Color Block Jam Two-Route Choice: Compare Before Moving

What should you compare?

Compare the blocker each route removes, the lane it occupies, and the destination it enables. Include the remaining recovery space in the decision.

Is the shorter route better?

Not necessarily. A short route that blocks the next color can create a longer recovery or a deadlock.

How do you test the choice?

Choose the more reversible route first and pause at its next checkpoint. If it reduces access, return and test the other branch.