BearShift: Clear a Lane and Free the Bear
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What is BearShift?
A bear stands in a snowfield hemmed in by blocks and cannot walk away. You shift those blocks one at a time until a clean lane opens. Nothing hurries you here; the puzzle is solved by thinking, not by reacting.
How to play
Drag a block to slide it along its own axis, horizontally or vertically. Each block moves only on that axis and refuses to budge when something blocks its way. Your task is to empty the whole run from the bear's square out to the exit. The moment that lane is clear the bear walks off by itself and the level is done. Later boards add more blocks, and nothing moves at all until you find the right order.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Drag with mouse | Slide a block along its own axis |
| Drag with finger | Push a block on a phone |
| Undo / restart | Take back a bad move or reset the board |
Tips
- Work backwards from the exit rather than from the bear. Whatever is plugging the exit needs room first.
- Drop the habit of one nudge per block. Shifting a single block two squares often unties the whole knot.
- Reset the board without regret when you jam. Moves made in the wrong order lock everything in place.
- Corner blocks are usually dead weight. Spend your attention on the arrangement in the middle instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a time limit?
None. The game rewards thought, so you can plan every move at your own pace.
What if a board becomes unsolvable?
Restart the level and the blocks snap back to their opening arrangement.