🧩 Level Information

• Level Number:299
• Task:Swipe and connect the pipes
• Difficulty:normal

🎯 Objective

Swipe the pipes scattered around to move them with your finger, rearranging them so that the ends of all the pipes connect seamlessly.

📝 Steps to Solve

1. Survey the entire screen and identify the 'start' and 'end' points of the pipes (open ends where water or liquid is likely to enter or exit).
2. From the start point to the end point, even if it's not a straight line, visually trace the potential path using cornered pipe parts.
3. Long-press each movable pipe with your finger to confirm that it can be repositioned by swiping. Leave any parts that seem fixed as they are to serve as anchors.
4. Start with the anchor pipe (fixed or edge parts) and find a piece nearby that fits perfectly with its opening, then swipe to connect it. Fine-tune the position until the openings align perfectly.
5. Once one pipe is connected, find another pipe that fits the open end of the newly connected pipe, and swipe to connect it in the same manner. If there are no branches, aim to always have only 'one open end' during the connection process.
6. If you hit a dead end (lack of fitting pipes or mismatched shapes), remove the last one or two connections and experiment with different combinations.
7. Don't forget to check the pipes that have shifted to the sides of the screen and swipe them to the center if necessary. Ensure that short straight parts and small corner pieces, which are easy to overlook, are all connected.
8. Ultimately, clear the level when all pipe ends are connected with none left open. Wait for a water-flow animation or a 'clear' signal before lifting your finger to confirm completion.

💡 Hints

• The level can't be cleared if even one pipe 'open end' is left. Make sure all ends are connected somewhere.
• Firstly, check the pipes that appear immovable (that seem integrated with the background), and use those as a basis for planning your route.
• Note that most of the time, the puzzle requires swapping the position of the pipes instead of rotating them. Remember, the shape itself won't change.
• If you hit a dead end, often there is a mistake in the last one or two moves. It helps to backtrack slightly and try fitting a different part.
• Pipes placed in the corners or edges of the screen are often missed. If you feel a part is missing, thoroughly recheck the edges of the screen.

🧠 Analysis & Points

This level involves rearranging visually provided pipe pieces to form one continuous pipe, which is a classic type of puzzle. Given the nature of Brain Test, most levels are solved by swiping pieces with predetermined orientations to correct positions, rather than rotating the pipe itself. Thus, spatial recognition to mentally visualize where each shape should reside, alongside iterative trial-and-error on recognizing dead ends and reverting prior moves, is crucial. Quickly identify the start and end points, initially visualize a rough route to connect them, and fill in the details efficiently.

🔍 Common Mistakes

• Believing it's nearly complete when only one pipe end is left open, mistakenly assuming this is correct. In fact, all ends need to be sealed.
• Wasting time trying to rotate pipes with long presses or two-finger operations due to the misconception that pipes are rotatable. In most instances, this level only involves swapping positions.
• Placing similar-looking corner pieces without proper verification, leading to running into dead ends and having to restart. Inefficient placement without careful attention to orientation and connection.
• Misinterpreting a supposed lack of necessary pieces due to overlooking short parts at the screen's edges or corners. Important pieces often hide in these areas.
• Getting stuck trying to make a perfect route from the start. Procrastination due to reluctance to proceed without a flawless plan, while trial and error would actually be quicker.

🎉 Post-Clear Advice

Connecting all the pipes results in a display of flowing water (or liquid) and a 'clear' sign indicating stage completion. Although pipe connection puzzles end at this level, subsequent levels continue with puzzles that revolve around altered logic and visual challenges. Continuing the habit of initially visualizing whole routes will be beneficial in future levels.

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