In Flow Connect, each matching color pair needs a continuous path while every required cell is filled and paths do not cross. Start with pairs near corners, narrow corridors, or each other because their routes are most constrained. Reserve central space for pairs that must travel far, and watch for partial paths that divide the board into unreachable regions. If a late route fails, undo to the decision that created the partition rather than redrawing everything. Report puzzle issues with board size, level, and exact path state.