Why does Smash Fest Level 42 still feel locked when I hit the ice?

Because the left side of the orange frame is still sealing it in. Break that shell first so the upper and lower ice stacks can separate.

Smash Fest! level guide

Smash Fest! Level 42 Walkthrough

hard Target: 18 moves 6 colors

Smash Fest Level 42 is an orange frame around two ice stacks that clears best when the left side is opened first and the boxed center is allowed to separate.

Board Notes

Layout: An orange frame wraps two blue ice stacks, one near the top and one trapped lower in the middle. After the left side breaks, the box opens into a few short outer posts and scattered ice cubes.
Goal: You need to break open the left side of the orange frame first, free the ice stacks, and then clean the short outer posts plus the last floor cubes.
Opening: Start on the left side of the orange frame so the boxed ice stops acting like one locked window.
Danger Zone: Shooting the center ice while the left frame is still intact keeps the board boxed in and delays the right-side cleanup.
Mechanics: This is a frame-and-ice window board where one side of the shell must open before the upper and lower ice stacks can separate.

Quick Tips for Smash Fest! Level 42 (spoiler-free)

Open the shell first; the ice is much easier once the left frame has been broken.
With 6 colors in play, clear the pair with the fewest blockers first so the board opens up instead of tightening.
Think in chain clears. The best move is the one that sets up the next two moves, not just the quickest current match.

How to Solve Smash Fest! Level 42 — Full Solution

Shoot the left side of the orange frame instead of the center ice.
Keep widening that left opening until the frame stops locking the ice together.
Let the left pieces fall while the upper and lower ice stacks separate inside the box.
Remove the loose orange pieces and the short right-side leftovers still leaning on the ice.
Trim the lower ice blocks across the floor line.
Knock down the taller remaining frame post after the center has already loosened.
Finish the last single ice cubes and short orange blocks on the platform.

Colors in this level:

Orange, Red, Yellow, Blue, Cyan, White

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Drilling the center ice before opening the left side of the frame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Smash Fest Level 42 still feel locked when I hit the ice?
Because the left side of the orange frame is still sealing it in. Break that shell first so the upper and lower ice stacks can separate.