Quick answer
Release the small green upper-right curve and begin opening the bottom edge. Clear the left upper chain, then work through the orange lower-right branch around the marked links.
- Level
- Level 398
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Tall ring grid with three marked links. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Release the small green upper-right curve and begin opening the bottom edge. 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 upper chain, then work through the orange lower-right branch around the marked links. 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 blue and green center curves and the final small orange loop. 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 small green upper-right curve and begin opening the bottom edge.
- Clear the left upper chain, then work through the orange lower-right branch around the marked links.
- Finish the blue and green center curves and the final small orange loop.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- Similar blue-centered links sit at different heights; identify the current blocker by position.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 398: Tall ring grid with three marked links?
Release the small green upper-right curve and begin opening the bottom edge. 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 398?
Clear the left upper chain, then work through the orange lower-right branch around the marked links. 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?
Similar blue-centered links sit at different heights; identify the current blocker by position. For the finish: Finish the blue and green center curves and the final small orange loop. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.