Quick answer
Start with the exposed upper and left branches around the purple hub. Reduce the lower red and blue branches while leaving the central purple ring for later.
- Level
- Level 5
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Purple hub surrounded by open rings. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Start with the exposed upper and left branches around the purple hub. 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.
Reduce the lower red and blue branches while leaving the central purple ring for later. 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.
Release the remaining purple hub and right-hand green neighbor. 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 the exposed upper and left branches around the purple hub.
- Reduce the lower red and blue branches while leaving the central purple ring for later.
- Release the remaining purple hub and right-hand green neighbor.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The central ring has several attachments and is not a useful first target.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 5: Purple hub surrounded by open rings?
Start with the exposed upper and left branches around the purple hub. 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 5?
Reduce the lower red and blue branches while leaving the central purple ring for later. 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 ring has several attachments and is not a useful first target. For the finish: Release the remaining purple hub and right-hand green neighbor. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.