What You're Up Against
Sand Shape Level 79 presents a 5×7 grid scattered with Red Triangles, Green Circles, and Blue Diamonds. Your goal: divide the entire board into exactly seven distinct 5-cell regions. Every region must include at least one of each gem type—no exceptions. Drag lines between adjacent cells to define boundaries; overlapping or mis-sized regions will fail validation.
Beating Sand Shape Level 79
- Form your first region in the top-left: select (Row 0, Column 0) Red Triangle → (Row 1, Column 0) Green Circle → (Row 1, Column 1) Blue Diamond → (Row 2, Column 1) Red Triangle → (Row 2, Column 2) Green Circle.
- Build the second region top-right: (Row 0, Column 4) Red Triangle → (Row 1, Column 4) Green Circle → (Row 1, Column 3) Blue Diamond → (Row 2, Column 3) Green Circle → (Row 2, Column 4) Red Triangle.
- Continue creating valid 5-cell regions across the grid—each must contain ≥1 Red, ≥1 Green, ≥1 Blue—until all 35 cells are assigned. The game may auto-complete final regions if only one valid configuration remains.
Doing It Faster
- Scan for clusters with balanced gem types before drawing—prioritize corners and edges early to avoid isolation.
- Use the top-bar indicator to verify gem coverage before finalizing each region.
- You have 3 minutes total—no need to rush, but avoid backtracking by planning 2–3 regions ahead.
Where Players Slip Up
- Creating regions with fewer or more than five cells—even one extra or missing cell invalidates it.
- Missing one required gem type (e.g., no Blue Diamond), even with correct cell count.
- Cutting off isolated cells or pockets that can’t form a legal 5-cell region later.
- Overlapping regions—reusing any cell disqualifies the entire solution. This walkthrough emphasizes clean partitioning; the solution hinges on strict adherence to the 5-cell + triple-gem rule across all regions. For more help, explore our full Sand Shape Level 79 guide and related puzzle walkthroughs.