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LEVEL 74 / 200

Across the coils, then downward

Return between long branches, a waiting lock and a switched exit

0 / 64arrows free
Symbols in this level Keys / Links / Hammer

Brown cracks = rubble | Hammer arrow clears matching rubble

Key W → Lock V: remove the key first. Key and padlock symbols mark the lines.

Link 1: BC exits, AF switches ends. Its next exit is down.

FOLLOW THE FLOWNo timer · 3 collisions left

Three collisions end this attempt. Free retries.

Arrow A · leftArrow B · upArrow C · rightArrow D · upArrow E · upArrow F · upArrow G · rightArrow H · downArrow I · rightArrow J · upArrow K · downArrow L · downArrow M · upArrow N · upArrow O · rightArrow P · leftArrow Q · upArrow R · rightArrow S · downArrow T · leftArrow U · downArrow V · downArrow W · leftArrow X · leftArrow Y · rightArrow Z · leftArrow AA · rightArrow AB · downArrow AC · downArrow AD · upArrow AE · downArrow AF · leftArrow AG · upArrow AH · downArrow AI · downArrow AJ · downArrow AK · downArrow AL · downArrow AM · leftArrow AN · rightArrow AO · upArrow AP · upArrow AQ · upArrow AR · rightArrow AS · downArrow AT · downArrow AU · downArrow AV · leftArrow AW · downArrow AX · upArrow AY · downArrow AZ · rightArrow BA · rightArrow BB · rightArrow BC · downArrow BD · upArrow BE · upArrow BF · downArrow BG · upArrow BH · leftArrow BI · rightArrow BJ · downArrow BK · rightArrow BL · left

Notice the physically clear lock V before tracing its late key W. Clear AO through hammer X, reconnect both long branches, then inspect the downward exit of AF after BC escapes.

? How to play
How to play: tools and arrow symbols
Trace it. Tap it. Let it go.

Tap any part of a line. Its head travels straight in the arrow direction, and the tail follows the bends. Clear any lines blocking its exit first. Colors help you follow the lines and do not change the rules.

Tools and controls

  • Hint: One free use per attempt. Highlights a safe arrow with a pulsing marker and exit guide, and brings it into view. For a D-marked arrow, the message recommends Head or Tail. Hint does not move the arrow or spend Path sight stock.
  • Path sight: Choose the tool, then an arrow to inspect its exit, blockers, required key, ice marks, rubble and marked bomb targets. For a D-marked arrow, choose Head or Tail before the inspection. One completed inspection costs one use; arming the tool or cancelling is free. It never moves, unlocks or thaws an arrow. Read the stock and rewards section below for more details.
  • Zoom map: On maps with rubble, enlarge the board and scroll to inspect the routes. Choose Show whole map to fit the board again.
  • Restart: Start this puzzle again with a fresh free Hint. Path sight stock carries between attempts; used inspections are not refunded.
  • Sound: Switch game sounds on or off with the button above the board. Use Tab and Enter to play with a keyboard.

Arrow symbols and mechanisms

  • Key and padlock: A locked arrow cannot leave even when its exit is clear. Release its matching key arrow, then check the unlocked arrow's full exit. Tapping a locked arrow costs no collision.
  • Linked reversal: Matching numbered lightning and reversal symbols form a pair. When the lightning arrow leaves, its partner swaps head and tail. The dashed arrowhead previews that future exit; check the new direction after the switch.
  • Hammer and rubble: Brown cracked rocks block an exit. Release the matching hammer arrow to remove those rocks and open the corridor.
  • Bomb and crosshair: A bomb must escape successfully before its burst clears the matching crosshair-marked ordinary arrow. You may release that marked arrow yourself first. Keys, locks and other special arrows are protected.
  • Ice and matching marks: Clear both matching marked arrows to thaw an ice-marked arrow. The first mark cracks the ice; the second thaws it. Each numbered ice group uses its own marks. Thawing does not remove blockers, so check the exit again. Frozen taps cost no collision.
  • Dual end (D): A line with two solid arrowheads offers Head and Tail after you tap it. Each choice follows that end's actual arrowhead. A blocked choice counts as a normal collision; opening or cancelling the chooser is free.

The first five learning levels have unlimited tries and award three stars on completion. Later levels allow three collisions per attempt: finish with zero, one, or two collisions for three, two, or one star. Every level can be solved without spending Path sight. Stars depend only on collisions.

Path sight stock and rewards

Choose Path sight, then one arrow to reveal its full exit and every blocking line. Selecting costs one; cancelling is free. It also reports required keys, ice marks, rubble and marked bomb targets. For a D-marked arrow, choose Head or Tail to inspect that exit; cancelling the chooser is free. Path sight never unlocks, thaws or moves an arrow, or uses your free hint.

Get 3 welcome uses once when first entering level 21 or later, and 2 more for each first clear of a chapter ending at level 25, 30, 35, 40 and every fifth level after that. Previously completed chapters receive any unclaimed rewards once. Stock carries between levels on this browser. Restarting or refreshing does not refund a use. Stars still depend only on collisions.

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A closer look at this puzzle

64 curved arrows occupy 399 cells on a 26-by-26 board. Ordinary long lines A and B keep their separate distant payoffs. Shared crossing Q still needs T and AD cleared. Lock V is physically clear from the start and waits for late key W. Hammer X clears two cracked rocks blocking AO. Matching link 1 connects BC to AF: when BC escapes, AF swaps ends from left to down, and releasing AF opens AH. Fixed stone walls are absent. All arrows can escape without items.

Board
26 × 26
Arrows
64
Verified route rounds
49
Clear exits at the start
4
Show a verified opening tip

Start with the coral arrow pointing down, whose head is at row 25, column 22 (counting from the top left). Its exit is clear. Other valid orders may also work.

Arrow Escape level 74 opening diagram with 64 curved arrows
Opening diagram · Level 74

How do I earn stars?

Three collisions end this attempt. Finish with no collisions for three stars, one for two stars, or two for one star. You can retry for free, and your best result is kept. Using a hint is recorded separately. A clear needs 64 successful removals, one per arrow.