Rotate Rings Level 87 walkthrough
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Ring numbers
12 rings, 11 blocking pins, 9 slide bars, 9 clamps, 1 timed bomb
123456789101112
Default A · Numbers identify the rings on the diagram; they do not specify an operation order.
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Board · A

12 rings, 11 blocking pins, 9 slide bars, 9 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: 11 · Stop pins: 4 · Slide bars: 9 · Clamps: 9 · Bombs: 1
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. 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.
Rotate Ring 1 counterclockwise about 85°. Target opening direction: 285° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 4. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 9 bars.
Move S9 up along its track about 1.71 ring radii. Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 3. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 9 bars.
Rotate Ring 7 counterclockwise about 105°. Target opening direction: 295° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 7. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 9 bars.
Move S7 left along its track about 4.14 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S7. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 8 bars.
Rotate Ring 5 counterclockwise about 123°. Target opening direction: 303° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 5. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 8 bars.
Move S9 up along its track about 2.71 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S9. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 11 counterclockwise about 170°. Target opening direction: 115° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 8 counterclockwise about 20°. Target opening direction: 84° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 11, Ring 8. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 7 bars.
Move S1 down along its track about 6.71 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S1. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 6 bars.
Move S8 right along its track about 9.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S8. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 5 bars.
Rotate Ring 1 counterclockwise about 129°. Target opening direction: 54° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 5 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 3°. Target opening direction: 93° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1, Ring 2. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 5 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 →
- 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.
| Ring | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle left | Open |
| 2 | Upper left | Open |
| 3 | Upper center | Open |
| 4 | Center | Open |
| 5 | Lower center | Open |
| 6 | Upper center | Open |
| 7 | Upper center | Open |
| 8 | Lower center | Open |
| 9 | Center | Closed |
| 10 | Upper center | Closed |
| 11 | Lower right | Open |
| 12 | Upper right | Open |
- Ring 9 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 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 4 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 2 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 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · B

12 rings, 14 blocking pins, 13 slide bars, 12 clamps
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: 0 · Slide bars: 13 · Clamps: 12 · 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 10 clockwise about 55°. Target opening direction: 150° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 10. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 13 bars.
Move S13 right along its track about 4.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S13. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 12 bars.
Move S9 down along its track about 3.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S9. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 11 bars.
Move S10 down along its track about 4.14 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S10. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 11 clockwise about 150°. Target opening direction: 120° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 11. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 4 clockwise about 35°. Target opening direction: 235° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 4 clockwise about 61°. Target opening direction: 174° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 1°. Target opening direction: 271° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 5 clockwise about 36°. Target opening direction: 234° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 1 clockwise about 15°. Target opening direction: 75° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 10 bars.
Move S7 down along its track about 1.71 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 5 counterclockwise about 72°. Target opening direction: 306° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 15°. Target opening direction: 105° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 9. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 10 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 →
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 | Lower left | Open |
| 3 | Middle left | Open |
| 4 | Center | Open |
| 5 | Upper center | Open |
| 6 | Upper center | Open |
| 7 | Center | Open |
| 8 | Lower center | Open |
| 9 | Upper center | Open |
| 10 | Middle right | Open |
| 11 | Lower right | Open |
| 12 | Middle right | Open |
- Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 8 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 2 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 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · C

15 rings, 23 blocking pins, 7 slide bars, 2 clamps
Ring numbers
123456789101112131415
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: 15 · Blocking pins: 23 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 7 · Clamps: 2 · 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 1 clockwise about 150°. Target opening direction: 30° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 9 clockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 30° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 15 clockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 300° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 7 bars.
Move S1 right along its track about 0.43 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 30° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 13 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 | Middle left | Open |
| 2 | Middle left | Open |
| 3 | Lower center | Closed |
| 4 | Upper center | Closed |
| 5 | Upper center | Open |
| 6 | Center | Closed |
| 7 | Center | Open |
| 8 | Upper center | Open |
| 9 | Upper center | Open |
| 10 | Center | Open |
| 11 | Center | Open |
| 12 | Upper center | Open |
| 13 | Upper center | Open |
| 14 | Middle right | Closed |
| 15 | Middle right | Open |
- Ring 4 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 4 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 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 15. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 15. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 13 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 13 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · D

13 rings, 9 blocking pins
Ring numbers
12345678910111213
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: 13 · Blocking pins: 9 · Stop pins: 9 · 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 9 clockwise about 168°. Target opening direction: 57° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 9. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 4 counterclockwise about 168°. Target opening direction: 123° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 4. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 8 clockwise about 117°. Target opening direction: 333° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 3 clockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 30° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 3, Ring 11. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 7 counterclockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 240° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 7. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 10 clockwise about 41°. Target opening direction: 49° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 12 counterclockwise about 105°. Target opening direction: 150° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 12. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 10 clockwise about 45°. Target opening direction: 4° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 10, Ring 13. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 15°. Target opening direction: 150° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 5 counterclockwise about 86°. Target opening direction: 176° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1, Ring 5. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 120°. Target opening direction: 30° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2, Ring 6. 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 →
- 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.
| Ring | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower left | Open |
| 2 | Center | Open |
| 3 | Upper center | Open |
| 4 | Lower center | Open |
| 5 | Lower center | Open |
| 6 | Center | Closed |
| 7 | Center | Open |
| 8 | Upper center | Open |
| 9 | Lower center | Open |
| 10 | Lower center | Open |
| 11 | Upper center | Open |
| 12 | Center | Open |
| 13 | Lower right | Open |
- Ring 11 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 8. 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 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 13 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 13 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · E

10 rings, 11 blocking pins, 7 slide bars, 3 clamps, 1 timed bomb
Ring numbers
12345678910
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: 10 · Blocking pins: 11 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 7 · Clamps: 3 · Bombs: 1
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. 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.
Move S5 down along its track about 1.57 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 7 bars.
Move S5 down along its track about 4.43 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S5. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 6 bars.
Move S3 left along its track about 3.29 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 6 bars.
Move S3 left along its track about 3.14 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S3. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 5 bars.
Rotate Ring 3 clockwise about 29°. Target opening direction: 331° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 5 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 16°. Target opening direction: 344° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 3, Ring 2. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 5 bars.
Move S6 left along its track about 4.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S6. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 4 bars.
Move S7 up along its track about 3.29 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 4 bars.
Rotate Ring 10 counterclockwise about 105°. Target opening direction: 195° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 10, Ring 7. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 4 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 →
- 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.
| Ring | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper left | Closed |
| 2 | Lower center | Open |
| 3 | Center | Open |
| 4 | Center | Closed |
| 5 | Upper center | Open |
| 6 | Center | Open |
| 7 | Lower center | Open |
| 8 | Center | Open |
| 9 | Upper center | Open |
| 10 | Lower right | Open |
- Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 5 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 4 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 4 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 2 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 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · F / G

11 rings, 13 blocking pins, 9 slide bars, 4 clamps
Ring numbers
1234567891011
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: 11 · Blocking pins: 13 · Stop pins: 2 · Slide bars: 9 · Clamps: 4 · 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.
Move S4 up along its track about 1.71 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 9 bars.
Move S4 up along its track about 3.43 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S4. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 8 bars.
Move S8 right along its track about 1.43 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 8 bars.
Move S8 right along its track about 1.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S8. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 55°. Target opening direction: 70° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 85°. Target opening direction: 155° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 9. Expected remainder: 9 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 | Lower center | Open |
| 2 | Center | Open |
| 3 | Upper center | Closed |
| 4 | Center | Open |
| 5 | Upper center | Open |
| 6 | Center | Open |
| 7 | Center | Closed |
| 8 | Upper center | Closed |
| 9 | Middle right | Open |
| 10 | Lower right | Open |
| 11 | Lower right | Open |
- Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 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 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 2 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 2 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · H

11 rings, 13 blocking pins, 9 slide bars, 4 clamps
Ring numbers
1234567891011
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: 11 · Blocking pins: 13 · Stop pins: 2 · Slide bars: 9 · Clamps: 4 · 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.
Move S4 up along its track about 1.71 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 9 bars.
Move S4 up along its track about 3.43 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S4. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 8 bars.
Move S8 right along its track about 1.43 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 8 bars.
Move S8 right along its track about 1.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S8. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 70°. Target opening direction: 85° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 85°. Target opening direction: 170° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 9. Expected remainder: 9 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 | Lower center | Open |
| 2 | Center | Open |
| 3 | Upper center | Closed |
| 4 | Center | Open |
| 5 | Upper center | Open |
| 6 | Center | Open |
| 7 | Center | Closed |
| 8 | Upper center | Closed |
| 9 | Middle right | Open |
| 10 | Lower right | Open |
| 11 | Lower right | Open |
- Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 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 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 2 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 2 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
Board · I

13 rings, 17 blocking pins, 10 slide bars, 6 clamps
Ring numbers
12345678910111213
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: 13 · Blocking pins: 17 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 10 · Clamps: 6 · 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 1 clockwise about 120°. Target opening direction: 60° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 180°. Target opening direction: 120° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 3. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 10 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 60° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 10 bars.
Move S5 up along its track about 5.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S5. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 9 bars.
Move S6 left along its track about 4.29 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S6. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 8 bars.
Rotate Ring 13 clockwise about 20°. Target opening direction: 340° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 8 bars.
Rotate Ring 13 clockwise about 130°. Target opening direction: 210° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 13. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 8 bars.
Move S9 right along its track about 4.71 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S9. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 12 clockwise about 37°. Target opening direction: 23° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 7 bars.
Move S7 right along its track about 0.71 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 7 bars.
Move S7 right along its track about 5.29 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S7. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 6 bars.
Rotate Ring 12 counterclockwise about 97°. Target opening direction: 120° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 12. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 6 bars.
Rotate Ring 9 clockwise about 29°. Target opening direction: 121° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 6 bars.
Rotate Ring 10 clockwise about 1°. Target opening direction: 359° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 6 bars.
Move S1 left along its track about 1.71 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 6 bars.
Rotate Ring 6 clockwise about 105°. Target opening direction: 30° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 6 bars.
Rotate Ring 6 clockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 330° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 6. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 6 bars.
Rotate Ring 11 clockwise about 30°. Target opening direction: 270° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 11. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 6 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 | Lower left | Open |
| 2 | Center | Open |
| 3 | Center | Open |
| 4 | Lower center | Open |
| 5 | Upper center | Open |
| 6 | Lower center | Open |
| 7 | Center | Closed |
| 8 | Lower center | Closed |
| 9 | Upper center | Open |
| 10 | Upper center | Open |
| 11 | Lower center | Open |
| 12 | Lower right | Open |
| 13 | Upper right | Open |
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 13. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 8 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 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 8 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 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 11 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 · J

13 rings, 17 blocking pins, 10 slide bars, 6 clamps
Ring numbers
12345678910111213
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: 13 · Blocking pins: 17 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 10 · Clamps: 6 · 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 1 clockwise about 135°. Target opening direction: 45° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 10 bars.
Move S5 up along its track about 5.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S5. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 9 bars.
Move S6 left along its track about 4.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S6. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 8 bars.
Rotate Ring 2 counterclockwise about 75°. Target opening direction: 15° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 8 bars.
Move S9 right along its track about 3.57 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 8 bars.
Move S9 right along its track about 1.14 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S9. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 12 clockwise about 22°. Target opening direction: 38° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 7 bars.
Move S7 right along its track about 0.71 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 13 clockwise about 163°. Target opening direction: 197° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 7 bars.
Rotate Ring 9 clockwise about 1°. Target opening direction: 149° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 13. Expected remainder: 11 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 | Lower left | Open |
| 2 | Center | Open |
| 3 | Center | Open |
| 4 | Lower center | Open |
| 5 | Upper center | Open |
| 6 | Lower center | Open |
| 7 | Center | Closed |
| 8 | Lower center | Closed |
| 9 | Upper center | Open |
| 10 | Upper center | Open |
| 11 | Lower center | Open |
| 12 | Lower right | Open |
| 13 | Upper right | Open |
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 13. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 8 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 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 8 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 1. Check this pair on the diagram.
- Ring 11 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which board should I use for level 87?
This page has 9 distinct boards. The default A board has 12 rings and 11 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 87?
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.