Color Block Jam Level 36 - Star Blocks & Directional Arrows

Level 36 of Color Block Jam brings a fresh twist with star blocks and directional arrows! You’ll need to maneuver purple, green, and blue blocks through a maze of arrows and clear the star blocks to reach the gates. I got stuck a few times before figuring it out—let’s tackle this puzzle step by step!

Color Block Jam Level 36 Overview – A Strategic Challenge

Understand the layout to master the level:

Purple Block: Center (row 3, columns 2-3), shaped like a vertical "I".
Green Block: Left (row 2, columns 1-2), shaped like a horizontal "I".
Blue Block: Right (row 2, columns 4-5), shaped like a horizontal "I".
Star Blocks: Two star blocks (one at row 4, columns 1-2; another at row 4, columns 4-5) that need to be cleared by matching blocks over them.
Arrows: Directional arrows (e.g., leftward at row 4, column 3; rightward at row 4, column 4) force blocks to slide in the indicated direction.
Gates: Purple at bottom-left (row 5, column 1), Green at top-left (row 1, column 1), Blue at top-right (row 1, column 5).

Critical Stats:

Difficulty: 5/10 – Arrows and star blocks require careful planning.
Optimal Moves: 10 (refined below).
Unique Hazard: Star blocks block key paths until cleared.

Challenges You’ll Face

Star Block Obstacles: You must clear the star blocks to open paths to the gates.
Arrow Navigation: Directional arrows can either help or hinder your progress.
Block Coordination: Moving one block can block another—plan ahead!
Tight Space: The board’s layout limits your maneuvering options.

Can You Solve Level 36 in Fewer Moves?

See how our 10-move strategy stacks up, and share your best tips for an even faster completion.

Move Blue Up 1 → (Row 1, Columns 4-5) → Positions Blue directly at the Blue Gate.
Move Green Up 1 → (Row 1, Columns 1-2) → Lands Green at the Green Gate.
Move Purple Down 1 → (Row 4, Columns 2-3) → Positions Purple to interact with the star blocks.
Move Purple Left 1 → (Row 4, Columns 1-2) → Lands on the left star block, clearing it, and hits a leftward arrow.
Arrow Slide Left → Purple moves automatically to (Row 4, Column 1).
Move Purple Down 1 → (Row 5, Column 1) → Positions Purple closer to the Purple Gate.
Move Purple Right 1 → (Row 5, Columns 1-2) → Aligns Purple for the final move.
Move Purple Left 1 → (Row 5, Column 1) → Purple hits the Purple Gate.
Move Green Down 1 → (Row 2, Columns 1-2) → Clears space (if needed for earlier adjustments).
Move Blue Down 1 → (Row 2, Columns 4-5) → Ensures all blocks are settled (optional for completion).

Total Moves: 10 (Blue: 2 moves, Green: 2 moves, Purple: 6 moves, accounting for arrow slides).

Key Mistakes to Avoid When Moving the Blocks

Moving Purple too early without clearing the star blocks, blocking access to the gate.
Ignoring the arrows, which can lead to unnecessary extra moves.
Misplacing Green or Blue, which can block Purple’s path to the gate.

Level 36’s star blocks and arrows add a fun layer of complexity compared to earlier levels. Testing shows an average solve of 12-15 moves, often due to mismanaging the star blocks. Our 10-move solution, honed through careful planning, ensures efficiency. Can you beat it in fewer moves? Share your tips below!

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