue circle. 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.
Untangle the red and orange center links while leaving the circle opening 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.
Remove the large circle, then finish the short green, purple and cyan outer 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
- Release the outer square sides before clearing the small chain inside the large blue circle.
- Untangle the red and orange center links while leaving the circle opening accessible.
- Remove the large circle, then finish the short green, purple and cyan outer bends.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The large blue circle can remain after most of the frame is gone; check its remaining contacts separately.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 397: Large circle inside a square frame?
Release the outer square sides before clearing the small chain inside the large blue circle. 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 397?
Untangle the red and orange center links while leaving the circle opening 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 large blue circle can remain after most of the frame is gone; check its remaining contacts separately. For the finish: Remove the large circle, then finish the short green, purple and cyan outer bends. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.