What order should the numbered blocks leave in Block Out Level 31?

Ascending order: the `5` block leaves first, then `9`, then the two `10` slabs, and finally `13`. Each slab depends on the one above it being gone before it can move.

Why are the vertical bars important in Level 31?

The white and black vertical bars are what pin the numbered slabs in place. Peeling them away is the actual first phase of the solve — without clearing the bars, no slab can move at all.

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Block Out Level 31 Walkthrough

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Block Out Level 31 is a numbered-cascade board where cyan slabs labeled `5`, `9`, `10`, and `13` are stacked from top to bottom and pinned in place by white and black vertical bars. The slabs must leave in ascending order — `5` first, `13` last — and the vertical bars between them are the first things to peel, because they are the only way to unlock each slab in sequence.

Board Notes

Layout: A compact rectangular board packed with numbered blocks. A green `5` block sits upper-left, a wide cyan `9` slab occupies the center row, two cyan `10` slabs fill the bottom, and a tall `13` slab anchors the bottom-center. Yellow blocks line the far left as a vertical column, white blocks stack on the upper-right near a `2` counter, and black blocks fill the gaps between numbered pieces.
Goal: The real bottleneck is the vertical space between the numbered slabs. White and black vertical bars pin the cyan slabs in place. The `5` and `9` slabs are the first that can actually move once those bars are peeled. The heavy `13` slab at the bottom is the last to leave because everything above it needs room to shift first.
Opening: Start by clearing the upper-right white blocks and the left yellow column. Once that edge work is done, the green `5` block slides out, which opens the top row for the `9` slab to shift. The `10` slabs only start moving after the `9` has vacated the center. Strictly top-to-bottom: `5` → `9` → `10` → `13`.
Danger Zone: Trying to move the `13` slab early is the trap. It sits at the bottom-center and cannot slide until the two `10` slabs above it have moved. The `10`s are pinned by the `9`, which is pinned by the `5`. Forcing anything out of order means the white and black bars have no lane to escape into, and the board locks.
Mechanics: Level 31 is a numbered-cascade puzzle where each block's number roughly tracks how late in the solve it should leave. The lower the number, the earlier it goes. The vertical bars between slabs are the real enablers — once peeled away, each slab can slide out in sequence.

Quick Tips for Block Out Level 31 (spoiler-free)

Count the numbers top to bottom: if a slab's number is higher than the one still sitting above it, the order is wrong.
The vertical bars are not obstacles to work around — they are the first things to remove.
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 Block Out Level 31 — Full Solution

Clear the upper-right white blocks and the left yellow vertical column to create edge space.
Slide the green `5` block out of the upper-left corner once the top row opens.
Use the freed top row to peel the black vertical bars away from the center `9` slab.
Shift the `9` slab once the center lane opens, which loosens the two `10` slabs below.
Move the `10` slabs one at a time — the upper one first — after the center is clear enough for their width.
With the `10`s out, the bottom-center `13` slab finally has a lane. Slide it toward the nearest open exit.
Finish by clearing the remaining small green, yellow, and black bar fragments after all numbered slabs have left.

Colors in this level:

Green, Cyan, Yellow, White, Black

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Attempting to move the `13` slab before the `10`s above it have cleared — the bottom-center is completely blocked until the cascade sequence reaches it.
Leaving the vertical bars in place and trying to slide the numbered slabs through the narrow remaining gaps, which stalls the board immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should the numbered blocks leave in Block Out Level 31?
Ascending order: the `5` block leaves first, then `9`, then the two `10` slabs, and finally `13`. Each slab depends on the one above it being gone before it can move.
Why are the vertical bars important in Level 31?
The white and black vertical bars are what pin the numbered slabs in place. Peeling them away is the actual first phase of the solve — without clearing the bars, no slab can move at all.