The short answer
Color Block Jam receives an update every two weeks that adds 50 new levels and refreshes existing ones. The game's support team is direct about the consequence: the same level number can look or play differently after an update. Many walkthrough videos were recorded on older versions of the game, so the board in the video is not always the board in your app.
None of this means the level is broken. It just means the exact move order in an old video may no longer apply to your board.
Why the game keeps changing levels
- Balancing. Levels are tuned over time based on how players perform, so a level that was too hard or too easy can be rebuilt.
- New mechanics. The game keeps adding obstacles such as ice, ropes, ivy and laser doors, and older levels get reworked to use the full toolkit. See the mechanics guide for the complete list.
- Number swaps. Updates can reorder puzzles, which is why two different boards sometimes share one level number across versions.
Why your friend has more levels than you
Updates roll out gradually through the app stores, so some players receive a new build earlier than others. Players who update the game right away unlock the new levels first. Updating the app is also the single best fix whenever a board feels wrong: always play on the latest version.
Make sure you are playing the same game
There is another app called "Color Block Jam Game" by a different studio, with numbered tiles that must be hit several times. This site covers the sliding-block game developed by Gybe Games and published by Rollic, where you swipe colored blocks out through matching gates. If your game has numbered tiles or heart-shaped events, you are playing the other app and its levels will never match these walkthroughs.
What to do when a walkthrough does not match
- Compare the opening board, not the level number. Exits, big block shapes and special obstacles identify a version faster than any number.
- Check alternate recordings. Level pages on this site list additional videos when more than one version of a board exists, including swapped level numbers.
- Update your app to the latest version, then retry the level.
- Play the board you actually have. The habits in the strategy guide solve any board: find the most restricted color, keep the center open, and clear one color at a time.
FAQ
Did Color Block Jam change my level?
Very likely, yes. Updates arrive every two weeks and can rebalance or reorder existing levels, so the same level number can play differently after an update.
Why does my friend have levels I do not have?
Updates roll out gradually through the app stores, and players who update right away get the new levels first. Update your app to catch up.
Why does a video show a different board for my level number?
The video was probably recorded on an older version of the game. Compare the opening layout instead of the number, and look for alternate recordings on the level page.
How often does Color Block Jam add levels?
Every two weeks, on Mondays, the game adds 50 brand-new levels.
Is there a game with the same name but different levels?
Yes. A separate app called "Color Block Jam Game" by another studio uses numbered tiles and different levels. This site covers the Gybe Games version published by Rollic.