Why Color Block Jam Levels Feel Hard: Constraint Over Speed

What makes a board genuinely constrained?

A board is constrained when one lane, space, key, or obstacle controls several destinations. The individual blocks may move easily, but the order has few safe alternatives.

How should your approach change?

Trace the most limited route first, protect its staging space, and make checkpoints after state transitions. This replaces quick matching with a short dependency plan.

What is a sign of improvement?

You can explain why the next move is safe and what route it preserves. Successful planning is more reliable than simply finishing one color quickly.