Block Out Level 289 Walkthrough
AdvancedMeasured from the Level 289 image on this page, the sampled board breaks down into 10 main colours: blue (15.8%), orange (15.5%) and red (10.2%), plus 7 other colours. The dark board background covers 15.2% of the sample; it reads as empty space or mechanism panels rather than as a coloured block.
Level screenshot
What the Level 289 board is made of
Measured from the Level 289 image on this page, the sampled board breaks down into 10 main colours: blue (15.8%), orange (15.5%) and red (10.2%), plus 7 other colours. The dark board background covers 15.2% of the sample; it reads as empty space or mechanism panels rather than as a coloured block.
- Sampled colours
- 10
- Sample coverage
- 51.8%
- Empty sample rows
- 3
- Colour groups
- 50
The sample covers 51.8% of a 20x28 lattice: 10 colours, 3 empty rows and 50 separate colour groups.
blue 15.8% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
orange 15.5% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
red 10.2% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
cyan 8.2% 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 red 7.9% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
pale blue 6.7% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
yellow 6.7% of the sample
Mostly around the edge, close to the doors and waiting lanes.
navy 6.1% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
green 4.4% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
light cyan 3.2% of the sample
Mostly around the edge, close to the doors and waiting lanes.
navy 15.2% 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: blue
Blue covers 15.8% 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.
Rim colours are doors, not extra blocks
cyan 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 15.2% 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.
10 measured colours
The sample contains 10 main colours. Fewer colours means fewer door groups to track, but the remaining pieces can still block each other; clear one colour at a time.
How the Level 289 clear works
The sample fills 51.8% of its 20x28 lattice and splits into 10 colours and 50 groups. The pieces are spread across the sampled rows (42.1% top, 39.3% middle, 18.6% 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 289 sits in the Advanced tier and in the 281–320 block of this guide. Advanced boards usually have more blocks than comfortable free space. Every parked block costs a lane, so plan two or three moves ahead and keep the board's center clear. 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
If two colours are split into several groups, finish the smaller colour first so it stops competing for lanes.
Strategy note 5
Solve one colour at a time instead of pushing several blocks around at once.
These notes combine the measured 10-colour sample with the advanced mechanics, not a move-by-move transcript. The video above is the exact clear for this board.
Block Out Level 289 — frequently asked questions
- What colours are on the Block Out Level 289 board?
- The board image on this page breaks down into 10 main colours: blue (15.8%), orange (15.5%), red (10.2%), cyan (8.2%), pale red (7.9%), pale blue (6.7%), yellow (6.7%), navy (6.1%), green (4.4%), light cyan (3.2%). 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 289 board?
- Blue is the largest measured colour at 15.8% 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 289 board is empty?
- The dark board background covers 15.2% 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 289 board laid out?
- The sample fills 51.8% of its 20x28 lattice and splits into 10 colours and 50 groups. The pieces are spread across the sampled rows (42.1% top, 39.3% middle, 18.6% 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 289 in Block Out?
- Level 289 is rated Advanced 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 289?
- 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 289?
- Most jams on Level 289 come from opening a second colour before the first is off the board. The sample holds 10 colours split into 50 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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