Color Block Jam Level 21 - Arrows, Simplicity, and Strategy

Level 21 of Color Block Jam is a gentle warm-up with a twist—directional arrows nudging your moves, and green and yellow blocks aiming for right-edge and bottom gates. It’s straightforward but sneaky if you’re not careful—I breezed through once I got the flow, and now let’s tackle it together!

Color Block Jam Level 21 Board Setup: Key Elements to Consider

• Red Block: Positioned in the top-left (Row 1, Columns 1-2), connected to Green with a key chain.
• Green Block: Found in the top-center (Row 1, Columns 3-4), linked to Red.
• Purple Block: Located mid-center (Row 3, Column 3), marked with the number "7" (indicating required interactions to unlock it).
• Walls: Static barriers create narrow pathways that restrict movement.
• Key Chains: Red and Green must move together until they are separated.
• Numbered Block: The Purple block must be reduced to "0" before it can move freely.
• Arrows: Downward arrows (Row 4, Columns 1-2 and Row 4, Column 4) force automatic slides.
• Gates:

• Red Block → Bottom-right (Row 5, Column 5)
• Green Block → Bottom-right (Row 5, Column 4)
• Purple Block → Bottom-center (Row 5, Column 3)

Challenges You’ll Face

• Managing the key chain link between Red and Green before they can move independently.
• Reducing Purple’s count efficiently to unlock it without wasting moves.
• Navigating the downward arrows to avoid unintended slides that could block progress.
• Ensuring each block reaches its designated gate without getting trapped.

Step-by-Step Strategy: A 12-Move Solution

1. Move Green Down (to Row 2, Columns 3-4) → Red follows (Row 2, Columns 1-2).
2. Move Green Down Again (to Row 3, Columns 3-4) → Red moves with it (Row 3, Columns 1-2).
3. Unlock the Key Chain (Assumption: Happens after this move).
4. Move Purple Left (to Row 3, Column 2) → Number reduces to 6.
5. Move Green Down (to Row 4, Columns 3-4) → Triggers downward arrows.
6. Arrow Slide: Green auto-slides down (Row 5, Columns 3-4) → Reaches Green Gate (Row 5, Column 4).
7. Move Red Right 1 Space (to Row 3, Columns 2-3) → Positions Red for descent.
8. Move Purple Down (to Row 4, Column 2) → Number drops to 5, hits arrow.
9. Arrow Slide: Purple auto-slides down (Row 5, Column 2) → Number to 4.
10. Move Purple Right 1 Space (Row 5, Column 3) → Reaches Purple Gate.
11. Move Red Down 2 Spaces (to Row 5, Column 3-4) → Approaching final position.
12. Move Red Right 1 Space (to Row 5, Column 5) → Reaches Red Gate

Key Mistakes to Avoid

• Moving Yellow too early, blocking Green’s path to the right-edge gate.
• Ignoring the arrows, missing an efficient slide for Yellow.
• Overcomplicating the simple layout by taking unnecessary detours.

Ready for the Next Battle?
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