Level 917 of Color Block Jam presents a symmetrical layout where the brown 4 block sits locked in the middle, surrounded by solid barriers on all sides. The goal is to clear lanes by freeing the 5 and 9 blocks in the upper corners while managing space efficiently in the lower half of the board. This puzzle rewards strategic sliding and timing, as one wrong move can block the central area completely.
Step 1: Start by moving the purple horizontal blocks away from the center – slide the left purple block left and the right one to the right. This opens the first bit of space near the central cross.
Step 2: Next, move the blue vertical blocks (bottom-left and bottom-right) upward to free up movement in the lower section. Avoid shifting them sideways too early, as that can block your return paths.
Step 3: Shift the green and yellow corner blocks downward to widen the lanes on both sides. You’ll need this open space later when rearranging the brown blocks.
Step 4: Now, focus on freeing the 5 block on the left. Move the black obstacle above it upward, then slide the blue 5 block out to the right. Do the same on the right side — move the black block above the 9 upward and slide the blue 9 out to the left.
Step 5: With both upper corners cleared, push the horizontal brown blocks out of the cross formation – left and right first, then move the vertical brown ones up and down. This sequence will start to break the cross shape apart.
Step 6: Once the central cross is loosened, move the middle brown 4 block downward. As soon as it moves out, you’ll have complete access to all lanes.
Step 7: Finally, realign the remaining colored blocks around the center to keep space open and slide the brown numbered blocks into alignment to clear the stage.
Keep the center open as long as possible. The most common mistake in Level 917 is moving the side blocks too early, which traps the 4 in the middle. Always free the corners first before touching the brown cross.
Color Block Jam Level 917 is all about timing and central control. By clearing both upper corners early and managing the brown cross carefully, you can free the 4 block efficiently and complete the level in under two minutes.
