Smash Fest! Levels 861 to 864 Strategy Guide

To clear levels 861 through 864 in Smash Fest!, focus your shots on central load-bearing anchor blocks rather than chipping away at outer obstacles. These levels restrict your available ammo while introducing dense, grid-based arrangements. Striking internal vertical supports triggers structural collapses, clearing large sections of the board with minimal shots.

Targeting Structural Anchors and Weak Points

Outer defensive blocks absorb damage without collapsing the main layout. Scan the board for small gaps that expose the central vertical pillars holding up the top debris.

• Locate Anchor Columns: Identify central vertical supports or isolated base pillars that carry the weight of upper blocks. Destroying these causes the top sections to fall under their own weight.
• Clear Upper Layers First: If top structures block your path to the base, destroy the upper "hat" first to open a direct firing lane to the main support pillars.
• Exploit Grid Openings: Aim through tight layout gaps to strike internal load-bearing points directly instead of dismantling outer shells block by block.

Shot Trajectory and Ammo Conservation

Levels 862 and 863 feature staggered and diagonal layouts designed to block straight shots. Use screen-edge bounce mechanics to reach weak points behind defensive barriers.

1. Analyze the Bounce Path: Trace the trajectory line from your cannon to the target. If direct line of sight is obstructed, line up shots off the side wall to ricochet behind front cover.
2. Bypass Peripheral Blocks: Ignore isolated side blocks unless they explicitly block your trajectory toward structural supports.
3. Pace Firing: Avoid firing rapidly in the same trajectory. If a shot fails to trigger a collapse, alter your angle before firing again.

Managing High-Density Stages

Level 864 increases block density, placing pieces tightly together. While this limits open sightlines, removing key structural supports causes chain reactions across nearby clusters.

When repeatedly failing a level, pause to observe how the structure shifts after your first impact. If the base remains standing while peripheral pieces fall, shift your target angle by a few degrees toward the remaining central supports to ensure complete board clearance before your ammo depletes.