Quick answer
Work the exposed outer curved pieces around the lower half first. Follow the released links upward through the left and central branches.
- Level
- Level 9
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Objective
- Separate all linked pieces in this layout: Open lattice between two closed-looking upper circles. Align each opening with its connection, then clear the remaining branches.
Video walkthrough
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Step-by-step
Work the exposed outer curved pieces around the lower half first. 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.
Follow the released links upward through the left and central branches. 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 upper-right circle and the small green chain beneath it. 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
- Work the exposed outer curved pieces around the lower half first.
- Follow the released links upward through the left and central branches.
- Finish the purple upper-right circle and the small green chain beneath it.
- After every release, check which pieces are still connected; color alone does not determine the move order.
Common mistakes
- The two upper circles are separate anchors; clearing one side does not free both automatically.
- Repeating the same rotation without checking the opening and the remaining contact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start Rotate Rings level 9: Open lattice between two closed-looking upper circles?
Work the exposed outer curved pieces around the lower half first. 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 9?
Follow the released links upward through the left and central branches. 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 two upper circles are separate anchors; clearing one side does not free both automatically. For the finish: Finish the purple upper-right circle and the small green chain beneath it. Move one remaining piece at a time and wait for its release before deciding whether another contact still needs attention.