2:16 lower-key-row layout with bottom 5 and 8 counters
Color Block Jam Level 174 Solution
For Level 174, unlock the lower gate row gradually while keeping the center from filling. Clear the upper red/orange and right teal pieces after the bottom counters open, then finish the last purple block in the center before completion around 2:50.
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Which video shows the Level 174 solution?
6 timestamped steps
Step-by-step solution
Use each checkpoint to confirm that your board still matches the walkthrough.
Key checkpoints
Use these moments to confirm that your board still matches before continuing.
| Time | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| 0:20 | The source shows visible Level 174 with a 2:16 timer, bottom counters 5 and 8, and multiple key-marked blocks. |
| 1:00 | By about 1:00, the bottom counters have reduced and the center is less congested. |
| 2:30 | Around 2:30, only a few pieces remain, including the final purple block near the center. |
| 2:50 | The Level Complete panel appears around 2:50. |
Confirm Level 174 with timer 2:16, bottom counters 5 and 8, several key-marked blocks, and a dense lower gate row.
Checkpoint: The top red/orange pieces, right teal column, and bottom lock row match the source.
Watch at 0:20Start by unlocking the lower gate row gradually, moving key-marked blocks without sealing the center.
Checkpoint: By about 1:00, the bottom counters have reduced and the center has room.
Watch at 1:00After the lower row opens, clear the upper red and orange pieces so the right-side teal pieces can move.
Checkpoint: Around 1:30, the top and right side are much less crowded.
Watch at 1:30Route the right teal pieces through the opened side and bottom exits.
Checkpoint: The board is mostly open by about 2:10.
Watch at 2:10Finish the last purple block near the center after all surrounding lanes are clear.
Checkpoint: Only the final center piece remains around 2:30.
Watch at 2:30Move the final piece through its matching exit.
Checkpoint: Level Complete appears around 2:50.
Watch at 2:50
Which evidence verifies the Level 174 walkthrough?
Each row links a visible gameplay fact to the walkthrough frame used to check it.
| Fact | Source role | Timestamp | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| The source shows visible Level 174 with a 2:16 timer, bottom counters 5 and 8, and multiple key-marked blocks. | CherieGaming walkthrough evidence | 0:20 | July 17, 2026 |
| By about 1:00, the bottom counters have reduced and the center is less congested. | CherieGaming walkthrough evidence | 1:00 | July 17, 2026 |
| Around 2:30, only a few pieces remain, including the final purple block near the center. | CherieGaming walkthrough evidence | 2:30 | July 17, 2026 |
| The Level Complete panel appears around 2:50. | CherieGaming walkthrough evidence | 2:50 | July 17, 2026 |
Common mistakes
- Trying to clear upper pieces before the lower key row and counters have opened.
- Filling the center with temporary pieces and trapping the right teal column.
- Moving the final purple block too early, before the surrounding exits are clear.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Level 174 source verified?
Yes. The reviewed source shows the Level 174 badge, the matching opening layout, and a Level Complete panel around 2:50.
What is the main trick in Level 174?
Open the lower key row first while keeping the center flexible for the later teal and purple pieces.
Is Level 174 Hard or Very Hard?
Unknown from this source. No visible in-game Hard or Very Hard label appears in the reviewed frames.
Wrong layout?
This walkthrough matches the Level 174 board with timer 2:16, bottom counters 5 and 8, multiple key-marked blocks, and a dense lower gate row. If your board, timer, counters, exits, or visible level label differ, use the Wrong Level tool instead of forcing these moves.
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