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Rotate Rings Level 98 walkthrough

Board diagram

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Ring numbers

15 rings, 13 blocking pins, 5 slide bars, 3 clamps

123456789101112131415

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

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Board · A / F / G

Level 98 · Schedules A, F, G · Board diagram
Board diagram

15 rings, 13 blocking pins, 5 slide bars, 3 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: 13 · Stop pins: 3 · Slide bars: 5 · Clamps: 3 · 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 4 clockwise about 178°. Target opening direction: 337° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 4. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 5 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 1 clockwise about 123°. Target opening direction: 104° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 5 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 6 clockwise about 95°. Target opening direction: 305° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 6. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 5 bars.

  4. Move S2 left along its track about 6.71 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S2. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 4 bars.

  5. Move S3 down along its track about 1.43 ring radii. Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 4 bars.

  6. Move S3 down along its track about 4.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S3. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 3 bars.

  7. Rotate Ring 8 counterclockwise about 167°. Target opening direction: 347° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 3 bars.

  8. Rotate Ring 12 counterclockwise about 93°. Target opening direction: 43° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 12. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 3 bars.

  9. Rotate Ring 5 counterclockwise about 92°. Target opening direction: 312° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 5. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 3 bars.

  10. Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 86°. Target opening direction: 51° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 9. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 3 bars.

  11. Move S4 up along its track about 4.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S4. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 2 bars.

  12. Rotate Ring 13 clockwise about 3°. Target opening direction: 357° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 2 bars.

  13. Move S5 down along its track about 0.71 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 2 bars.

  14. Rotate Ring 14 counterclockwise about 140°. Target opening direction: 155° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 10, Ring 14. Expected remainder: 5 rings, 2 bars.

  15. Move S1 right along its track about 1.57 ring radii. Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 11. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 2 bars.

  16. Move S1 left along its track about 13.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S1. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 1 bars.

  17. Rotate Ring 7 clockwise about 149°. Target opening direction: 195° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 3, Ring 7. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 1 bars.

  18. Move S5 up along its track about 7.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S5. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.

  19. Rotate Ring 15 clockwise about 180°. Target opening direction: 310° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.

  20. Rotate Ring 15 clockwise about 14°. Target opening direction: 296° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 15, Ring 13. 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 →
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
1Lower leftOpen
2Middle leftOpen
3Upper leftOpen
4Middle leftOpen
5CenterOpen
6Upper centerOpen
7Upper centerOpen
8Lower centerOpen
9CenterOpen
10Upper centerOpen
11CenterOpen
12Lower rightOpen
13Middle rightOpen
14Upper rightOpen
15Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 3 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 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. 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 15. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 11 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 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 2 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 14. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · B

Level 98 · Schedules B · Board diagram
Board diagram

13 rings, 16 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: 16 · 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.

  1. Rotate Ring 5 clockwise about 65°. Target opening direction: 325° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 0 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 166°. Target opening direction: 14° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 0 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 57°. Target opening direction: 317° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 0 bars.

  4. Rotate Ring 10 clockwise about 31°. Target opening direction: 104° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 0 bars.

  5. Rotate Ring 11 clockwise about 138°. Target opening direction: 282° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 0 bars.

  6. Rotate Ring 1 clockwise about 166°. Target opening direction: 104° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 0 bars.

  7. Rotate Ring 1 clockwise about 48°. Target opening direction: 56° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 0 bars.

  8. Rotate Ring 8 counterclockwise about 34°. Target opening direction: 304° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 0 bars.

  9. Rotate Ring 13 clockwise about 30°. Target opening direction: 60° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 0 bars.

  10. Rotate Ring 10 clockwise about 147°. Target opening direction: 317° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 10, Ring 12. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 0 bars.

  11. Rotate Ring 8 counterclockwise about 116°. Target opening direction: 60° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 0 bars.

  12. Rotate Ring 4 counterclockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 15° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 4. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 0 bars.

  13. Rotate Ring 13 counterclockwise about 106°. Target opening direction: 166° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 13. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 0 bars.

  14. Rotate Ring 9 clockwise about 171°. Target opening direction: 339° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 6 rings, 0 bars.

  15. Rotate Ring 11 clockwise about 108°. Target opening direction: 174° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 11. Expected remainder: 5 rings, 0 bars.

  16. Rotate Ring 7 counterclockwise about 96°. Target opening direction: 186° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 7. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 0 bars.

  17. Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 180°. Target opening direction: 159° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 4 rings, 0 bars.

  18. Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 56°. Target opening direction: 215° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 9, Ring 6. Expected remainder: 2 rings, 0 bars.

  19. Rotate Ring 5 counterclockwise about 113°. Target opening direction: 78° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 5, 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 →
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
1Lower leftOpen
2Middle leftOpen
3Upper centerOpen
4Lower centerOpen
5CenterOpen
6CenterClosed
7Upper centerOpen
8Lower centerOpen
9CenterOpen
10Lower centerOpen
11Upper centerOpen
12Lower rightOpen
13Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 8 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 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 13. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 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 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 12 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 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 13 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 3 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 7. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · C

Level 98 · Schedules C · Board diagram
Board diagram

15 rings, 18 blocking pins, 3 slide bars, 2 timed bombs

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: 18 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 3 · Clamps: 0 · Bombs: 2

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.

  1. Rotate Ring 15 counterclockwise about 95°. Target opening direction: 95° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 15. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 3 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 14 counterclockwise about 30°. Target opening direction: 210° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 3 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 13 counterclockwise about 19°. Target opening direction: 109° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 3 bars.

  4. Rotate Ring 13 counterclockwise about 41°. Target opening direction: 150° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 13. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 3 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 →
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
1Lower leftOpen
2Upper centerOpen
3CenterOpen
4Upper centerOpen
5CenterClosed
6Lower centerOpen
7Upper centerOpen
8Lower centerClosed
9Upper centerOpen
10CenterOpen
11Lower centerOpen
12CenterClosed
13Upper centerOpen
14CenterOpen
15Lower rightOpen
  • Ring 2 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 2 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 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 6 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 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 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 14. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 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 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 14. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 15. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 7 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 13. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · D

Level 98 · Schedules D · Board diagram
Board diagram

14 rings, 16 blocking pins, 5 slide bars, 2 clamps

Ring numbers

1234567891011121314

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: 14 · Blocking pins: 16 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 5 · 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.

  1. Rotate Ring 14 clockwise about 150°. Target opening direction: 300° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 13. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 5 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 14 clockwise about 90°. Target opening direction: 210° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 14. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 5 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 1 clockwise about 150°. Target opening direction: 30° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 5 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 →
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
1Lower leftOpen
2Middle leftOpen
3Upper leftClosed
4Upper leftOpen
5Lower centerOpen
6CenterOpen
7Upper centerOpen
8Upper centerClosed
9Lower centerOpen
10Lower centerOpen
11CenterOpen
12Upper centerOpen
13Lower rightOpen
14Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 7. 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 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 3 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 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 14. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • 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 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 13 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 14. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · E

Level 98 · Schedules E · Board diagram
Board diagram

17 rings, 18 blocking pins, 3 slide bars, 2 clamps

Ring numbers

1234567891011121314151617

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: 17 · Blocking pins: 18 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 3 · 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.

  1. Rotate Ring 15 counterclockwise about 60°. Target opening direction: 180° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 15. Expected remainder: 16 rings, 3 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 13 clockwise about 178°. Target opening direction: 317° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 13. Expected remainder: 15 rings, 3 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 14 clockwise about 17°. Target opening direction: 343° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 15 rings, 3 bars.

  4. Rotate Ring 14 clockwise about 74°. Target opening direction: 269° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 14. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 3 bars.

  5. Rotate Ring 12 clockwise about 19°. Target opening direction: 251° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 12. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 3 bars.

  6. Rotate Ring 2 clockwise about 77°. Target opening direction: 103° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 3 bars.

  7. Move S1 up along its track about 2.29 ring radii. Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 3 bars.

  8. Move S1 up along its track about 10.29 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S1. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 2 bars.

  9. Rotate Ring 4 counterclockwise about 39°. Target opening direction: 339° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 2 bars.

  10. Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 4°. Target opening direction: 49° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 9. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 2 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 →
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
1Lower leftOpen
2Middle leftOpen
3CenterClosed
4Upper centerOpen
5Upper centerOpen
6Lower centerOpen
7Lower centerOpen
8CenterOpen
9Upper centerOpen
10Lower centerOpen
11Lower centerOpen
12CenterOpen
13Upper centerOpen
14Upper centerOpen
15Lower rightOpen
16Middle rightOpen
17Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 2. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 3 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. 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 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 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 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 15. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 10 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 17 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 16. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 17. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 14. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 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 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 13. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · H

Level 98 · Schedules H · Board diagram
Board diagram

15 rings, 13 blocking pins, 5 slide bars, 3 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: 13 · Stop pins: 3 · Slide bars: 5 · Clamps: 3 · 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.

  1. Rotate Ring 4 counterclockwise about 137°. Target opening direction: 292° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 4. Expected remainder: 14 rings, 5 bars.

  2. Rotate Ring 1 clockwise about 138°. Target opening direction: 89° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 1. Expected remainder: 13 rings, 5 bars.

  3. Rotate Ring 6 clockwise about 110°. Target opening direction: 290° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 6. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 5 bars.

  4. Move S2 left along its track about 6.71 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S2. Expected remainder: 12 rings, 4 bars.

  5. Move S3 down along its track about 1.43 ring radii. Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 2. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 4 bars.

  6. Move S3 down along its track about 4.57 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S3. Expected remainder: 11 rings, 3 bars.

  7. Rotate Ring 5 counterclockwise about 92°. Target opening direction: 312° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 5. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 3 bars.

  8. Move S4 up along its track about 4.00 ring radii. Continue until the bar leaves the board. Release and wait. Expected departure: S4. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 2 bars.

  9. Rotate Ring 12 counterclockwise about 3°. Target opening direction: 313° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. No departure is expected yet. Expected remainder: 10 rings, 2 bars.

  10. Rotate Ring 8 counterclockwise about 177°. Target opening direction: 357° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 8. Expected remainder: 9 rings, 2 bars.

  11. Rotate Ring 9 counterclockwise about 101°. Target opening direction: 66° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 9. Expected remainder: 8 rings, 2 bars.

  12. Rotate Ring 12 counterclockwise about 105°. Target opening direction: 58° (right 0°, up 90°). Release and wait. Expected departure: Ring 12. Expected remainder: 7 rings, 2 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 →
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
1Lower leftOpen
2Middle leftOpen
3Upper leftOpen
4Middle leftOpen
5CenterOpen
6Upper centerOpen
7Upper centerOpen
8Lower centerOpen
9CenterOpen
10Upper centerOpen
11CenterOpen
12Lower rightOpen
13Middle rightOpen
14Upper rightOpen
15Middle rightOpen
  • Ring 3 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 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 9 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. 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 15. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 12 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 8. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 11 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 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 2 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 14. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · I

Level 98 · Schedules I · Board diagram
Board diagram

15 rings, 15 blocking pins, 4 slide bars, 4 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: 15 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 4 · Clamps: 4 · Bombs: 0

Ring connections and board notes

This board has been reconstructed, but its complete move sequence is not yet available. Use the numbered diagram and report a tested opening move to help refine it.

  1. 4 slide bars are shown. Match their tracks and connected clamps on the diagram.

  2. 4 clamps are shown. Locate each clamp and its linked slide bar before moving either object.

  3. Ring 1 is open. A pin carried by Ring 2 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 1 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 5; the pin moves with its owner ring.

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

  5. Ring 3 is open. A pin carried by Ring 8 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 3 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 2 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 3 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 4; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  6. 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 3 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 4 provides a release point for that connection.

  7. Ring 5 is open. A pin carried by Ring 2 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 5 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 1 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 5 provides a release point for that connection.

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

  9. Ring 7 is open. A pin carried by Ring 2 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 7 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 12; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  10. Ring 8 is open. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 3; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  11. Ring 9 is open. A pin carried by Ring 14 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 9 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 4; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  12. Ring 10 is open. A pin carried by Ring 15 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 10 provides a release point for that connection.

  13. Ring 11 is open. A pin carried by Ring 14 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 11 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 6; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  14. Ring 12 is open. A pin carried by Ring 7 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 12 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 15 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 12 provides a release point for that connection.

  15. Ring 13 is open. A pin carried by Ring 14 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 13 provides a release point for that connection.

  16. Ring 14 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  17. Ring 15 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  18. 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 →
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.

RingPositionType
1Lower leftOpen
2Lower leftClosed
3Middle leftOpen
4Upper leftOpen
5Lower centerOpen
6Upper centerOpen
7Lower centerOpen
8CenterOpen
9Upper centerOpen
10Lower centerOpen
11Upper centerOpen
12Lower rightOpen
13Middle rightOpen
14Upper rightClosed
15Lower rightClosed
  • Ring 9 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 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 13. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 2 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 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 2 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 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 15 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 15 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 5. Check this pair on the diagram.

Board · J

Level 98 · Schedules J · Board diagram
Board diagram

15 rings, 15 blocking pins, 4 slide bars, 4 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: 15 · Stop pins: 0 · Slide bars: 4 · Clamps: 4 · Bombs: 0

Ring connections and board notes

This board has been reconstructed, but its complete move sequence is not yet available. Use the numbered diagram and report a tested opening move to help refine it.

  1. 4 slide bars are shown. Match their tracks and connected clamps on the diagram.

  2. 4 clamps are shown. Locate each clamp and its linked slide bar before moving either object.

  3. Ring 1 is open. A pin carried by Ring 2 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 1 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 5; the pin moves with its owner ring.

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

  5. Ring 3 is open. A pin carried by Ring 8 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 3 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 2 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 3 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 4; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  6. 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 3 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 4 provides a release point for that connection.

  7. Ring 5 is open. A pin carried by Ring 2 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 5 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 1 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 5 provides a release point for that connection.

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

  9. Ring 7 is open. A pin carried by Ring 2 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 7 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 12; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  10. Ring 8 is open. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 3; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  11. Ring 9 is open. A pin carried by Ring 14 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 9 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 4; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  12. Ring 10 is open. A pin carried by Ring 15 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 10 provides a release point for that connection.

  13. Ring 11 is open. A pin carried by Ring 14 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 11 provides a release point for that connection. This ring carries a pin connected to Ring 6; the pin moves with its owner ring.

  14. Ring 12 is open. A pin carried by Ring 7 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 12 provides a release point for that connection. A pin carried by Ring 15 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 12 provides a release point for that connection.

  15. Ring 13 is open. A pin carried by Ring 14 connects to this ring; the opening in Ring 13 provides a release point for that connection.

  16. Ring 14 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  17. Ring 15 is closed and has no gap. Match its number, position and connections to the board in your game.

  18. 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 →
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.

RingPositionType
1Lower leftOpen
2Lower leftClosed
3Middle leftOpen
4Upper leftOpen
5Lower centerOpen
6Upper centerOpen
7Lower centerOpen
8CenterOpen
9Upper centerOpen
10Lower centerOpen
11Upper centerOpen
12Lower rightOpen
13Middle rightOpen
14Upper rightClosed
15Lower rightClosed
  • Ring 9 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 4. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 13. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 11. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 14 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 9. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 8 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 2 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 5. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 2 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 3. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 7 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 11 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 6. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 15 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 10. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 15 is connected to a blocking relationship with ring 12. Check this pair on the diagram.
  • Ring 1 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 98?

This page has 8 distinct boards. The default A board has 15 rings and 13 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 98?

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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