Sand Shape level guide
Sand Shape Level 26 Walkthrough
Sand Shape Level 26 fills a stepped cross with only 3x3 and 2x2 squares. Lock the upper and lower-left 3x3 anchors, then use the four forced 2x2 pockets around the cut-outs to finish the board.
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How to Solve Sand Shape Level 26 — Full Solution
- Fill the pink 3x3 block in the upper-right portion of the board.
- Fill the peach 3x3 block across the upper-middle area, stopping at the upper-center cut-out.
- Fill the yellow 2x2 square in the middle pocket.
- Fill the turquoise 2x2 square on the lower-right extension.
- Fill the green 2x2 square in the lower-center stem.
- Fill the blue 3x3 block in the lower-left section.
- Finish with the purple 2x2 square on the upper-left shoulder and wait for completion.
Colors in this level:
Pink, Peach, Purple, Blue, Yellow, Green, Turquoise
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Trying to bridge a recess with a rectangle; only 3x3 and 2x2 squares are legal.
- Extending the blue lower-left 3x3 block into the lower-center stem.
Quick Tips for Sand Shape Level 26 (spoiler-free)
- Place all three 3x3 anchors before trying to solve the small pockets.
- Use the lower-center stem only as a 2x2 square, never as an extension of the blue block.
- Leave the lower-right extension empty until the turquoise 2x2 square is the only shape that fits.
Board notes 5 details
- Layout
- The board is a stepped cross with an upper-center cut-out, a right-middle recess, and a lower-center stem. The Required Shapes card permits a 3x3 square and a 2x2 square only.
- Goal
- Tile every playable cell with the visible 3x3 and 2x2 square regions; no rectangular or irregular regions are allowed.
- Opening
- The accepted run establishes pink upper-right and peach upper-middle 3x3 anchors, then fills yellow middle, turquoise lower-right, green stem, and blue lower-left before closing the purple left shoulder.
- Danger Zone
- The recesses create false rectangles. Do not stretch a 2x2 closure into the neighboring 3x3 anchor; neither card shape is a rectangle.
- Mechanics
- The final source frame distinguishes three large 3x3 blocks from four compact 2x2 blocks across the stepped board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which square sizes are allowed in Sand Shape Level 26?
The Required Shapes card allows only a 3x3 square and a 2x2 square.
What should I place after the large square anchors?
Use the four compact 2x2 pockets: upper-left, middle, lower-center, and lower-right.