Beads Out level guide
Beads Out Level 88 Walkthrough
Beads Out Level 88 is a tall hourglass with a simple countdown relay tray. Open the lower-left and upper-right shell sides first, settle the throat next, and then spend the `3`, the lower-left `2`, and finally the late right `1` in order.
Board Notes
- Layout
- A tall hourglass squeezes through a narrow center throat. The reserve is a timer relay tray with a central `3` tile above the middle, a lower-left `2` tile in one corner, and a later `1` tile on the right after the upper rows of blue, green, yellow, white, red, and purple singles have already thinned.
- Goal
- Shrink the hourglass before the `3 -> 2 -> 1` chain begins.
- Opening
- Peel the white-green lower-left curve and the red-purple upper-right side, then bridge across the brown-cyan throat.
- Danger Zone
- Opening the `3` before the shell is quiet leaves the `2` and `1` exposed while the middle lane is still crowded.
- Mechanics
- Level 88 is a pure countdown relay board with no hooks or keys, so all the pressure comes from timing the three counters.
Quick Tips for Beads Out Level 88 (spoiler-free)
- If the throat still feels busy, the `3` tile is still too early.
- 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 88 — Full Solution
- Clear the white-green lower-left curve and the red-purple upper-right side of the hourglass shell.
- Rotate through the brown-cyan throat while the reserve keeps the `3 -> 2 -> 1` chain closed.
- Wait until the shell has lost its first heavy sweep before touching the central `3` tile.
- Spend the `3`, then the lower-left `2`, and only then the late right-side `1` after the surrounding tray has already opened.
- Finish with the last white, green, and purple singles once the relay has collapsed to its final corner.
Colors in this level:
White, Green, Red, Purple, Brown, Cyan
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating the relay as ordinary singles because there are no hooks or locks on the board.
- Spending the lower-left `2` before the central `3` has already cleared room for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reserve order in Beads Out Level 88?
The central `3` first, then the lower-left `2`, and finally the late right `1`.
Why is Level 88 still hard without locks?
Because the three timers still depend on each other. One early move makes the next stage arrive before the shell has calmed down.