Keep one empty tube available for temporary moves.
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Stack color into order
Play Ball Sort
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Difficulty
4 colors · 2 empty tubes
Moves0Tubes6
Move a top ball onto empty space or the same color.
Game introduction
What is Ball Sort?
Ball Sort is a compact sorting puzzle. Only the top ball can move, and it can land in an empty tube or on a ball of the same color.
Four difficulty levels add colors and tubes while keeping two empty tubes for planning. Every new puzzle thoroughly mixes the starting stacks.
- Category
- Logic
- Difficulty
- Easy–Expert
- Typical game
- 3–12 min
How to play
How to play Ball Sort
- Select a tube to pick up its top ball.
- Choose an empty tube or one topped by the same color.
- Continue moving one ball at a time until each filled tube is a single color.
- Switch difficulty or create a new puzzle whenever you want a fresh layout.
A little help
Ball Sort tips
Expose buried colors before completing an easy stack.
Avoid spreading the same color across too many tubes.
Plan what the source tube will reveal before making a move.
Good to know
Ball Sort Frequently asked questions
Is Ball Sort free to play online?
Yes. You can play the full Ball Sort game free in your browser with no account, subscription or download.
Which Ball Sort moves are legal?
A top ball can move to an empty tube or onto the same color when the destination has room.
What changes with difficulty?
Higher levels add more colors and filled tubes, creating longer chains of dependent moves.
Can I play Ball Sort on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The game is designed for touch screens as well as mouse controls, with keyboard controls included where they suit the puzzle.