Colony Flow! level guide
Colony Flow! Level 505 Walkthrough
Level 505's red starfish pixel art splits into five arm regions that must clear body-first — red body, then beige highlights, then the blue ocean background — through perimeter holes while three white buffer slots guard the body-to-background transition.
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How to Solve Colony Flow! Level 505 — Full Solution
- Tap red (34) in Row 2, position 2 — red ants route through the starfish's central body, erasing the main red pixel region.
- Tap beige (18) in Row 2, position 3 — beige ants clear the starfish's highlight areas on the arms.
- Tap cyan (25) in Row 3, position 1 — cyan ants begin clearing the left-side ocean background pixels.
- Tap black (25) in Row 1, position 2 — black ants clear the starfish's dark center region.
- Tap remaining red and beige stacks in sequence — clear all starfish body pixels before transitioning to ocean background.
- Tap remaining cyan stacks to clear the blue ocean background — ensure buffer slots stay open for final color batches.
Colors in this level:
Red, Beige, Cyan, Black, White, Mystery
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Tapping the mystery stack before starfish body pixels are cleared floods a buffer slot with an unknown color, stalling the board.
- Filling white buffer slots in Row 1 with cyan before red and beige are depleted blocks the next required route.
- Tapping cyan stacks before the starfish body is fully cleared causes perimeter traffic congestion around the arms.
Quick Tips for Colony Flow! Level 505 (spoiler-free)
- Clear all red starfish body pixels before transitioning to beige and cyan batches.
- Keep white buffer slots empty as long as possible — filling them prematurely stalls the next color route.
- Hold the mystery stack until all visible starfish body pixels are cleared.
Board notes 5 details
- Layout
- Red starfish pixel art with five arms on blue ocean background with white bubbles. Two brown block clusters below pixel art. Active row: brown 39, black 25, white (empty), white (empty), white (empty). Second row: white 25, red 34, beige 18, white (empty). Third row: cyan 25, beige 18. Hidden row: white 25, mystery (?), red 30. One brown ant hole below pixel art.
- Goal
- Route all colored cubes into matching perimeter holes to erase the red starfish body first, then beige highlights, then blue ocean background, leaving a plain white board.
- Opening
- Tap red (34) in Row 2, position 2 to dispatch red ants through the starfish's central body, erasing the main red pixel region and opening the central board area.
- Danger Zone
- The mystery stack (?) in Row 4, position 2 must not be tapped early — its unknown color can flood a buffer slot. The three white empty slots in Row 1 are critical buffers; filling them with the wrong color blocks the next ant route during the body-to-background transition.
- Mechanics
- Multi-stack routing board with five-arm starfish shape requiring sequential color clearing: red body first, then beige highlights, then blue ocean background. Limited buffer management critical during color transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why must red (34) be tapped first?
Red ants clear the starfish's central body, opening the board for subsequent color batches. Without clearing the red region first, beige and cyan routes remain blocked by the pixel art.
What happens if the mystery stack is tapped early?
The mystery stack releases an unknown color that can fill a buffer slot needed for the next color batch, creating a stall that forces a restart.
When should cyan stacks be tapped?
Only after all red and beige starfish body pixels are cleared. Cyan clears the ocean background, which should be the final phase.