Side Gate
Game details
Side Gate: This board starts with 36 planted squares and a required column 8. A verified solution turns one fixed piece clockwise once to complete the 6-line route within 7 placements.
TARGET 6 LINES · LIMIT 7 MOVES
MARKED COLUMN 8: CLEAR TO WIN
ONE CLOCKWISE TURN · AVAILABLE
Colors can mix. Fill any row or column to clear it.
FIXED SET 1 OF 3
Next move unlocks after one failed attempt.
Walkthrough unlocks after two failed attempts.
Exact help marks this attempt as assisted. Replay without it to earn an independent clear.
Select a piece to see its clockwise preview. One turn is free and does not spend a move; its state saves when you leave, and Undo can reverse the turn. Full rows and columns clear regardless of color.
Play endless mode →1–3 select · T turn · Arrows move · Enter/Space place · R restart · M sound
How to solve this puzzle
Clear 6 complete rows or columns in no more than 7 moves. Colors can mix; filled rows and columns clear at the same time.
Main challenge: clear the highlighted column 8 at least once. Other clears still count toward the total and open space, but cannot replace this target.
Estimated difficulty: Hard. Board: 8 × 8. Move limit: 7. A verified route uses 7 placements; this is not claimed as the shortest route.
Planning tip
Compare the selected shape with its clockwise preview before spending the turn. Check the space it will need after a line clears. Use the in-game next-move button when you want an exact placement.