About Ball Sort
Ball Sort is a favorite color-sorting puzzle, currently among the most popular puzzle games on Google Play. It is similar to Water Sort, but balls move one at a time, which changes the strategy.
There are 24 levels that grow from 4 to 9 colors. Fewer moves score more, so efficient sorting pays off.
Ball Sort at a glance
| Genre | Sort game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap |
| Typical game length | 10 to 15 minutes for 6 levels |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Ball Sort
- Tap a tube. Its top ball lifts up.
- Tap where to drop it. Onto the same color, or into an empty tube.
- Fill tubes with one color. Each tube holds four balls.
- Climb all 24 levels. Each level adds more colors.
Rules
- Only one ball moves at a time.
- Undo (5 per game), one Extra tube and a free level restart are available.
Levels and difficulty
24 levels, growing from 4 to 9 colors, tagged Easy, Hard, Super hard and Difficult. Your progress is saved on your device, and you can replay any level you have unlocked.
Scoring
Each level scores more for more colors, minus a small penalty for extra moves. Harder tags multiply points. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Ball Sort
- Use the two empty tubes to stack balls temporarily, not permanently.
- Complete one color early to free up space.
- Before moving, check which color the move will uncover.
How we built and tested Ball Sort
Every level is checked by a solver before it appears, so each one can be completed. Levels generate in a few milliseconds.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Water Sort?
Balls move one at a time, while water pours several layers at once.
Can I restart a level?
Yes, the Restart booster resets the current level for free.