Beads Out level guide
Beads Out Level 18 Walkthrough
Beads Out Level 18 is the first heart-shaped hard board, and the notch at the top controls the whole solve. Relieve that seam first, then sweep the heart sides before cashing out the long red finish.
Board Notes
- Layout
- The board is a heart-shaped loop with a narrow center notch near the top. Cyan, red, green, yellow, purple, and orange wrap both heart sides, while the reserve pit is compact and mixes yellow, cyan, red, green, orange, and stone-blocked boxes.
- Goal
- The notch is the true chokepoint. The broad heart sides only become manageable after the top seam is less crowded.
- Opening
- Start with purple to relieve the first notch seam, then rotate into cyan and yellow as the heart sides begin feeding the outlet. Green carries the longer side sections, orange bridges the lower-left turn, and red finishes the late arcs.
- Danger Zone
- The outer heart rim is misleading. Long bands matter less than the color currently choking the notch.
- Mechanics
- Level 18 is the first shape puzzle where the inner notch controls color priority more than the outer perimeter.
Quick Tips for Beads Out Level 18 (spoiler-free)
- Watch the notch, not the longest visible band, to choose the next box.
- With 6 colors in play, clear the pair with the fewest blockers first so the board opens up instead of tightening.
- Think in chain clears. The best move is the one that sets up the next two moves, not just the quickest current match.
How to Solve Beads Out Level 18 — Full Solution
- Start with purple to relieve the first tight seam near the top heart notch.
- Swap to cyan and then yellow as the upper sides begin feeding the outlet from both directions.
- Use green to clear the longer side sections once the notch is less crowded.
- Bring orange through the lower-left turn while the outer heart rim is shrinking.
- Finish with red after the broad late arcs are the only major color left on the heart shape.
Colors in this level:
Purple, Cyan, Yellow, Green, Orange, Red
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Choosing by the longest outer band instead of by the notch pressure.
- Saving orange too long and letting the lower-left corner back up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hardest part of Beads Out Level 18?
The small notch at the top of the heart controls the whole solve. If the wrong color sits there, both sides of the heart back up.
Why does red wait so long in Level 18?
Red owns the longer late arcs on the heart rim and works better after the notch and side sections are already lighter.