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Rotate Rings

Rotate Rings Level 9 walkthrough

Board diagram

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Ring numbers

12 rings, 9 blocking pins

123456789101112

Default A · Numbers identify the rings on the diagram; they do not specify an operation order.

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Board · A / B

Level 9 · Schedules A, B · Board diagram
Board diagram

12 rings, 9 blocking pins

Ring numbers

123456789101112

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: 12 · Blocking pins: 9 · Stop pins: 2 · 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.

  1. Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 75°. Target opening direction: 342° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 0 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 7 clockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 20° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 12, Ring 7. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 0 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 1 clockwise about 120°. Target opening direction: 72° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 0 bars.

  4. Rotate Ring 5 clockwise about 92°. Target opening direction: 18° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 5. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 0 bars.

  5. Rotate Ring 10 clockwise about 82°. Target opening direction: 308° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 10, Ring 11. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 0 bars.

  6. Rotate Ring 1 clockwise about 57°. Target opening direction: 15° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 5 rings, 0 bars.

  7. Rotate Ring 6 clockwise about 93°. Target opening direction: 271° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 6. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 0 bars.

  8. Rotate Ring 3 counterclockwise about 93°. Target opening direction: 242° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 3, Ring 4. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.

  9. Rotate Ring 9 clockwise about 150°. Target opening direction: 300° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8, Ring 9. Expected remainder: 0 rings, 0 bars.

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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 →
Stop pin
Limits how far a ring can turn, so only part of the ring is reachable.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.

RingPositionType
1Middle leftOpen
2Upper leftOpen
3CenterOpen
4Lower centerClosed
5Upper centerOpen
6CenterOpen
7Upper centerOpen
8Lower centerClosed
9CenterOpen
10CenterOpen
11CenterOpen
12Upper rightClosed
  • Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 4 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · C / D / F / G

Level 9 · Schedules C, D, F, G · Board diagram
Board diagram

7 rings, 5 blocking pins, 4 slide bars, 4 clamps

Ring numbers

1234567

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: 7 · Blocking pins: 5 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 4 · Clamps: 4 · 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.

  1. Rotate Ring 7 counterclockwise about 150°. Target opening direction: 125° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 4. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 4 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 7 counterclockwise about 80°. Target opening direction: 205° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 7. Expected remainder: 5 rings, 4 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 155°. Target opening direction: 110° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 4 bars.

  4. Move S2 left along its track about 3.43 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S2. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 3 bars.

  5. Move S1 right along its track about 5.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S1. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 2 bars.

  6. Move S3 left along its track about 6.43 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S3. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 1 bars.

  7. Move S4 right along its track about 6.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S4. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 0 bars.

  8. Rotate Ring 6 clockwise about 35°. Target opening direction: 145° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 0 bars.

  9. Rotate Ring 5 clockwise about 6°. Target opening direction: 149° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 5, Ring 6. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.

  10. Rotate Ring 3 counterclockwise about 26°. Target opening direction: 56° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.

  11. Rotate Ring 1 counterclockwise about 18°. Target opening direction: 53° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1, Ring 3. Expected remainder: 0 rings, 0 bars.

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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 →
Ring positions and connections

Positions refer to the diagram. Connections describe what to inspect, not an additional removal order.

RingPositionType
1Upper leftOpen
2Lower leftOpen
3CenterOpen
4Upper centerOpen
5CenterOpen
6Lower centerOpen
7Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 4 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · E

Level 9 · Schedules E · Board diagram
Board diagram

9 rings, 7 blocking pins

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: 7 · Stop pins: 1 · 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.

  1. Rotate Ring 4 clockwise about 85°. Target opening direction: 325° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 5. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 0 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 4 clockwise about 125°. Target opening direction: 200° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 4. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 0 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 110°. Target opening direction: 125° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 0 bars.

  4. Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 147°. Target opening direction: 338° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 5 rings, 0 bars.

  5. Rotate Ring 6 counterclockwise about 90°. Target opening direction: 140° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 3, Ring 6. Expected remainder: 3 rings, 0 bars.

  6. Rotate Ring 7 clockwise about 85°. Target opening direction: 120° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.

  7. Rotate Ring 7 clockwise about 150°. Target opening direction: 330° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 7, Ring 9. Expected remainder: 0 rings, 0 bars.

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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 →
Stop pin
Limits how far a ring can turn, so only part of the ring is reachable.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.

RingPositionType
1Upper leftClosed
2Middle leftOpen
3Lower centerOpen
4CenterOpen
5CenterOpen
6Lower centerOpen
7Middle rightOpen
8Upper rightClosed
9Lower rightOpen
  • Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 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 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · H

Level 9 · Schedules H · Board diagram
Board diagram

7 rings, 5 blocking pins, 4 slide bars, 4 clamps

Ring numbers

1234567

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: 7 · Blocking pins: 5 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 4 · Clamps: 4 · 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. This candidate assumes a clamp opens when its paired bar leaves; confirm this behavior in the game.

  1. Rotate Ring 7 counterclockwise about 165°. Target opening direction: 140° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 4. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 4 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 7 counterclockwise about 80°. Target opening direction: 220° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 7. Expected remainder: 5 rings, 4 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 170°. Target opening direction: 95° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 4 bars.

  4. Move S2 left along its track about 3.43 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S2. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 3 bars.

  5. Move S1 right along its track about 5.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S1. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 2 bars.

  6. Move S3 left along its track about 6.43 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S3. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 1 bars.

  7. Rotate Ring 6 clockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 120° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 5, Ring 6. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 1 bars.

  8. Move S4 right along its track about 6.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S4. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.

  9. Rotate Ring 3 counterclockwise about 70°. Target opening direction: 100° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1, Ring 3. Expected remainder: 0 rings, 0 bars.

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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 →
Ring positions and connections

Positions refer to the diagram. Connections describe what to inspect, not an additional removal order.

RingPositionType
1Upper leftOpen
2Lower leftOpen
3CenterOpen
4Upper centerOpen
5CenterOpen
6Lower centerOpen
7Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 4 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · I

Level 9 · Schedules I · Board diagram
Board diagram

12 rings, 14 blocking pins, 6 slide bars, 6 clamps, 1 timed bomb

Ring numbers

123456789101112

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: 12 · Blocking pins: 14 · Stop pins: 2 · Slide bars: 6 · Clamps: 6 · Bombs: 1

Ring connections and board notes

The complete route is still being worked out. Only the opening moves below passed the current checks; they do not establish a full solution. Bombs are shown at their saved positions; their effects and timers are not included in this candidate. This candidate assumes a clamp opens when its paired bar leaves; confirm this behavior in the game.

  1. 6 slide bars are shown. Match their tracks and connected clamps on the diagram.

  2. 6 clamps are shown. Locate each clamp and its linked slide bar before moving either object.

  3. Clear the 1 timed bomb first.

  4. Ring 1 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  5. Ring 2 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  6. Ring 3 is open. A pin carried by Ring 7 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 3 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 1 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 3 provides a release point for that connection.

  7. Ring 4 is open. A pin carried by Ring 9 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 4 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 6 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 4 provides a release point for that connection.

  8. Ring 5 is open. A pin carried by Ring 10 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 5 provides a release point for that connection.

  9. Ring 6 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  10. Ring 7 is open. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 3; the pin moves with its owner ring. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 11; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  11. Ring 8 is open. A pin carried by Ring 12 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 8 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 6 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 8 provides a release point for that connection.

  12. Ring 9 is open. A pin carried by Ring 6 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 9 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 12; the pin moves with its owner ring. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 4; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  13. Ring 10 is open. A pin carried by Ring 11 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 10 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 5; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  14. Ring 11 is open. A pin carried by Ring 7 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 11 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 10; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  15. Ring 12 is open. A pin carried by Ring 9 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 12 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 8; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  16. Rings fly away automatically once their connections and constraints are released. The diagram numbers identify rings; they are not an operation sequence.

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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 →
Stop pin
Limits how far a ring can turn, so only part of the ring is reachable.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 →
Bomb Ring
Carries a timed bomb and can clear other rings. Deal with it before the countdown ends.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.

RingPositionType
1Middle leftClosed
2Middle leftClosed
3Lower centerOpen
4Upper centerOpen
5Lower centerOpen
6CenterClosed
7CenterOpen
8CenterOpen
9Upper centerOpen
10Lower rightOpen
11Lower rightOpen
12Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · J

Level 9 · Schedules J · Board diagram
Board diagram

12 rings, 14 blocking pins, 6 slide bars, 6 clamps, 1 timed bomb

Ring numbers

123456789101112

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: 12 · Blocking pins: 14 · Stop pins: 2 · Slide bars: 6 · Clamps: 6 · Bombs: 1

Ring connections and board notes

The complete route is still being worked out. Only the opening moves below passed the current checks; they do not establish a full solution. Bombs are shown at their saved positions; their effects and timers are not included in this candidate. This candidate assumes a clamp opens when its paired bar leaves; confirm this behavior in the game.

  1. 6 slide bars are shown. Match their tracks and connected clamps on the diagram.

  2. 6 clamps are shown. Locate each clamp and its linked slide bar before moving either object.

  3. Clear the 1 timed bomb first.

  4. Ring 1 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  5. Ring 2 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  6. Ring 3 is open. A pin carried by Ring 7 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 3 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 1 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 3 provides a release point for that connection.

  7. Ring 4 is open. A pin carried by Ring 9 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 4 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 6 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 4 provides a release point for that connection.

  8. Ring 5 is open. A pin carried by Ring 10 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 5 provides a release point for that connection.

  9. Ring 6 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  10. Ring 7 is open. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 3; the pin moves with its owner ring. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 11; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  11. Ring 8 is open. A pin carried by Ring 12 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 8 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 6 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 8 provides a release point for that connection.

  12. Ring 9 is open. A pin carried by Ring 6 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 9 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 12; the pin moves with its owner ring. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 4; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  13. Ring 10 is open. A pin carried by Ring 11 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 10 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 5; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  14. Ring 11 is open. A pin carried by Ring 7 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 11 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 10; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  15. Ring 12 is open. A pin carried by Ring 9 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 12 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 8; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  16. Rings fly away automatically once their connections and constraints are released. The diagram numbers identify rings; they are not an operation sequence.

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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 →
Stop pin
Limits how far a ring can turn, so only part of the ring is reachable.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 →
Bomb Ring
Carries a timed bomb and can clear other rings. Deal with it before the countdown ends.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.

RingPositionType
1Middle leftClosed
2Middle leftClosed
3Lower centerOpen
4Upper centerOpen
5Lower centerOpen
6CenterClosed
7CenterOpen
8CenterOpen
9Upper centerOpen
10Lower rightOpen
11Lower rightOpen
12Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.

Frequently asked questions

Which board should I use for level 9?

This page has 6 distinct boards. The default A board has 12 rings and 9 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 9?

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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