In Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and its add-on continuation Sonic & Knuckles, Giant Rings made a reappearance. Meanwhile, the last group of Giant Rings holds a Chaos Emerald in the middle, which the player has to collect within a time limit. The first Special Stage's groups of Giant Rings actually form words such as 'SHIMA', 'RAY' and '5OO'. Unlike in previous games, Giant Rings are here seen mostly in large groups, and instead of transporting the player when touched, they give the player ten extra Rings before disappearing. In Sonic Chaos, Giant Rings are referred to as Large Rings and they are only featured in the first and second Special Stages of the game. Having collected fifty Rings at that point will make the Giant Ring appear, and jumping into it will transport the player to a Special Stage where they can obtain a Time Stone. They can be found floating right above the Goal Plate at the end of each Round's first and second Zone in every timeline. In this game, Giant Rings are called Special Rings ( 大きなリング, ōkina ringu ?, lit. In Sonic the Hedgehog CD, Giant Rings are used in the same way as in the original Sonic the Hedgehog. If the player jumps into the Giant Ring, they will be transported to one of the six Special Stages, where they can collect one of the Chaos Emeralds.įor unknown reasons, the Giant Rings are not mentioned in the United States' version of the game's instruction manual. If the requirements are met, the Giant Ring will appear right above and behind the Goal Plate. In this game, they only appear at the end of the first two Acts of the first five Zones if the player has at least fifty Rings at that point. The Giant Rings made their first appearance in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), where they are referred to as Big Rings ( 大きなリング, ōkina ringu ?). The Giant Ring in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991). Game appearances Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) There are also different variants of Giant Rings that have appeared throughout the series. However, it usually requires that the player collects (usually fifty) rings before the Giant Ring appears. When the user touches the Giant Ring, it and the playable character disappear into thin air, and the user is sent to another location, such as the Special Stage. While normal Rings are collected by the player when touched, Giant Rings instead generally serve as transportation devices. However, unlike regular Rings, Giant Rings are not common objects, as they are either located near the Goal Plate or hidden in numerous rooms hidden behind walls. Like regular Rings, there is no explanation for their origin. Like regular Rings, albeit much larger, Giant Rings closely resemble round-shaped, golden brass rings that spin in midair, although in one occasional game appearance, they flash with rainbow colors. 2.11 Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure.

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