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Rotate Rings
Rotate Rings Level 1 walkthrough
The game has different level schedules, so the board for the same level number may differ. Choose the thumbnail that matches your game.
Ring numbers
2 rings, 1 blocking pin
12
Default A · Numbers identify the rings on the diagram; they do not specify an operation order.
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Board · A / B / C / D / E / F / G
2 rings, 1 blocking pin
Ring numbers
12
Numbers identify the rings on the diagram; they do not specify an operation order.
Diagram legend
Numbers identify individual rings; S labels bars, C labels clamps, and B marks a bomb. Match the colored rings, pins, slide bars and clamps to your board.
Rings: 2 · Blocking pins: 1 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 0 · Clamps: 0 · Bombs: 0
Step-by-step walkthrough
The opening board has a previously reviewed move sequence. Automatic ring departure was confirmed; the full gameplay sequence has not been recorded.
Rotate the orange Ring 2 on the right clockwise by half a turn. Its gap should face left, toward the gray connecting pin on the blue ring.
When the gap clears the connecting pin, the rings are released and fly away automatically. Wait for the board to clear; no dragging is needed.
Read this board before making a move
- Ring
- An open ring can rotate. Align its opening with the connecting pin to release that connection. Rings fly away automatically once their connections and constraints are released.
- Blocking pin
- A fixed pin sitting on a ring's edge. It holds another ring in place, so its gap has to face this pin.Read the mechanism guide →
Ring positions and connections
Positions refer to the diagram. Connections describe what to inspect, not an additional removal order.
| Ring | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle left | Open |
| 2 | Middle right | Open |
- Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · H
2 rings, 1 blocking pin
Ring numbers
12
Numbers identify the rings on the diagram; they do not specify an operation order.
Diagram legend
Numbers identify individual rings; S labels bars, C labels clamps, and B marks a bomb. Match the colored rings, pins, slide bars and clamps to your board.
Rings: 2 · Blocking pins: 1 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 0 · Clamps: 0 · Bombs: 0
Step-by-step walkthrough
Candidate walkthrough; gameplay confirmation is pending. Release after each move and wait for the expected departures. Stop and report the first mismatch.
Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 165°. Target opening direction: 195° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1, Ring 2. Expected remainder: 0 rings, 0 bars.
Read this board before making a move
- Ring
- An open ring can rotate. Align its opening with the connecting pin to release that connection. Rings fly away automatically once their connections and constraints are released.
- Blocking pin
- A fixed pin sitting on a ring's edge. It holds another ring in place, so its gap has to face this pin.Read the mechanism guide →
Ring positions and connections
Positions refer to the diagram. Connections describe what to inspect, not an additional removal order.
| Ring | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle left | Open |
| 2 | Middle right | Open |
- Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · I
9 rings, 10 blocking pins, 12 slide bars, 9 clamps
Ring numbers
123456789
Numbers identify the rings on the diagram; they do not specify an operation order.
Diagram legend
Numbers identify individual rings; S labels bars, C labels clamps, and B marks a bomb. Match the colored rings, pins, slide bars and clamps to your board.
Rings: 9 · Blocking pins: 10 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 12 · Clamps: 9 · Bombs: 0
Step-by-step walkthrough
The complete route is still being worked out. Only the opening moves below passed the current checks; they do not establish a full solution. This candidate assumes a clamp opens when its paired bar leaves; confirm this behavior in the game.
Rotate Ring 8 counterclockwise about 114°. Target opening direction: 104° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 12 bars.
Move S10 up along its track about 6.29 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S10. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 11 bars.
Move S12 down along its track about 4.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S12. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 10 bars.
Move S3 down along its track about 4.14 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S3. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 9 bars.
Move S5 down along its track about 0.14 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 9 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 29°. Target opening direction: 119° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 9 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 96°. Target opening direction: 215° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 9 bars.
Rotate Ring 1 counterclockwise about 26°. Target opening direction: 181° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 9 bars.
Move S6 right along its track about 8.71 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S6. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 8 bars.
Move S9 up along its track about 12.14 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S9. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 7 bars.
Read this board before making a move
- Ring
- An open ring can rotate. Align its opening with the connecting pin to release that connection. Rings fly away automatically once their connections and constraints are released.
- Blocking pin
- A fixed pin sitting on a ring's edge. It holds another ring in place, so its gap has to face this pin.Read the mechanism guide →
- Latch
- Holds a ring in place. A stick locks it, so release the stick first and then turn the matching ring.Read the mechanism guide →
- Stick
- Slide bar. Move it sideways to release the latch it is tied to.Read the mechanism guide →
- Closed ring
- A closed ring has no opening. Release its blocking connections using the surrounding objects; the ring flies away automatically when it is free.Read the mechanism guide →
Ring positions and connections
Positions refer to the diagram. Connections describe what to inspect, not an additional removal order.
| Ring | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper left | Open |
| 2 | Upper left | Open |
| 3 | Lower left | Open |
| 4 | Center | Open |
| 5 | Center | Open |
| 6 | Center | Open |
| 7 | Upper center | Closed |
| 8 | Center | Open |
| 9 | Lower right | Open |
- Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · J
9 rings, 10 blocking pins, 12 slide bars, 9 clamps
Ring numbers
123456789
Numbers identify the rings on the diagram; they do not specify an operation order.
Diagram legend
Numbers identify individual rings; S labels bars, C labels clamps, and B marks a bomb. Match the colored rings, pins, slide bars and clamps to your board.
Rings: 9 · Blocking pins: 10 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 12 · Clamps: 9 · Bombs: 0
Step-by-step walkthrough
The complete route is still being worked out. Only the opening moves below passed the current checks; they do not establish a full solution. This candidate assumes a clamp opens when its paired bar leaves; confirm this behavior in the game.
Rotate Ring 8 counterclockwise about 129°. Target opening direction: 119° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 12 bars.
Move S10 up along its track about 6.43 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S10. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 11 bars.
Move S12 down along its track about 4.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S12. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 10 bars.
Move S3 down along its track about 4.14 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S3. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 9 bars.
Move S5 down along its track about 0.14 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 9 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 29°. Target opening direction: 119° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 9 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 111°. Target opening direction: 230° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 9 bars.
Rotate Ring 1 counterclockwise about 26°. Target opening direction: 181° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 9 bars.
Move S6 right along its track about 8.86 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S6. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 8 bars.
Move S9 up along its track about 12.14 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S9. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 7 bars.
Read this board before making a move
- Ring
- An open ring can rotate. Align its opening with the connecting pin to release that connection. Rings fly away automatically once their connections and constraints are released.
- Blocking pin
- A fixed pin sitting on a ring's edge. It holds another ring in place, so its gap has to face this pin.Read the mechanism guide →
- Latch
- Holds a ring in place. A stick locks it, so release the stick first and then turn the matching ring.Read the mechanism guide →
- Stick
- Slide bar. Move it sideways to release the latch it is tied to.Read the mechanism guide →
- Closed ring
- A closed ring has no opening. Release its blocking connections using the surrounding objects; the ring flies away automatically when it is free.Read the mechanism guide →
Ring positions and connections
Positions refer to the diagram. Connections describe what to inspect, not an additional removal order.
| Ring | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper left | Open |
| 2 | Upper left | Open |
| 3 | Lower left | Open |
| 4 | Center | Open |
| 5 | Center | Open |
| 6 | Center | Open |
| 7 | Upper center | Closed |
| 8 | Center | Open |
| 9 | Lower right | Open |
- Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
Frequently asked questions
Which board should I use for level 1?
This page has 4 distinct boards. The default A board has 2 rings and 1 blocking pins. Compare these features and the thumbnails before following its steps.
What do the numbers on the diagram mean?
They identify individual rings, not the operation order. A written step can also describe a bar or latch, so the step number is not always the ring number. Match the ring number named in the instruction with the diagram.
What should I check when I am stuck on level 1?
Check whether the ring is open or closed, whether a stop pin limits rotation and whether a latch is still locked by a bar. Repeated rotation does not remove a fixed obstruction. Compare the neighboring connections, then return to the step for the matching ring number.
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