Sand Shape level guide
Sand Shape Level 2 Walkthrough
Sand Shape Level 2 uses a 4x4 outer ring around a 2x2 center hole. Fill the twelve playable cells as four matching three-cell L regions, starting with the lower-left corner and finishing at the lower-right.
Board Notes
- Layout
- The blank board is a 4x4 grid with the central 2x2 block (`r2c2` through `r3c3`) removed. The twelve playable outer cells are separated by dotted grid lines and a dark square boundary around the center.
- Goal
- Make four congruent L triominoes around the fixed center void: upper-left (`r1c1`, `r1c2`, `r2c1`), upper-right (`r1c3`, `r1c4`, `r2c4`), lower-left (`r3c1`, `r4c1`, `r4c2`), and lower-right (`r3c4`, `r4c3`, `r4c4`).
- Opening
- The video first fills the lower-left L at `r3c1`, `r4c1`, and `r4c2`; after the invalid top-edge attempt, finish the upper-left L, upper-right L, and lower-right L in that order.
- Danger Zone
- Do not make the tempting straight top strip `r1c2`-`r1c4`. The video shows that shape as a blue/red hatched region with a red X because it breaks the repeated L-region rule.
- Mechanics
- The rule card reads, 'Fill the board following the rule: All regions must be this shape.' The final board confirms the target as four matching L triominoes. Touch indicators are visible, but the video does not prove tap versus short stroke, so use touch/fill instructions rather than asserting a gesture type.
Quick Tips for Sand Shape Level 2 (spoiler-free)
- Use the central 2x2 hole as the fixed reference and keep every colored group attached to one outer corner.
- The top edge must be split between two Ls; never treat `r1c2`-`r1c4` as one horizontal region.
- If the board feels stuck, look for the color with the cleanest path and use that to regain space.
How to Solve Sand Shape Level 2 — Full Solution
- Touch/fill the lower-left L: `r3c1`, `r4c1`, and `r4c2`.
- Complete the upper-left L: `r1c1`, `r1c2`, and `r2c1`.
- Complete the upper-right L: `r1c3`, `r1c4`, and `r2c4`.
- Finish the lower-right L: `r3c4`, `r4c3`, and `r4c4`, then wait for the completion transition.
Colors in this level:
Red, Green, Blue, Turquoise
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Joining `r1c2`-`r1c4` into a straight top bar; the walkthrough shows this exact invalid shape with a red X.
- Using a center-hole cell such as `r2c2` or `r3c3` as part of a region; the dark 2x2 center remains empty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shape must each region make in Sand Shape Level 2?
Each region must be a matching three-cell L shape. The twelve outer cells form four L triominoes around the empty 2x2 center.
Which cells form the lower-right region in Sand Shape Level 2?
Use `r3c4`, `r4c3`, and `r4c4`. This completes the last L around the center hole in the walkthrough.