Potion Sort

Potion Sort is a casual logic puzzle game. It’s just like separating colored liquids into their respective vials. You just pour potions from one vial to another. But to complete a level, each vial must be one color.

What is Potion Sort?

Potion Sort is a color-sorting puzzle game, basically. Every level gives you vials with different layers of potions. Arrange them step by step until all of the colors are in their own bottle.

You cannot pour liquids arbitrarily. The top layer of a potion can only be moved to an empty vial or one that already contains the same color. Consequently, every move you make can impact your subsequent options.

How to play: Pour potion layers to sort colors

Potion Sort’s gameplay involves just a few simple actions, but choosing the right moment to pour is the tricky part.

Select the vial of the color you want to move, then select the vial you want to move it to. If the destination vial is empty or the top layer is the same color as the one you are moving, pour the liquid into the destination vial.

Once you have matched the colors, group them together. Go on to the other layers. Go on until all vials are sorted.

Where is the challenge?

Initially, figuring out the first few moves is easy. However, a seemingly logical decision might leave you with no space to handle other colors.

Empty vials are a crucial resource. Using one too early for an unnecessary color could limit your options. So, instead of focusing only on your current move, try to visualize how many options you will have left after a few pours.

How to play Potion Sort

• Select a vial: Click or tap the vial you want to pour from.

• Select a destination vial: Click or tap on another vial to pour into.

• Color matching: You can only pour a color into the same color or an empty bottle.

• Continue sorting. Repeat the above steps until each color is collected in its appropriate bottle.

• Level completion: The puzzle is solved when every bottle contains only a single color.

Don't throw away empty bottles

Space management is one of the most important aspects of Potion Sort. If you have an empty bottle, you can use it to move potions. But if you fill it too quickly and don't think about your next move, the level can be harder to solve. Think of an empty bottle as a reserve. It is sometimes better to leave it empty for a few turns than to use it right away.

Tips for Doing Well in Potion Sort

• First, check the top layer: You can only move the very top potion, so check what colors are blocking your way before you make your move.

• Give space priority: a good move does not have to complete a color right away. Sometimes it is more important to lay the groundwork for future moves.

• Don’t fill empty bottles prematurely: If you are still unsure how you will solve it, leave at least one flexible space.

• Group colors: If you get a chance to consolidate a color into one bottle, do it to reduce the number of layers you have to deal with.

• Think a few steps ahead: Before pouring, ask yourself: "Where can I pour after this move?" It’s a simple question, but it can help you avoid many dead-end situations.

Why is Potion Sort easy to play but difficult to put down?

Potion Sort is easy to pick up and play, with simple rules and controls that you’ll grasp in just a few turns. But the gradual difficulty curve means each level is a new challenge.

Pouring potion layers and successfully grouping colors also provide a very satisfying experience in terms of visual effects. Sorting out what looked like a chaotic mess and seeing the vials revert back to their proper colors is a true sense of accomplishment.

This makes it a great game to play when you only have a few minutes or when you want to sit down and really focus on solving a puzzle.

Who is Potion Sort for?

Potion Sort is an enjoyable game for you if you like sorting puzzles, logic games, or games where you have to think ahead before each move. The game doesn't stress you to react fast. Instead, you can take your time to observe, try a strategy, and adjust if you discover that your first plan isn't working out.

Sort, pour, and collect each color of potion in its place. The vials become increasingly difficult as you progress, and discovering the solution is the most satisfying aspect of Potion Sort.