How the Color-Switching Block works
A two-color block. The gate you send it through decides which color it counts as.
It belongs to the later generation of obstacles: the boards that use it assume you already handle arrows, ice and ropes without thinking, and stack a second rule on top.
How to play around it
Choose the gate that matches the color you are closest to finishing, not the nearest one.
Like every obstacle in the game, the color-switching block never makes a level impossible. Every board can be finished without boosters, so if a route feels blocked, the answer is usually the order in which you clear the other colors, not the obstacle itself.
Where you meet it
The Color-Switching Block typically starts appearing around Level 600 and stays part of the rotation from that point on. Boards that feature it become more frequent as the level numbers climb.
See it in action on the Levels 576–600 walkthrough index, or browse every mechanic on the mechanics guide.
Color-Switching Block FAQ
What does the Color-Switching Block do in Color Block Jam?
A two-color block. The gate you send it through decides which color it counts as.
How do I deal with the Color-Switching Block?
Choose the gate that matches the color you are closest to finishing, not the nearest one.
Which levels have the Color-Switching Block?
It typically starts appearing around Level 600 and is used more often as levels get harder. Open the level walkthrough index to find a video for the exact board you are playing.