Sand Shape level guide
Sand Shape Level 78 Walkthrough
Sand Shape Level 78 tiles an 8x8 red-gem grid with 2x2 and 3x3 blocks. Separate the top gems first, then preserve the lower routes for one-gem closures.
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How to Solve Sand Shape Level 78 — Full Solution
- Split the top row into four gem-bearing blocks from left to right.
- Build the left-middle 3x3 region around its red gem.
- Use the central gem for a compact block before extending lower.
- Reserve the right-middle gem for its 3x3 route.
- Close the lower-left, lower-centre, and lower-right blocks, checking one red gem in each.
Colors in this level:
Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Peach, Red
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Combining two top-row red gems in the same region.
- Making a shape larger than either Required Shapes card.
Quick Tips for Sand Shape Level 78 (spoiler-free)
- Lock the top gem blocks first.
- Count one red gem before closing every block.
- Leave lower gems for their own final regions.
Board notes 5 details
- Layout
- An 8x8 grid distributes red gems across the top, left, centre, and lower-right.
- Goal
- Every 2x2 or 3x3 colored block must contain exactly one red gem.
- Opening
- The verified solve separates the top row before building the left-middle and central blocks.
- Danger Zone
- Do not merge adjacent top gems into one oversized block.
- Mechanics
- Only 2x2 and 3x3 Required Shapes are legal, with one red gem per shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shapes are allowed in Level 78?
The rule card allows 2x2 and 3x3 blocks only.
What does every finished block need?
Exactly one red gem.