Magic Sort

What Is Magic Sort?

Magic Sort is a color sorting puzzle where you pour layers of liquid between bottles until each bottle holds only one color. A level starts with mixed stacks that look confusing on purpose. With the right moves, the board slowly turns into clean, single color bottles. Magic Sort is relaxing because you can think at your own pace, but it is not mindless. Every pour changes what is possible next.

The main rule is simple: you can only pour the top layer, and you can usually only pour into an empty bottle or onto the same top color. That small rule is what makes Magic Sort feel like chess with colors. You are always choosing between progress and safety.

How a level works

Each bottle in Magic Sort is a stack of layers. When you pour, you move the top layer, and sometimes several layers will flow together if they are the same color and already grouped. You win when every bottle is either empty or completely pure.

What makes the puzzle challenging

Magic Sort gets harder when you have many colors but very little free space. If you fill all empty bottles too early, you lose your ability to shuffle. If you chase too many colors at once, you create more mixed bottles and more chaos. The best play style is steady: create space, build one clean bottle, then repeat.

Play Magic Sort in Your Browser

You can play Magic Sort in your browser on electricman.org. This is the quickest way to start because you do not need to install anything. Open the page, load the game, and jump into a level.

Browser play matches the mood of the game. Since the puzzle is turn based, you can pause at any time. One level might take a minute, or it might take longer if you decide to plan carefully.

Why playing in a browser is convenient

Playing on electricman.org keeps the experience lightweight. You can test the game during a short break, or you can stay longer and work through a tough sequence. The controls are simple, so the challenge stays focused on thinking, not on fast reactions.

Quick start checklist

Before your first move, scan the top layers and make a plan.

1. Look for any color that appears on top in two different bottles.
2. Notice any bottle that can be emptied quickly.
3. Decide which color you want to collect first.
4. Try to keep one bottle empty as a workspace.

This habit makes Magic Sort smoother right away.

How to Control Magic Sort

Controls are simple: choose a source bottle, then choose a target bottle. If the move follows the rules, the liquid pours. If it does not, nothing happens, and you can pick a different target.

Desktop controls

On desktop, click one bottle to select it, then click another bottle to pour into it. A mouse helps with careful choices when the board is crowded.

Mobile controls

On mobile, tap the bottle you want to pour from, then tap the bottle you want to pour into. Touch controls are fast, so experimenting feels natural.

Helpful tools you may see

Many versions include helpers such as Undo, Restart, and a bonus bottle. Undo lets you reverse one step. Restart resets the whole level. A bonus bottle gives you extra space and can save you from a dead end. Use these tools to learn, but try to understand why a move was wrong so you improve over time.

The Source of Magic Sort

Magic Sort comes from a broader family of sorting and stacking logic games. Some puzzles sort balls in tubes, some sort cards into piles, and some sort liquids into bottles. The bottle version is popular because it is easy to read visually. You can see the layers, predict outcomes, and feel a clear reward when a bottle becomes pure.

Why this style is so satisfying

This puzzle style turns messy input into clean output. Each correct pour reduces noise. Each finished bottle feels like a small victory. That is why Magic Sort can feel calming even when the level is difficult.

A simple mindset that works

Think in terms of space. Space is your currency. When you keep one empty bottle, you can swap and rescue colors. When you lose that space, every move becomes risky. If you remember only one lesson in Magic Sort, remember this: protect your workspace until the end.

Common Questions About Magic Sort

Is Magic Sort free to play?

In many browser versions, Magic Sort is free to start. You can play on electricman.org without downloading anything.

Do I need to create an account?

Most of the time, you can begin playing right away. That makes it easy to share the game with friends or try a few levels on a new device.

What should I do when I am stuck?

Restart and change the order of your moves. Being stuck usually means one of two things: you buried a rare color, or you used up all your empty space. A good recovery plan is to empty one bottle early, then use it to move layers one at a time until you reopen your options.

Is there a best strategy?

A strong strategy is to give each color a home bottle as early as you can. When that color appears on top, send it home. At the same time, keep one bottle empty for swapping. This approach makes the board more predictable and reduces mistakes in Magic Sort.

Can I make a wrong move?

Yes, and that is part of the fun. In Magic Sort, a wrong move is usually a move that creates a new mixed bottle without gaining space. If you have Undo, step back and try a different path. If not, restarting is normal and often faster than forcing a bad setup.

Is this game good for kids?

Older kids who enjoy patterns and logic puzzles often like it. The actions are simple, and you can talk through the plan together, which turns each level into a shared puzzle.

Play Magic Sort on electricman.org

If you want a calm puzzle that still feels smart, start Magic Sort on electricman.org. Play a few levels, learn how space works, and you will see why Magic Sort is so satisfying. Each pour moves you closer to a clean board, and each win makes the next level feel possible.