Sand Blocks level guide
Sand Blocks: Drop Puzzle Level 287 Walkthrough
Level 287 lowers twin 16 chambers in parallel, steps the center counter 10→8→2, and saves the rightmost column for a cyan vertical before the pink L finish.
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How to Solve Sand Blocks Level 287 — Full Solution
- Move red 1x2 to r4c1-r4c2 and blue 1x2 to r4c3-r4c4; keep the center tube above r4c4 open for the 10 counter.
- Fit orange corner at r6c1-r7c2, then green L at r7c1-r8c2; wait for both 16 counters to change to 14.
- Feed cyan vertical down c7,r3-r5, then place yellow bar at r5c2-r5c3; let counters pass 12 and 10 without occupying r5c4.
- Fill red at r5c5-r5c6 and orange at r6c5-r6c6; confirm center reads 8 and keep c7 empty.
- At twin counters 5 and 2, place blue L at r6-r7,c2-c3 and pink 1x2 at r4c5-r4c6; wait for center to reach 2.
- Drop cyan vertical into c7,r6-r8, then green L into r8c1-r9c2; let both 16 counters reach 1.
- Finish pink L at r8-r9,c5-c6 and remaining red bars at r9c3-r9c4; wait for all counters to empty.
Colors in this level:
Cyan, Clear, Green, Red, Orange, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Parking the green L across the center tube before the upper counters have drained.
- Using the final cyan landing square for pink too early.
- Closing the 10-counter outlet before the twin 16 counters reach their low state.
Quick Tips for Sand Blocks Level 287 (quick clues)
- Do not occupy the central cyan tube while the 16 counters are falling.
- Stage the orange corner and green L on the left before the lower grid fills.
- Keep the rightmost column free for the final cyan vertical receiver.
Board notes 5 details
- Layout
- Three top tubes feed two chambers marked 16 and a central tube marked 10; the lower grid begins with red, orange, blue, pink, and green L and corner receivers.
- Goal
- Reduce both upper 16 counters while preserving the central 10 tube, then use the opened lower grid for the final cyan and pink pieces.
- Opening
- Clear red and blue receivers under the counter shelf, stage the orange corner and green L in lower-left cells, and keep the central cyan tube open.
- Danger Zone
- A green L across the center tube blocks both upper chambers; an early pink placement in the lower-right corner consumes the final cyan receiver's square.
- Mechanics
- Parallel 16 counters, a central 10 counter, and interlocking L/corner receivers whose footprints change as each feed settles are evidenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must stay clear during the counter phase?
The central cyan tube must remain open while both 16 chambers and the 10 counter are reducing.
Where does the late cyan receiver go?
Reserve the rightmost lower column; the cyan vertical piece occupies it after the upper counters are nearly empty.