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How to Play Ball Sort

Griffin Bateson / August 27, 2024
How to Play Ball Sort

Sorting games have been a staple of the browser gaming landscape for years now. This is likely due to the combination of pleasing aesthetics and the fun, puzzle-solving nature of them. Ball Sort is one of the newest sorting games here at Coolmath Games. If you are looking for a new game to play, continue on to learn more.

How to Play Ball Sort

The goal of Ball Sort is straightforward – sort the jumbled-up balls in the beakers into their own colors. This means that every ball, whether it be blue, red, orange, or green, must have its own dedicated beaker. 

Ball Sort Puzzle Strategies

Learning how to play and refine your Ball Sort skills is easier than you might think. While the puzzles will get more complicated as you make your way through the game, there are some basic strategies that you can use to get better. Keep on reading to learn about 4 of our favorite tips that will help get you across the finish line.

Use your extra tube

After you complete 5 levels, you will be given the ability to add an extra tube to any level you want. So if you are absolutely stuck on a level and can’t find a way out, consider using your extra tube. It will make even the most difficult levels an absolute breeze.

With that being said, make sure to only use your extra tube if you really need to. Remember, the levels get harder as you progress, so you’ll want to save these bonuses until later on in the game if you can. Don't waste it on one of the first levels.

Group balls early

How to Play Ball Sort Blog Gameplay

Start grouping the individual colors into their own beakers as soon as you possibly can. This will free up room and make it easier to sort the rest of the balls into their proper positions. If you take away one piece of advice from this blog, grouping balls into separate vials early on is probably the most important one.

Take your time

One of our favorite attributes of Ball Sort is that there isn’t a timer. You have all of the time in the world to figure out the correct route. This means that there is no excuse for rushing through a level and getting stuck. Instead, at least plan out the first few moves in your head. It will end up helping you more than you might think in the long run.

It's okay to reset

On the top left-hand corner of the screen, there is an option to reset the level. Don’t worry, this won’t reset the entire game, just the individual level that you are on. So when you get really stuck and the solution seems impossible, feel free to just reset your game. 

Oftentimes, resetting Ball Sort is a huge time saver, especially if you’ve dug yourself into a pretty big hole. There is no shame in it, everyone has to reset once in a while. There are hundreds of Ball Sort levels, everyone makes a mistake in this sorting game once in a while. 

So now that you have learned 4 basic tips on how to play Ball Sort, get out there and give it your all! These tips and tricks should help you navigate the occasionally murky waters of Ball Sort without getting overwhelmed. Just keep your cool and use your mind. Don’t forget to have fun while you’re at it!