Colony Flow! Level 397 Strategy Guide

To clear Level 397 in Colony Flow!, scan the bottom row of the board immediately and trigger matches that clear the lowest dispensers first. Clearing space at the bottom creates room for incoming cubes to drop down, keeping central junctions open and preventing early board gridlock.

Focus on Bottom-Row Dispensers

The bottom-row dispensers control board flow in Level 397. If you focus exclusively on easy matches near the top of the grid, bottom dispensers remain blocked, restricting overall cube movement and wasting limited moves.

• Scan for lowest matches first: Always execute matches that clear blocks adjacent to bottom dispensers before considering upper grid moves.
• Pull cubes downward: Clearing bottom spaces allows upper cubes to slide down into open paths, naturally clearing space in the middle of the board.
• Align moves with exits: Pick matches that direct cubes toward primary exit points to meet level quota goals efficiently.

Manage Grid Obstacles and Bottlenecks

Static obstacles in Level 397 block paths and isolate colors. Clearing blocks directly underneath these obstacles reduces bottlenecks.

1. Undermine static blocks: Clear lines beneath obstacles to force them into lower positions where horizontal matches can eliminate them.
2. Prioritize path-opening matches: Skip single-color matches that do not unblock a dispenser or clear an obstacle path.
3. Use horizontal matches for vertical relief: If a column is stuck, create a horizontal match nearby to alter the column structure and unblock static elements.

Group Colors and Avoid Common Errors

Managing color density is necessary to prevent dead ends before completing the stage goal.

• Group same-colored cubes: Direct matching colors into dense clusters near central junctions to enable multi-cube clears and chain reactions.
• Avoid non-functional top matches: Do not take top-row matches simply because they are available; evaluate whether they contribute to bottom dispenser progress.
• Adapt to post-match cascades: Watch board shifts after every clear, adjusting your planned sequence whenever cascades alter block placement.