Block Out Level 159 Walkthrough
IntermediateMeasured from the Level 159 image on this page, the sampled board breaks down into 8 main colours: red (20.5%), green (12.6%) and blue (12.6%), plus 5 other colours. The dark board background covers 15.0% of the sample; it reads as empty space or mechanism panels rather than as a coloured block.
Level screenshot
What the Level 159 board is made of
Measured from the Level 159 image on this page, the sampled board breaks down into 8 main colours: red (20.5%), green (12.6%) and blue (12.6%), plus 5 other colours. The dark board background covers 15.0% of the sample; it reads as empty space or mechanism panels rather than as a coloured block.
- Sampled colours
- 8
- Sample coverage
- 51.8%
- Empty sample rows
- 5
- Colour groups
- 53
The sample covers 51.8% of a 20x28 lattice: 8 colours, 5 empty rows and 53 separate colour groups.
red 20.5% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
green 12.6% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
blue 12.6% of the sample
Sits almost entirely on the outer rim, where the door slots are. Treat it as a rim or door colour rather than another block group.
pale blue 11.4% of the sample
Concentrated in the central half of the sample, so these pieces have to cross the busiest lanes.
deep green 10.9% of the sample
Concentrated in the central half of the sample, so these pieces have to cross the busiest lanes.
orange 8.8% of the sample
Concentrated in the central half of the sample, so these pieces have to cross the busiest lanes.
yellow 5.3% of the sample
Mostly around the edge, close to the doors and waiting lanes.
light grey 2.9% of the sample
Sits almost entirely on the outer rim, where the door slots are. Treat it as a rim or door colour rather than another block group.
navy 15.0% of the sample
Dark board backing — empty cells or mechanism panels, not a coloured block.
Read from the board image on this page, last measured 2026-10-19. Percentages are shares of the sampled board; the sample grid is not the game's exact cell grid.
How to read this board
Start from the largest colour: red
Red covers 20.5% of the sampled board — more than any other colour. It has the most pieces to route, so clear it early once its door is reachable instead of leaving it until the board is tight.
Protect the middle: pale blue
Pale blue sits mostly in the central half of the sample. Moving it will cross routes other colours still need, so keep that part of the board as clear as the level allows.
Rim colours are doors, not extra blocks
blue and light grey appear almost only on the outer rim. They mark door slots or trim; do not count them as another group of pieces to clear.
The board starts crowded
Only 15.0% of the sample is dark background. With little spare space, every parked block costs a lane; plan two or three moves ahead before sliding into the centre.
How the Level 159 clear works
The sample fills 51.8% of its 20x28 lattice and splits into 8 colours and 53 groups. The pieces are spread across the sampled rows (19.3% top, 61.4% middle, 19.3% bottom) rather than stacked in one band. Red is the most divided colour, with 9 separate groups in the sample. Space is shared, so the order matters more than the speed: a block parked in a doorway can wall off another colour completely.
Level 159 sits in the Intermediate tier and in the 121–160 block of this guide. Mid-game boards start crossing lanes and adding a second color on the same route. The extra challenge is not speed but sequencing — clear the block whose path disappears first. The sample has a continuous run of 3 empty rows, which is the widest waiting lane on the board.
Strategy note 1
Use the 3-row empty band as a one-way lane. Move a block straight through it instead of parking inside it.
Strategy note 2
Red is split into 9 groups. Clear the group closest to its door first; the far groups stay blocked until that run is finished.
Strategy note 3
Only 51.8% of the sample is covered, so the edges can hold waiting blocks while the centre stays open.
Strategy note 4
Use the outer edges as waiting space; the centre is the route you will need again.
Strategy note 5
When the centre is packed, work from the outer lanes inward instead of pushing through the middle.
These notes combine the measured 8-colour sample with the intermediate mechanics, not a move-by-move transcript. The video above is the exact clear for this board.
Block Out Level 159 — frequently asked questions
- What colours are on the Block Out Level 159 board?
- The board image on this page breaks down into 8 main colours: red (20.5%), green (12.6%), blue (12.6%), pale blue (11.4%), deep green (10.9%), orange (8.8%), yellow (5.3%), light grey (2.9%). The names are read off the measured hex values shown beside each swatch, so they can differ from the name the game gives the same block.
- Which colour covers the most of the Level 159 board?
- Red is the largest measured colour at 20.5% of the sample. That makes it the colour with the most pieces to route, so it is usually the one worth clearing early once its door is open.
- How much of the Level 159 board is empty?
- The dark board background covers 15.0% of the sample. It can include empty cells and mechanism panels, so read it as spare backing area rather than a count of free moves.
- Does the board image show the order to move the blocks?
- No. A still image shows the colours and their layout, but not the block queue or the order the game offers. The video on this page is the exact clear; the measured breakdown is what the board costs to clear, not a tap-by-tap order.
- How is the Level 159 board laid out?
- The sample fills 51.8% of its 20x28 lattice and splits into 8 colours and 53 groups. The pieces are spread across the sampled rows (19.3% top, 61.4% middle, 19.3% bottom) rather than stacked in one band. The sample has a continuous run of 3 empty rows, which is the widest waiting lane on the board.
- What difficulty is Level 159 in Block Out?
- Level 159 is rated Intermediate difficulty in Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle. Tiers run from Beginner (1-99) through Intermediate (100-249) and Advanced (250-449) to Expert (450 and up).
- Is there a video walkthrough for Block Out Level 159?
- Yes — the video on this page plays the complete clear of this board, so you can follow the block routes in real time.
- Why do I get stuck on Block Out Level 159?
- Most jams on Level 159 come from opening a second colour before the first is off the board. The sample holds 8 colours split into 53 groups, so every extra front costs a lane. Clear one colour at a time, keep the middle open, and treat the edges as waiting space.
- Does Block Out work offline?
- Yes. Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle can be played offline once installed — there are no online requirements during normal play.
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