Block Out level guide
Block Out Level 48 Walkthrough
Block Out Level 48 is a lid-first boss puzzle with a `10` boss chamber in the lower half buried under a horizontal strip of colored blocks including a `4`-counter piece. Dismantle the lid first — the `4` block is the quickest win — then let the boss drop and sort the revealed late-game colors through the side exits.
Board Notes
- Layout
- Divided into upper and lower sections by a horizontal divider. Upper: packed colored blocks (yellow, blue, red) with a `4` counter visible. Lower: large orange-framed boss chamber with counter `10`. Side counters `15`, `15`, and `12` surround the boss. Exit arrows on both sides.
- Goal
- The upper strip is the lid that must be dismantled before the `10` boss can move. The `4`-counter block is the quickest win in the lid. Once the lid is gone, the boss drops and reveals late-game colored blocks below.
- Opening
- Start with the `4`-counter block in the upper section, then dismantle the remaining yellow, blue, and red lid pieces. The boss stays parked until the lid is mostly cleared.
- Danger Zone
- Going for the `10` boss while the upper lid is still thick keeps the room sealed and the boss barely moves.
- Mechanics
- Level 48 is a lid-first boss puzzle like Level 38, but with a thinner, more horizontal lid. The `4`-counter block in the lid provides a fast first win that opens the dismantling sequence.
Quick Tips for Block Out Level 48 (spoiler-free)
- The `4`-counter block in the lid is the first quick win — skip it and the lid stays thick.
- Expect a second phase: revealed colored blocks spill out after the boss drops.
- 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 48 — Full Solution
- Clear the `4`-counter block in the upper section first — it is the fastest lid reduction.
- Dismantle the remaining yellow, blue, and red lid pieces.
- Keep the `10` boss parked while the surrounding counters fall.
- Drop the boss once the lid is mostly gone.
- Sort the revealed late-game colored blocks through the side exits.
- Finish the side counters after the room is no longer split.
- End with the last cleanup once the boss is gone.
Colors in this level:
Yellow, Blue, Red, Green, Pink
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping the `4`-counter block and trying to reduce the `10` boss directly — the lid stays thick and the boss barely moves.
- Not having side lanes ready when the boss drops, which jams the revealed blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest first move in Block Out Level 48?
Clear the `4`-counter block in the upper lid. It is the quickest reduction that starts opening the strip over the boss.
When does the boss drop in Level 48?
Once the upper lid of colored blocks is mostly dismantled. The `10` boss stays parked until then.