Sand Shape Level 162 Solution

Level Overview

Level 162 of Sand Shape challenges players to partition the game board into distinct shapes. The primary objective is to ensure that each created shape contains exactly one of each gem type: a red flame gem, a blue diamond gem, and a green leaf gem. The level features a grid with an irregular 'H' like layout and starts with two of each gem type strategically placed. Players must draw a boundary using the brush tool to define the first shape, with the remaining area automatically forming the second shape. The level is timed, starting at 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. 1. Observe the initial layout: You will see two blue diamond gems (top-left, top-right), two red flame gems (middle-right, near center-right), and two green leaf gems (middle-left, bottom-left). The objective 'Each shape has exactly one of each gem' means you need to create two distinct shapes, each containing one blue, one red, and one green gem.
2. 2. Start your first path from the blue diamond gem located at the top-left corner of the grid (Row 0, Column 0).
3. 3. Drag your finger or mouse to the right one cell (to Row 0, Column 1).
4. 4. Continue dragging downwards one cell (to Row 1, Column 1).
5. 5. Drag to the right one cell (to Row 1, Column 2).
6. 6. Drag downwards one cell (to Row 2, Column 2).
7. 7. Drag to the right one cell, encompassing the red flame gem located at Row 2, Column 3. At this point, your shape includes the initial blue diamond, and this red flame gem.
8. 8. Continue dragging downwards one cell (to Row 3, Column 3).
9. 9. Drag to the left one cell (to Row 3, Column 2). This path should be forming a boundary around the green leaf gem at Row 2, Column 1.
10. 10. Drag upwards, completing the enclosed shape. The final shape will include the blue diamond gem at (0,0), the green leaf gem at (2,1), and the red flame gem at (2,3).
11. 11. Upon successfully closing this path, the game will automatically define two distinct shapes. The first shape you drew will contain one of each gem type, and the remaining cells will form a second shape that also contains one of each gem type (the blue diamond at (0,4), the green leaf at (3,1), and the red flame at (2,4)).
12. 12. Once both shapes are valid according to the objective, the level will be marked as complete, and fireworks will appear.

Pro Tips

• Always count the total number of each gem type at the start of the level. If there are 'N' of each gem, you will need to create 'N' distinct shapes.
• Plan your path carefully before drawing. It can be helpful to visualize where the partition line will go to isolate the correct gems for each section.
• Pay attention to the instant feedback. If you try to include an incorrect number of gems in a shape, an 'X' symbol will appear, indicating an invalid move.
• Use the undo feature (which happens automatically after an invalid drawn path) to correct mistakes without losing too much time or progress.
• Start by enclosing one set of gems that are relatively close together, as this often simplifies the task of segmenting the rest of the board.

Common Mistakes

• Attempting to include more than one of the same gem type within a single shape, or failing to include all three required types (red, blue, green). The game provides immediate feedback for this, often with an 'X' mark.
• Drawing a path that leaves a section of the grid isolated without any gems, or with an imbalance of gems that cannot be resolved into valid shapes.
• Not using the full grid area effectively, creating very small or overly complex shapes that make it difficult to accommodate all gems.
• Rushing through the level without considering the placement of all gems, leading to multiple invalid attempts and wasted time.

Frequently Asked Questions