Block Out level guide
Block Out Level 36 Walkthrough
Block Out Level 36 is a dense mosaic of interlocking red, green, blue, and yellow tetromino-shaped blocks with no boss frames or device counters. The board is so tightly packed that the first gap must come from the top, and the solve works downward: clear the green blocks near the top first, shift the center yellow mass, then drain the red and blue blocks through the bottom exits. One wrong slide in the center can jam multiple pieces.
Board Notes
- Layout
- A densely packed rectangular board filled with large tetromino-shaped color blocks. Red, green, blue, and yellow/orange blocks interlock tightly in a mosaic that fills the entire room. Small purple device markers with a `1` counter sit on the left wall. Bottom exits have red and green arrows pointing down, with additional exits on the top and right edges. No boss frames or large counters — pure sliding puzzle.
- Goal
- The interlocking shapes must be slid out through the exits one at a time, but the pack is so tight that the first moves are extremely constrained. The green blocks near the top-right corner are the first to have a clear exit path. The large yellow L-shaped block in the center-left is the key piece — once it moves, most remaining blocks unlock.
- Opening
- Start by sliding a small block out through the top exit to create the first gap. Shift the green blocks near the upper area to widen that gap. The yellow L-shaped block gets its first move once the green blocks above it have shifted. From there, the board loosens and blocks can slide toward the bottom exits. Progression: top first, center second, bottom last.
- Danger Zone
- Around 01:12 the board reaches its most dangerous state: the center yellow and red blocks are partially shifted but the blue blocks below them are not yet free. Trying to force a blue block out at this point before the red mass has moved far enough creates a deadlock.
- Mechanics
- Level 36 is the first pure sliding-only level in this range — no bosses, no counters, no device gates. The challenge is entirely about the interlocking shapes and extraction order. Unlike the device puzzle in Level 35, this board rewards spatial reasoning and patience over counter management.
Quick Tips for Block Out Level 36 (spoiler-free)
- Watch the empty space. If the gap created at the top has not traveled down to the center yet, the bottom blocks are still locked.
- The large yellow L-shaped block in the center-left is the key unlock — once it moves, most blocks can follow.
- 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 36 — Full Solution
- Slide the first small block out through the top exit to create the initial gap in the packed board.
- Shift the green blocks near the upper-right toward the top exit to widen the opening.
- Use the new space to move the large yellow L-shaped block in the center-left — this is the key unlock.
- Once the yellow mass has shifted, the red blocks beneath it can start sliding toward the bottom exits.
- Work the blue blocks out through the right side or bottom after the center is less congested.
- Keep the bottom exit lanes clear for the final red and green pieces.
- Finish with the last remaining block after the mosaic has unraveled from top to bottom.
Colors in this level:
Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Trying to force a blue block out through the bottom before the center yellow and red blocks have shifted enough — this creates a deadlock around 01:12.
- Working the bottom exits before the top gap has propagated down through the center, which leaves the entire board locked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Block Out Level 36 hard without any boss counters?
Because the tetromino-shaped blocks interlock so tightly that one wrong slide can jam multiple pieces. The challenge is purely about extraction order and spatial reasoning.
What is the first move in Level 36?
Slide a small block out through the top exit. The board is packed so tightly that the top is the only place where the first gap can form.