Marble Sort Level 396 — Walkthrough and Solution

Level 396 is the missing color and tunnel trap. The trap in Marble Sort Level 396 is the missing Dark Blue marble; the key is to ignore it and start with Green.

Level396
DifficultyMedium
Priority routeGreen → Blue
Watch forGreen

▶ Video walkthrough of Marble Sort level 396, then the step-by-step below.

⚡ Quick clear

Green → Blue. The top layer hides what's underneath.

Marble Sort Level 396 presents a bulky cross-shaped board with a hidden Dark Blue demand and two Tunnels holding key colors. To beat it, you must prioritize Green and break open the Tunnels early, avoiding the tempting but useless Dark Blue and Black marbles.

The board shows Green, Light Blue, Pink, and Black marbles on the surface, but two Tunnels (each marked with a '4') sit at the top edge and far left edge, trapping hidden colors. Two Surprise Bags block progress—one on the right side and one at the bottom center. The bottom Boxes demand, from left to right: Black, Green, Black, and Dark Blue. Underneath, the second layer reveals Orange, Green, Green, and Light Blue. The Dark Blue Box on the far right is a decoy—no Dark Blue marbles are visible.

Marble Sort Level 396 Walkthrough

The front row of Boxes, left-to-right, initially requires Black, Green, Black, and Dark Blue. The second layer below them holds Orange, Green, Green, and Light Blue.

The critical imbalance: Dark Blue is completely absent from the visible board, and only one Black marble appears on the top left. Both colors are bait—you must avoid them until their true sources are unlocked.

How to Beat Marble Sort Level 396 — Step-by-Step

Phase one: Green extraction and Surprise Bag reveal

  1. Tap the isolated Green marble on the middle-left edge, next to the left Tunnel.
  2. Route the bottom-left Green marble and the bottom-right Green marble to the Conveyor Belt.
  3. Clear the first Box by delivering these three Greens, which unlocks the second bottom Box.
  4. Refrain from touching the Black marble on the top left, and leave Pink and Light Blue marbles alone.
  5. Open the lower Surprise Bag once the bottom-left Green is gone, exposing its hidden color.

Phase two: Tunnel cracking and central zone

  1. Clear the left Tunnel blocker, now that the adjacent Green is removed; if a Pink marble appears and matches a new bottom Box, send it down.
  2. If the left Tunnel spits out Black marbles, match them with the isolated top-left Black marble to clear the first Black Box.
  3. Attack the central dashed 2x2 zone: grab the Green marble from its top-left corner.
  4. Work down the right side: clear Orange and Red/Brown marbles only when a matching Box is ready.
  5. Pop the second Surprise Bag on the right after moving those blockers.

Phase three: Dark Blue flood and final cleanup

  1. Once Pink and Light Blue marbles blocking the top Tunnel are cleared, the Dark Blue marbles will pour out.
  2. Feed every Dark Blue marble straight into the far-right bottom Box without delay.
  3. Clear the second-layer demands: Orange from the central zone's bottom right, and Light Blue from the top edge, in that order.
  4. Watch the Conveyor Belt capacity; only drop a color when you can secure a group of three.

Tips & tricks

  • Always scan the board for Tunnels and Surprise Bags before making a move; they hold the colors you need.
  • Use the Conveyor Belt as a temporary buffer, but never let it fill up—keep at least three free slots.
  • Prioritize clearing any marble that blocks a Tunnel or Surprise Bag, even if it's not an immediate demand.

Common mistakes

  • Falling for the Dark Blue decoy at the start, which jams the belt.
  • Tapping the lone Black marble early, wasting space.
  • Ignoring the Surprise Bags, which hide essential colors and block the drop zone.

Marble Sort Level 396 FAQ

Why does my Conveyor Belt flood on Marble Sort Level 396?

Because you likely pulled down the Dark Blue or Black marbles early, which are not yet matchable, filling the belt with unusable colors.

Which color do I clear first on Marble Sort Level 396?

Green is the first color to clear; you should tap the three Green marbles scattered on the board to open the first Box.

How many moves does it take to clear Marble Sort Level 396?

There is no fixed move count; it varies based on Surprise Bag contents, but a typical clear takes around 40-50 moves.

Do I need boosters to beat Marble Sort Level 396?

No, boosters are not required if you follow the correct order and manage the Conveyor Belt carefully.

What happens if I tap the Dark Blue marble early on Marble Sort Level 396?

Since there are no Dark Blue marbles visible, tapping it is impossible; the mistake is trying to clear the Dark Blue Box immediately, which wastes moves and clogs the belt.

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