Block Out Level 38 Walkthrough
BeginnerMeasured from the Level 38 image on this page, the sampled board breaks down into 10 main colours: orange (22.2%), cyan (14.1%) and blue (13.4%), plus 7 other colours. The dark board background covers 8.2% of the sample; it reads as empty space or mechanism panels rather than as a coloured block.
Level screenshot
What the Level 38 board is made of
Measured from the Level 38 image on this page, the sampled board breaks down into 10 main colours: orange (22.2%), cyan (14.1%) and blue (13.4%), plus 7 other colours. The dark board background covers 8.2% of the sample; it reads as empty space or mechanism panels rather than as a coloured block.
- Sampled colours
- 10
- Sample coverage
- 50.2%
- Empty sample rows
- 0
- Colour groups
- 45
The sample covers 50.2% of a 20x28 lattice: 10 colours, 0 empty rows and 45 separate colour groups.
orange 22.2% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
cyan 14.1% 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.
blue 13.4% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
pale blue 11.8% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
medium blue 6.2% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
red 5.6% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
yellow 5.2% 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.
navy 5.2% of the sample
Mostly around the edge, close to the doors and waiting lanes.
medium red 4.9% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
pink 3.3% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
navy 8.2% 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: orange
Orange covers 22.2% 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 and yellow 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 8.2% 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 38 clear works
The sample fills 50.2% of its 20x28 lattice and splits into 10 colours and 45 groups. More sampled pieces sit in the top third (56.6%) than in the bottom third (19.6%), so the upper lanes carry most of the traffic. Medium blue is the most divided colour, with 11 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 38 sits in the Beginner tier and in the 1–40 block of this guide. Early boards introduce one idea at a time: match the door color, follow the lane, and keep the path back open. Treat them as a tutorial for route planning rather than a race. The sample has no empty rows and no full-width corridor, so spare space is limited.
Strategy note 1
The sample has no empty rows, so every move has to open the next one. Plan two moves ahead before sliding into the middle.
Strategy note 2
Medium blue is split into 11 groups. Clear the group closest to its door first; the far groups stay blocked until that run is finished.
Strategy note 3
Only 50.2% 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
If a colour has one group near its door and one group far away, clear the near group first.
These notes combine the measured 10-colour sample with the beginner mechanics, not a move-by-move transcript. The video above is the exact clear for this board.
Block Out Level 38 — frequently asked questions
- What colours are on the Block Out Level 38 board?
- The board image on this page breaks down into 10 main colours: orange (22.2%), cyan (14.1%), blue (13.4%), pale blue (11.8%), medium blue (6.2%), red (5.6%), yellow (5.2%), navy (5.2%), medium red (4.9%), pink (3.3%). 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 38 board?
- Orange is the largest measured colour at 22.2% 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 38 board is empty?
- The dark board background covers 8.2% 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 38 board laid out?
- The sample fills 50.2% of its 20x28 lattice and splits into 10 colours and 45 groups. More sampled pieces sit in the top third (56.6%) than in the bottom third (19.6%), so the upper lanes carry most of the traffic. The sample has no empty rows and no full-width corridor, so spare space is limited.
- What difficulty is Level 38 in Block Out?
- Level 38 is rated Beginner 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 38?
- 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 38?
- Most jams on Level 38 come from opening a second colour before the first is off the board. The sample holds 10 colours split into 45 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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