Colony Flow

Colony Flow! level guide

Colony Flow! Level 196 Walkthrough

normal Live 8 colours / pieces Checked September 20, 2026

Level 196 features a cat sitting on a wooden bench against a light green background. Clear outer green grass blocks first to expose the dark brown bench and beige cat body. Keep slots open while working through locked boxes.

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How to beat Colony Flow! Level 196 — full solution

  1. Tap the Light Green 23 box from the front row. Its ants immediately strip exposed light green background blocks from the top and sides.
  2. Tap the Brown 50 box in the front row, followed by the Light Green 25 box on the right. Ants remove the outer light green background and start peeling the brown bench edges.
  3. Tap the Light Green 45 box and the Light Green 30 box as they reach the front row. This clears the remaining upper green backdrop and reveals the cat head and ears.
  4. Tap the Beige 45 box and Beige 20 box once beige fur is uncovered. The ants dismantle the cat body and tail, exposing the inner dark collar and chest details.
  5. Tap the Dark Purple 55 box and the Dark Green 25 box to clear the decorative collar and face elements. This frees the light blue key resting near the tail.
  6. Tap the unlocked Cyan box freed by the key, along with the Brown 45 box. They strip the lower bench supports and inner platform blocks.
  7. Tap the remaining Brown 25, Brown 32, and Beige 50 boxes as rows advance. Ants clear the bench framework and remaining cat outlines.
  8. Tap the final Brown 23 and Brown 11 boxes into the remaining slots. They carry away the last bench blocks to complete the stage.

On this board:

Light GreenBrownBeigeDark GreenPurpleDark PurpleCyanGrey

Moves that cost you the level

  • Tapping the Beige 45 box before clearing the outer light green border → beige pixels are completely enclosed inside the cat silhouette, stalling the box in a slot.
  • Filling all slots before releasing the cyan key → the cyan lock remains blocked and prevents access to the lower stack.

Quick tips for Level 196

  • Strip surrounding background tiles first to maximize exposed border area for central figure colours.
  • Prioritize freeing the key icon near the cat tail so locked boxes deep in the stack can be reached safely.
Board breakdown5 notes
Layout
A pixel-art cat perched on a wooden bench against a light green backdrop. Five slots sit above a layered stack of ant boxes.
Goal
Dismantle all coloured pixels using ant boxes from the stack without jamming all five slots.
Opening
Start with the Light Green 23 box in the front row to begin chipping away the large exterior background.
Trap
The Beige 45 and Beige 20 boxes cannot work until the surrounding light green backdrop and dark purple collar are partially cleared.
Mechanic
A locked box in the stack requires collecting the cyan key embedded near the bottom right of the cat tail.

Level 196 questions

  • What should I tap first on Level 196?

    Tap the Light Green 23 box in the front row. It immediately attacks the fully exposed light green background.

  • How do I unlock the locked box in the stack?

    Clear the blocks around the cat's tail at the bottom right of the picture to release the cyan key.