Colony Flow! level guide
Colony Flow Level 656 Walkthrough
An orange octopus sits behind twin brown 160 counters; lead with cyan 40 and cyan 34, then protect a pad for the purple 4 -> cyan 40 link and mystery releases.
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How to Solve Colony Flow! Level 656 — Full Solution
- Activate cyan 40 to begin clearing the bubble field and reducing both brown 160 counters.
- Add cyan 34, then orange 30 once exposed orange tentacle cells can drain.
- Cycle cyan 38/34 and the smaller cyan 6/10 groups separately while the two counter panels shrink.
- Start the purple 4 -> cyan 40 link only after a tray pad reopens, then process the mystery stacks one at a time.
- Route yellow 23, the later orange 30 groups, and the dark-purple outline after the central mystery band reveals its cells.
- Clear the remaining cyan bubbles and orange/purple tentacle fragments, then wait until both counters and all five pads disappear.
Colors in this level:
Cyan, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Starting the purple-cyan link during two active cyan waves leaves no slot for a mystery release.
- Taking yellow 23 before its highlights are exposed parks it while the counter-clearing colors need space.
- Stacking several large cyan groups together blocks the compact orange and purple cleanup.
Quick Tips for Colony Flow! Level 656 (quick clues)
- Start with cyan 40.
- Run the two 160 counters in separate cyan waves.
- Count the purple-cyan link as two pads.
- Keep one slot free for each mystery release.
Board notes 5 details
- Layout
- Orange-and-yellow octopus with a dark-purple outline on a cyan bubble field. Two brown panels read 160, a gray mystery band crosses the octopus, two mystery stacks wait in reserve, and a purple 4 -> cyan 40 linked pair sits below the opening cyan 34, orange 30, cyan 40, and yellow 23 row.
- Goal
- Use separate cyan waves to remove both 160 panels, reveal the hidden middle cells, and clear the octopus body, highlights, outline, and bubble background.
- Opening
- Activate cyan 40 first, add the exposed cyan 34, then route orange 30 when the first tentacle cells open.
- Danger Zone
- Starting the purple 4 -> cyan 40 link while two long cyan groups remain active can consume the five-slot tray before a mystery color is released.
- Mechanics
- Twin synchronized counters, a subject-wide mystery strip, two mystery reserve stacks, and one linked purple-cyan pair layer the octopus board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What starts Level 656?
Use cyan 40 first, then add cyan 34 and orange 30 as its tentacle route opens.
How should the two 160 counters be handled?
Lower them with separate cyan waves so one tray position remains available.
When should the purple 4 -> cyan 40 link start?
Wait until an opening cyan group has drained and a pad is free for both linked stacks.
What confirms the octopus is solved?
Both brown counters, the mystery band, the octopus, the cyan bubble field, and all five tray stacks disappear.