Tetris Attack/Puzzle rounds 3-4

Remember, the bottom row is r1 and the left column is c1.

Puzzle 3-1
Moves required: 2

Notice how many stars there are... what does that mean? This puzzle is interesting in that it has a normal, relaxed solution, and then another which requires you to make the second move within a certain time of the first move.

Puzzle 3-2
Moves required: 2

Count your blocks! This is a good example of how thinking about what columns the blue blocks must be in can be very useful. Only one way also makes the greens work.

Puzzle 3-3
Moves required: 2

By now you know better than to just try switching the middle panels. This does not always work, but for some puzzles such as this one, it is best to think in layers; if different colors are stacked, get one color to always be on the top, keeping the same color order down the stack. You will have some unstacked columns as well.

Puzzle 3-4
Moves required: 2

Sorry, matching yellow first will just not work. This is also a situation where the previous think-in-layers suggestion will not work, as there just are not enough moves for it. So if yellow's not the first match, what has to be?

Puzzle 3-5
Moves required: 3

This puzzle is an exception: you will be making a match prior to your final move. It also has a very tricky alternate solution. Count your purples, and keep in mind what has to happen for them to all clear.

Puzzle 3-6
Moves required: 2

Well this sure looks a lot like 2-6, doesn't it? There are actually numerous combo/chain results that can occur, depending on which blocks you move.

Puzzle 3-7
Moves required: 2

You may quickly notice after trying that no matter which purple you move out from between the reds, some of the reds will clear before you can get rid of the other purple. Which panel of a 5 combo must be last to switch?

Puzzle 3-8
Moves required: 3

Well that looks ridiculously similar to 2-4... In actuality, this setup creates an additional solution.

Puzzle 3-9
Moves required: 2

Remember, a group of 4 panels must either be all in the same column, or in 4 different columns. Take a look at those light blue panels...

Puzzle 3-10
Moves required: 2

Good opportunity to think in layers!

Puzzle 4-1
Moves required: 2

Don't let those 3 reds in the middle column fool you into thinking that's the way you want it. And remember, it can be good to concentrate on a different color for a while.

Puzzle 4-2
Moves required: 2

Just because a move makes a bad first move doesn't mean you can't use it later on. Another puzzle to think in layers on.

Puzzle 4-3
Moves required: 3

Yes, you really can do this in only 3 moves. If you're coming up with a 4-move solution, try reversing the way you're solving it and see if that gives you any ideas.

Puzzle 4-4
Moves required: 2

It's all about the layers. Got a pesky panel that's not cooperating? Try getting it by itself.

Puzzle 4-5
Moves required: 3

Having a timing problem? Try switching up the order of your moves.

Puzzle 4-6
Moves required: 1

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Puzzle 4-7
Moves required: 2

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Puzzle 4-8
Moves required: 3

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Puzzle 4-9
Moves required: 3

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Puzzle 4-10
Moves required: 3

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