How do I solve Game Is Hard Level 226?

Place every piece where its color matches the column header and its shape matches the row rule.

Why is one piece still wrong in Level 226?

Because it likely satisfies only one rule. Check both the color column and the shape row before you place it.

Game Is Hard level guide

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Game Is Hard Level 226 is a two-rule sorting grid. Put every piece in the correct color column and the correct shape row at the same time.

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Read `separate colors for columns and shapes for rows.` and inspect the color labels above the board.
Use the top circles to place each piece into the correct color column.
Before you drop it, verify that the row also matches the required shape.
Continue filling the board until every row and column satisfy both constraints.
Stop once the full 4x4 grid turns green.

Check color first, shape second.
Every placement has to satisfy two rules.
Think in chain clears. The best move is the one that sets up the next two moves, not just the quickest current match.

Board notes 5 details

Layout: Level 226 says `separate colors for columns and shapes for rows.` around a 4x4 grid, with color labels above the columns and shape cues around the rows.
Goal: Fill the grid so every column matches its color header and every row matches its shape pattern.
Opening: Sort by top color headers first, then confirm each piece also fits the row shape rule.
Danger Zone: A piece can fit its color column and still be wrong if the row shape does not match. Both rules matter on every placement.
Mechanics: Dual-constraint color-and-shape sorting puzzle.

How do I solve Game Is Hard Level 226?
Place every piece where its color matches the column header and its shape matches the row rule.
Why is one piece still wrong in Level 226?
Because it likely satisfies only one rule. Check both the color column and the shape row before you place it.