How the Turn Based Arrow works
Starts locked to its arrow direction. Clearing the counted number of blocks frees it to move both ways.
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
Count down toward the freedom move, then plan routes that were impossible before.
Like every obstacle in the game, the turn based arrow 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 Turn Based Arrow typically starts appearing around Level 1150 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 1126–1150 walkthrough index, or browse every mechanic on the mechanics guide.
Turn Based Arrow FAQ
What does the Turn Based Arrow do in Color Block Jam?
Starts locked to its arrow direction. Clearing the counted number of blocks frees it to move both ways.
How do I deal with the Turn Based Arrow?
Count down toward the freedom move, then plan routes that were impossible before.
Which levels have the Turn Based Arrow?
It typically starts appearing around Level 1150 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.