Colony Flow Level 97 introduces a counter board mechanic instead of the standard portrait layout, changing how you approach the puzzle.
This walkthrough breaks down the specific moves and strategies you need to clear the level efficiently, focusing on counter positioning and flow management. The guide covers the opening setup, mid-game counter manipulation, and the final sequence to complete Level 97.
You’ll find practical move-by-move direction for therickiest sections, along with alternative approaches if you get stuck at common bottleneck points.
Colony Flow Level 97 Walkthrough
Colony Flow Level 97 is a four-counter emblem board where numbered corner panels, a blue-white center diamond, and a green-yellow side diamond share linked routes. The challenge is traffic management: the early magenta, yellow, and dark border waves must reduce the counters before bright accent colors flood the connectors.
Start with the magenta 25 wave to shrink the lower-right counter, then send yellow 18 to reduce the lower-left panel. Route one dark border stack early so the center diamond gets a clear side. Bring in white or cyan center waves only after both lower counters are moving, then use green and orange support waves to open the side diamond. Finish by draining purple, cyan, and cleanup stacks once the corner panels are below their opening values.
Step-by-Step Solution
Tap the magenta 25 wave first.
This starts shrinking the lower-right counter and opens its nearby border route.
Send the yellow 18 wave next.
It begins reducing the lower-left panel, ensuring both bottom counters drop before the middle lanes become crowded.
Route one dark border stack early.
This gives the center diamond a clear side and prevents a bridge clash with the lower-left diamond.
Bring in a white or cyan center wave only after both lower counters are moving.
Opening the central route too soon traps traffic behind the wooden panels.
Use green and orange support waves to clear the lower-left diamond.
These open the side bridge and relieve pressure on the shared connectors.
Drain purple, cyan, and smaller cleanup stacks last.
By this point, counters should be low and central routes open enough to handle late accent colors safely.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Opening large cyan or purple accent waves before the 108 and 99 corner panels start dropping traps the counters behind decorative traffic.
- Ignoring the dark border wave until late leaves the center diamond and lower-left side diamond fighting over the same connector.
Tips and Strategies
- Think counters first, decorations second. The numbered corner panels must start dropping before bright cyan and purple accents use the same bridges.
- Use one dark border wave early. It stabilizes the center diamond and keeps the lower counters from competing for the same connector.
- Keep five waiting slots clear. You need room for border waves and counter-focused matches once the wooden boxes open.
- Delay large cyan and purple waves until the 108 and 99 panels are already dropping.
- Think in chain clears. The best move sets up the next two moves, not just the quickest current match.
Related Games
- Colony Flow Level 99 Walkthrough — Continue to this late-game walkthrough for another advanced Colony Flow counter-and-connector puzzle after mastering Level 97’s route order.
- Colony Flow Level 25 Walkthrough — Revisit the Level 25 guide to practice opening-wave timing and linked-lane management on an earlier Colony Flow board.
Enjoy!