CubeAway Level 26 Guide: How to Clear the Connected Tower

To beat Level 26 in CubeAway, peel off the unblocked outer arrows on the top and bottom cube heads before attempting to clear the central connecting pillar. Level 26 replaces standard single-cube and cross formations with a barbell-shaped vertical tower: two large multi-cube clusters linked by a narrow pillar. Tapping inward-facing arrows too early causes collisions with the opposite cube mass or the central stem. Removing the exterior layers first creates open exit trajectories for the inner blocks.

Level 26 Clearing Priority

Because the central pillar is clamped between two larger heads, blocks must be removed from the outside inward to avoid deadlocking the board.

Step-by-Step Clearing Sequence

Rotate the camera frequently to confirm that each selected arrow has an unobstructed path into empty space before tapping.

1. Strip the Top Outer Shell: Rotate the camera above the structure. Tap all upward-pointing arrows on the roof of the upper cube, then clear any lateral arrows pointing away from the structure into open space.
2. Strip the Bottom Outer Shell: Angle the camera below the structure to view the underside of the lower cube. Tap all downward-pointing arrows, followed by the outward-facing lateral arrows along the base perimeter.
3. Carve the Lateral Flanks: Spin the puzzle horizontally. Tap any newly exposed arrows on the sides of both cube heads that face away from the center. Both the upper and lower heads should now be hollow frames rather than solid blocks.
4. Clear the Head-Pillar Interface: Inspect the inward-facing faces—the ceiling of the lower head and the floor of the upper head. Remove only the blocks with arrows pointing laterally away from the center stem.
5. Dismantle the Central Pillar: With the surrounding heads thinned, tap the horizontal arrows on the central shaft first. Once the lateral blocks fly free, tap the vertical pillar blocks pointing toward whichever head has the clearer vertical opening.
6. Remove Remaining Core Blocks: Finish the puzzle by tapping the remaining inward-pointing arrows on both heads. With the pillar gone, these blocks can travel straight through the central gap without obstruction.

Avoiding Common Failure Points

• Check Angle Alignment: At the junction where the narrow pillar meets each head, visual perspective can mislead. An arrow may appear clear but clip an adjacent block's edge. Align the camera directly parallel to the intended flight path to confirm clearance before tapping.
• Balance Both Heads: Do not completely dismantle the top cluster while leaving the bottom cluster untouched. Inward-pointing pillar blocks often require clearance windows on both ends. Alternate removals evenly between the upper and lower heads to maintain valid moves.