Sand Shape level guide
Sand Shape Level 8 Walkthrough
Sand Shape Level 8 is a full 6x6 board divided into six 2x3 rectangles by short interior walls. Two early wall-crossing attempts are rejected; the accepted solution fills the six wall-bounded blocks.
Board Notes
- Layout
- The board is a complete 6-row by 6-column grid. Short wall segments divide it into three 2-column blocks across the top three rows and three matching blocks across the bottom three rows.
- Goal
- Fill six matching 2x3 rectangles: top-left `r1c1`-`r3c2`, top-middle `r1c3`-`r3c4`, top-right `r1c5`-`r3c6`, bottom-left `r4c1`-`r6c2`, bottom-middle `r4c3`-`r6c4`, and bottom-right `r4c5`-`r6c6`.
- Opening
- The video first rejects a red-hatched top-left attempt and an orange-hatched bottom-right attempt. On the accepted run, start with the yellow top-middle rectangle, then continue clockwise through the remaining five blocks.
- Danger Zone
- The instruction warns that a region cannot touch two sides of a wall. Keep every 2x3 rectangle on one side of the short wall dividers; do not bridge the center seam or cross between adjacent two-column blocks.
- Mechanics
- The rule card shows a 2x3 rectangle and the board warning reads, 'A region can't touch 2 sides of a wall.' The video visibly shows two rejected hatched regions with red X marks, followed by six accepted rectangles; it does not prove whether those rejections consume lives.
Quick Tips for Sand Shape Level 8 (spoiler-free)
- Read the short walls as separators: each finished region is exactly three rows tall and two columns wide.
- Ignore the two red-X attempts and count six accepted rectangles for the solution; the failed previews are not additional moves.
- 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 8 — Full Solution
- After the rejected previews clear, fill the yellow top-middle rectangle: `r1c3`-`r3c4`.
- Fill the green top-right rectangle: `r1c5`-`r3c6`.
- Fill the turquoise bottom-right rectangle: `r4c5`-`r6c6`.
- Fill the blue bottom-middle rectangle: `r4c3`-`r6c4`.
- Fill the purple top-left rectangle: `r1c1`-`r3c2`.
- Finish with the red bottom-left rectangle: `r4c1`-`r6c2`, then wait for the completion transition.
Colors in this level:
Yellow, Green, Turquoise, Blue, Purple, Red
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Crossing one of the short wall dividers and making a region touch two wall sides; the video marks the top-left and bottom-right previews with red Xs.
- Treating the full top or bottom half as one region; each half contains three separate 2x3 rectangles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the target shape in Sand Shape Level 8?
Each region is a six-cell 2x3 rectangle. The six rectangles are separated by the short interior walls.
Do the two red-X previews count as solution moves?
No. They are rejected previews shown before the accepted run. The completed solution uses six accepted rectangles.