Sand Shape Level 8 Solution

Level Overview

Level 8 of Sand Shape requires players to fill a 4x3 grid with various sand regions. The primary objective is to cover every cell on the grid while strictly adhering to the rule: 'A region can't touch 2 sides of a wall'. Due to the vertical walls positioned between the columns, this rule implies that all placed sand regions must be vertical stacks of cells. Although the 'Required Shapes' display indicates a 2x3 block, the successful completion of the level involves filling the entire 4x3 grid using multiple distinct vertical 2x1 blocks, ensuring no cells are left empty.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Begin by carefully observing the 4x3 grid. Notice the consistent vertical walls that effectively divide the grid into three separate columns. Pay close attention to the crucial rule displayed: 'A region can't touch 2 sides of a wall.'
2. Tap and drag to place a yellow 2x1 sand region. Position this region to cover the two top-left cells of the grid (specifically, the first and second cells in the first column).
3. Next, tap and drag to place a green 2x1 sand region. This region should be placed in the two top-middle cells of the grid (the first and second cells in the second column).
4. Proceed by tapping and dragging a blue 2x1 sand region. Fill the two top-right cells of the grid with this region (the first and second cells in the third column).
5. Continue by tapping and dragging a purple 2x1 sand region. Place this region in the two bottom-middle cells (the third and fourth cells in the second column).
6. Then, tap and drag to place a red 2x1 sand region. Position this region in the two bottom-left cells (the third and fourth cells in the first column).
7. Finally, tap and drag a light blue 2x1 sand region. Use this to fill the last remaining empty cells, which are the two bottom-right cells (the third and fourth cells in the third column).
8. Once all 12 cells of the 4x3 grid are completely covered by these six distinct vertical 2x1 sand regions, the level will automatically register as complete, and you will advance.

Pro Tips

• Always examine the placement of walls and the level rules before making any moves; walls are critical guides for valid region placement. In Level 8, vertical walls mean regions cannot extend horizontally across columns.
• The rule 'A region can't touch 2 sides of a wall' is paramount. It explicitly prevents any single sand region from being placed in a way that it straddles a wall, having cells on both its left and right sides touching that wall.
• Plan your placements to systematically fill each column. Since regions must be vertical, a good strategy is to fill two-cell vertical blocks one by one until all columns are complete.
• While there is a 3-minute timer, it is usually ample time for this type of puzzle. Focus on accuracy and adherence to rules rather than rushing, especially in earlier levels.

Common Mistakes

• Attempting to create a single horizontal sand region that spans across a vertical wall. This action directly violates the 'A region can't touch 2 sides of a wall' rule and will prevent successful placement.
• Failing to fill every single cell in the grid. Even one empty cell will prevent the level from being completed, so double-check all areas before concluding you are done.
• Misinterpreting the 'Required Shapes' visual (a 2x3 block) as a requirement to place one single, large 2x3 contiguous block of sand. Given the wall layout, this is impossible; the objective is to fill the grid with smaller, rule-compliant regions.

Frequently Asked Questions