Topic, Game "BLockoban"

  I just completed my 1,000th level here. Next goal: 2,000. How are you all coming along with the game? Chris has made a lot of superb, fun challenges over the past 3 years.

  On my way to 1000, picked up a nice highscore on Colors Challenge 144 (BLockoban). I wanted to highlight this one particularly because I reckon this has a lot more in it and this type of level is my favourite as there's many solutions and optimisation to be found! Very fun one Chris, good luck to anyone who tries to beat my score!

  Yes, that's the best way to go. Being slow and steady is the best strategy for winning. Good luck to you!

  I know, I don't play this game often so I'll likely just slowly get closer and closer until I pass 1000!

  Wow CG52, you're not too far from solving 1000 levels here. I have plenty of kids and easy levels for you to try. If you have the time and motivation to do them. But of course, it's up to you.

  Soon enough, we'll be at 12,000 total levels before 2026. The way things are going, I guess YGG4 is taking a hiatus break again. He'll probably be back around Christmas or Thanksgiving of this year. It's too bad we couldn't get that 250th official here.

  Okay, well good night. Have a peaceful safe evening.

  No need to be sorry, Chris. Thanks for having corrected the titles, I will accept your levels tomorrow (it's time for me to go to bed).

  Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize that. Well can I just make fresh levels and change the title instead? Nvm, I'll just rename those 12 and 13. Or if you want to do it, that's fine. I agree. Next time I'll pay more attention to that. Sorry, I just read your PM.

EDIT: I just corrected the titles of the levels. They are ready to be accepted. Thank you my friend.

  @John: level Gem Field II (BLockoban) is really amazing. I didn’t find your solution in 21 moves, but after many attempts I got 18 :) Good luck!

@Chris: apparently you didn’t see my PM about your series "Yellow Eye". You have created Yellow Eye 4 and 5, but they were already existing with different titles: Yellow Eye Four and Yellow Eye Five.

I would suggest to change the titles of Yellow Eye Four and Five. I can do it for you, please let me know if you agree.

Note: The new Yellow Eye 4 and 5 should first be renamed Yellow Eye 12 and 13.

  Thank you again for accepting all my levels, you're the best admin ever for BL.

  Great job John! I will try to match your score on Gem Field 2 as soon as I have a bit of time. At the moment, I still have many levels to evaluate.

@Chris: a huge thank you for this tribute, I really appreciate it.

  Great job John, you should feel strong and proud of yourself!

And @nelson90: I made a level just for you. For being the best administrator ever. Maybe it all worked out that I lost my admin powers because now Blocokoban 2 is protected too. And hopefully it will stay that way. Take care guys, happy holidays.

  Hey nelson, found a new score for Gem Field 2. Maybe 20 is possible for someone? Not sure yet.

  I found Nelson's highscore in "RW Circles". It took an hour for me to find it. I had to do it in 20 different ways before finally finding the correct solution. Bravo to all pros here.

  Tied Nelson's score of 18 in Green Windmill. I tell you, it took a long time, about 1 whole month to discover the solution. I used trial and error and found different ways to start the level. And I eliminated my possibilities.

  Just cracked a huge highscore in "Berry Time 2". It's an old level from a little over 2 years ago. On Page 34.

  Tied for the highscore in Spread Snow II. Got 17 as well. Only took 3 attempts before earning my score. It seems like I've been getting better scores the past 2 months, which is good because I know my skills are leveling up rapidly.

  I found an even better score in, "White Beam 3". Can anyone find or get close to it? It's fun searching for highscores to beat for optimization purposes.

EDIT: I also matched Nelson's score of 28 in Colors Challenge 100.

  Hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, relaxing and enjoyable Christmas and New Year's holiday this year of 2024. Take care guys. Have fun and eat with your families and friends. I hope we get some snow this time.

  Nice job, John! I'm always happy when someone beats one of my highscores, it gives me a new challenge.

Level Edit Symbol (BLockoban) was really not fully optimized, I found a 15-move solution.

  Hey Jola, you should try SimonM's global pack. It features all the accepted and official levels. Over a 15 year period. So join us on this solving journey. It's up to you, and anyone else can hop in too. It's never too late for action-cutting fun solving puzzles and optimizing scores.

  Something amazing happened to me just now. I got the same score as Nelson in "Green-Yellow 6". It's really easy getting a score below 50. Fun level for people of all ages to play.

EDIT: Also, I found a newer solution in "Edit Symbol." 21 moves

Nelson got 22.

  Well I changed my mind, I'll still play games and keep doing what I'm doing here, I just won't be active as I used to. It's time for me to do different things and get my self-esteem up. I've been cooped up indoors for about 12 years ever since my health issues have progressed. I'll explain more about it later.

  Hi guys, I got my Playstation 5 delivered Monday afternoon, I'm gonna set it up this weekend so I'll be sidetracked and inactive for a while. However I'll still post on my phone/laptop and check in but I'm not doing any games, I need a break. I'm happy to say that I'm making progress, I've got 1,306 levels to go. I commented on some if you want to know which ones I've recently solved.

However I need a hint for these levels, I think Jos is a brilliant level designer with these secret tricks. Minimized and Missing Block

Don't know how he does it, and you guys are amazing too at your levels, it's what makes Blockoban a fun and interesting place. Take care guys and enjoy the holidays and Christmas cheer.

  Ok Ryan, scores are reset and your level is accepted.

Note: it wasn't necessary to change the design of the level (only the border) and the puzzle can be solved without the white icy. Anyway, I give you 5/5 for your first level.

  Ok, done. The scores will have to be reset because I added an icy block to help the blocks. It is a crucial part in solving the level. So, here is my fixed version of "Trapped Inside".

  Happy to welcome you Ryan! Thanks for your first submission.

Your first level is fine and fun to play. I have no remark on the level itself, only a cosmetic detail to be improved: the thick border doesn't look very nice and should be reduced. Please do it, then retake the thumbnail.

  Welcome to the BB club Ryan, you'll find many levels here to be fun and pleasant and can help you practice to improve your solving skills here. So, have fun and try to get the lowest scores possible.

  Hi, I am new to this site and I just submitted my first level. I hope it is sufficient enough and decent for any of you to play. I did my very best.

@Nelson: could you take a look at it today or tomorrow and let me know how it is and if I need to retake the thumbnail. Thank you.