Puzzle #14: Orbiting L Shape
Medium · Rotation · target time about 25 seconds
Which option completes the pattern?
How to solve it (answer: E)
The rule
In each row, the L moves one place counterclockwise around the ring and turns 45° counterclockwise at each step.
Step by step
- Look at the top row and name what changes from panel to panel.
- The middle row follows the same step.
- Apply the same step to the bottom row: next comes a L pointing up at the left.
- Check both rules: only one option fits them both.
Tip: Follow one tip of the shape and note how far it turns or moves between panels.
Why the wrong options look right
The wrong options keep most of the pattern and change the position on the ring or the angle, so each one looks finished at a glance. Check both before you choose.
- Option A: It moves the wrong way. Each step moves one place counterclockwise.
- Option B: It repeats the panel next to the gap instead of taking one more step.
- Option C: It forgets that the direction changes too: the L turns 45° counterclockwise.
- Option D: It moves the wrong way. Each step moves one place counterclockwise. It forgets that the direction changes too: the L turns 45° counterclockwise.
- Option F: It repeats the panel next to the gap instead of taking one more step. It also misses the direction rule.
About rotation puzzles
A shape turns or moves by a fixed angle. Read the guide to rotation puzzles for the method and the common traps.
More rotation puzzles
- #2 · EasyTurning L Shape
- #6 · EasyTriangle Around the Ring
- #10 · MediumFewer Turning Ls
- #18 · HardSpinning Orbiting Arrow
- #23 · MediumQuarter-Turn L
- #24 · MediumArrow at 135 Degrees
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