Color Block Jam Level 285 Strategy Guide

Level 285 Overview

Special Features: Cages, blockers, and 3 merge targets (6, 10, 10)

Board Shape: Funnel-style — narrow bottom → wide top

Mission: Break all cages & reach block values shown (6, 10, 10)

Key Elements on the Board: Caged blocks: 5 black-lock pieces (bottom & sides) — must be freed by clearing adjacent blocks.

Color Block Jam Level 285 Merge Goals

  • Left: Light blue block with number 6
  • Center: Light blue block with number 10
  • Right: Light blue block with number 10
  • Wooden blockers: Strategically placed to slow progress; can’t be moved, only cleared by adjacent matches.

Step-by-Step Path to Victory

Break the Bottom Cage Wall First

Start by focusing on the purple, green, and pink blocks at the very bottom.

Create quick matches to free the 3 locked blocks below — they’re your gateway into the board’s center.

Create Space Around Merge Blocks

Work around the left 6 and right 10 tiles next.

These are slightly easier to tackle than the central 10 and will open up new move options.

Avoid clearing wood too early unless you're setting up for a match — they’re blockers, not helpful tiles.

Go After the Center Merge Last

Once you've gained more room, aim to create light blue matches above and below the center 10-tile.

Use gravity and side pulls to bring blues into position for a clean match.

Advanced Tips to Win Level 285

Tip 1: Match next to cages as early as possible. Don’t waste moves ignoring locked blocks—they often hide good colors underneath.

Tip 2: Prioritize match setups over clearing wood—you’ll unlock more moves through combos than brute clearing.

Tip 3: Blue pieces are crucial since all targets are blue numbers, conserve blues for match setups.

Tip 4: Watch the funnel layout once the bottom is free, it’ll serve as a perfect zone for sliding in larger combo blocks.

Win Condition

Free the caged blocks, destroy the wooden barriers only when needed, and meet all three merge values (6, 10, 10) using smart blue block planning. The rest of the pieces? Use them as stepping stones for your combos.

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