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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