Hello again. Max 'The Controller' Freeman here. Today, we're tackling a level that's become something of a legend in the Hole People community, a stage that has caused more collective groans than a surprise boss fight. Many of you have been calling it Level 133, but let's clear the air—after diving into the game's code and cross-referencing with hours of footage, the specific beast you're wrestling with is officially Level 113.
Why the confusion? My theory is that its unique mechanics make it feel like a massive difficulty spike, a hurdle worthy of a higher number. Unlike the usual contortionist act of fitting your character through a wall, this level changes the game entirely. Here, you are the hole.
When I first encountered this stage, I tried my usual tactics. I looked for a character to control, a body to bend. It took me an embarrassingly long moment to realize the goal wasn't to fit through the puzzle, but to consume it. This level plays less like Human: Fall Flat and more like a strategic version of Katamari Damacy. It's not about reflexes; it's about efficiency and pathing.
Having analyzed the patterns and perfected the route, I'm here to give you the blueprint.
Understanding the Gameplay: The Voracious Hole
The core mechanic is simple: you control a black hole. Swallowing objects makes your hole bigger, allowing you to swallow even larger objects. The goal is to clear all the required items to complete the stage. The challenge lies in the layout. Certain items are blocked by others, requiring you to grow your hole in a specific order. It's a puzzle of consumption.
The Step-by-Step Solution: A Path to Victory
Based on my successful runs, the most efficient path involves clearing the level in distinct phases. Rushing to the big items is a rookie mistake I made more than once. Patience and planning are your best friends.
Phase 1: The Opening Gambit (approx. 0:00 - 0:30)
Your first moves are critical. The goal here is to achieve enough size to tackle the more restrictive pathways.
- Start Top-Left: Don't wander. Go immediately to the top-left cluster of items. As seen in my successful run, clearing the orange square and the vertical purple line is the optimal start [00:07].
- Clear the Lines: From there, your hole is large enough to quickly swallow the horizontal green line and the vertical yellow line that block the next section [00:14].
- The Green Block: You'll see a large collection of green shapes. After clearing a few smaller orange and purple paths to get there, consume this entire block [00:27]. This is your first major size increase and the key to unlocking the mid-game.
Phase 2: Navigating the Maze (approx. 0:30 - 2:00)
Now you have some respectable size. The goal shifts from pure growth to strategic clearing.
- Blue Lines and Purple Blocks: You'll encounter vertical blue lines and chunky purple blocks. Take them out systematically. I learned the hard way that trying to snake past them is inefficient. It's better to just consume the entire barrier to open up the board [00:34, 00:48].
- Sustained Growth: Continue clearing paths of orange, green, and blue shapes. At this stage, you're like a lawnmower. Be methodical. Don't leave stragglers, as you might need that tiny bit of extra size for the final phase. I remember one failed run where a single forgotten block left me just shy of being able to finish.
Phase 3: The Final Collection (approx. 2:00 - End)
If you've followed the path, the end is in sight. Your hole should be massive, capable of swallowing the last, large blockades.
- The Last Barriers: You'll face a final set of vertical green lines and a significant block of blue shapes. Consume them entirely [02:21]. There's no finesse here, just brute force earned through your strategic growth.
- The Victory Path: With the final obstacles gone, a clear path of orange shapes opens up. Glide through them to complete the level 02:41.
The Most Common Mistake
The number one error I see (and made myself) is inefficient pathing. Players will often gobble up items randomly, only to find their hole is too small to consume a key barrier. You then have to backtrack, wasting precious time and breaking your flow. Follow the phased approach. Think of it not as eating, but as clearing a path, one section at a time.
So whether you call it 113 or 133, the solution is the same: be a smart hole, not just a hungry one.