Color Block Jam Level 97

Level 97 presents a 5x6 grid filled with tightly packed blocks, including a central cluster of large orange pieces and several color-locked paths. One ice block sits within an orange cluster, demanding careful planning to free. Movement is heavily restricted due to large block sizes and narrow lanes, especially around the corners where rotation tiles and directional arrows influence navigation.

Key Features of Level 97:

• Grid Size: 5x6
• Obstacles: 1 Ice Block, multiple oversized blocks
• Movement Zones: Four corner tiles with arrows that affect vertical and horizontal flow
• Color Types: Orange (center), Green, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, and Yellow blocks scattered around

Strategy Tips

1. Prioritize the Ice Block:
   The frozen orange block must be cleared early. Focus on matching it with surrounding orange pieces. Try freeing up vertical or horizontal lanes to allow shifting.
2. Unlock Rotation Paths:
   The outer edge arrows (green and red corners) control how certain blocks slide. Clear smaller blocks (like the single purple or green units) to make use of corner turns more effectively.
3. Center Clearance:
   The orange cluster is your biggest hurdle. Create room on either side to slide them apart. It’s best to dismantle the center by clearing top or side blocks first, then rotating the corners to slide oranges out of the way.
4. Color Pairing:
   Match smaller blocks like red and green from the lower corners—they often act as key movers to open tight spaces. Watch how each move affects your options near the central area.
5. Watch for Locked Zones:
   Some blocks can only move in one direction due to arrow tiles. Time your clears to align with directional control—especially when rotating larger blocks into place.

Pro Tip: Save any power-ups like Color Shift or Hammer for when the ice block is surrounded. They can instantly free up the center and unlock movement across the board.