Sandmade Guide Basics and 100% completion

This is a quick guide for the game Sandmade that includes in game tips such as controls, movement, and how levels work.

In game controls discovered on accident.

I discovered the controls on accident while in game. I made it to level 75 and I pressed on a couple of keys on the keyboard and got reset to level 1 and all the other levels were locked. Here I thought the game crashed on me and that I had to redo all the levels. Not really wanting to redo all the levels again I spent about 5 minutes trying to reset my level to 75. Couldn't find anything in the local files on the computer so I started to randomly press keys. I was able to advance 1 level by pressing N on the keyboard. Once I got back to level 75 I got curious and decided to press N again to see if it was locked at level 75 or if I could advanced farther. So I kept pressing N until and actually got to level 100 and once I was at level 100 I was still curious so I pressed it again and it advanced me which ended up unlocking the achievement without needing to do the puzzle.

Even though all of this happened I still went back and completed all the puzzles individually as I wanted to earn the achievement by completing each level.

Movement - click on the shapes to match them up. Hold and drag each shape to change the position.
T on keyboard - resets to level 1 ( useful if you need to complete 20 puzzles in a row).
N on keyboard - advances to the next level.

Gameplay

Random Shapes

This game has an auto shape generator built in so there isn't a perfect walk through for each individual walkthrough.

Connecting the Shapes

Click on the box in between the 2 shapes to connect them together.
If it is not the right connection, press the X to dismiss and select new ones.

Try to Find Patterns

Some levels are actually a breeze to complete. Try to look for patterns (designs, blocks, groups, shapes, etc.) within each shape to make levels easier to complete.
Look at the screenshots below for an example.

Moving Shapes for Different Views

Once you click on 2 shapes, use the mouse to move the shapes around.
Left click, then hold, and drag to move the shape to see different angles and/or views.
Example 1


Example 2

Levels Reset

If you do get a shape connection wrong, the current level will reset with new shapes. This can be a good thing and a bad thing. As you advance some levels and shapes will be easy to get through and other not so much. Sometimes it may be easier to get shapes wrong and hope the reset will be easier.
Example screenshots below.

Achievements

Screenshots below are just examples of what to expect as you advance your way up.

Feeling great already!
Complete 7 puzzles.


Playing with blocks like a pro!
Complete 10 puzzles in a row without mistakes.


* Should be be able to complete this within the first 25 levels as these are by far the easiest.
* If not, press T on keyboard to reset to level 1 and work your way up until you complete it.

Sandcastles in the sand. 20 of them.
Complete 20 puzzles in a row without mistakes.


* Should be be able to complete this within the first 25 levels as these are by far the easiest.
* If not, press T on keyboard to reset to level 1 and work your way up until you complete it.

Baby steps
Complete 25 puzzles.




Halfway there
Complete 50 puzzles.




Are we there yet?
Complete 75 puzzles.












Master of the Sands
Complete all puzzles.