Tube Sort Puzzle: a free ball sort puzzle you can play online
Tube Sort Puzzle is a calm and satisfying ball sort puzzle where you move colored balls between glass tubes until every tube holds just one color. Tap a tube, watch the top ball lift up, and drop it where it belongs. Play this color ball sorting game free online with no download, on PC, laptop, tablet or phone.
How to play the ball sort puzzle
- Press Play Now to start at Level 1.
- Tap a tube to pick up its top ball. The ball lifts above the tube.
- Tap another tube to drop the ball there.
- When a tube holds four balls of one color, it lights up in gold ✨.
- Sort every color into its own tube to clear the level, then tap Next Level.
It looks easy at first, but every move changes what you can do next. Planning a few moves ahead is what makes this sort puzzle so rewarding.
Ball sort rules
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| One ball at a time | You always move the top ball of a tube. |
| Same color on top | A ball can only go on top of a ball of the same color. |
| Empty tubes | Any ball can be dropped into an empty tube. |
| Four balls per tube | A full tube cannot take another ball. |
Unlimited levels
Tube Sort Puzzle has no level limit. The first levels use 3 colors so you can learn the rules. Then a new color and a new tube join every two levels, all the way up to 11 colors in 13 tubes. Each level is checked by a built-in solver before you play it, so there is always a way to sort the balls. Your progress is saved on your device, and the arrows next to the level name let you replay any level you have already unlocked.
Tips to solve ball sort levels faster
- Keep an empty tube free. An empty tube is your most valuable space. Don't fill it with a single ball unless it really helps.
- Finish nearly-done tubes first. A tube with three balls of one color needs just one more move.
- Look under the top ball. Before each move, check which color is buried. Moving one ball can free a whole stack.
- Build on single-color stacks. Dropping balls onto a tube that already has only one color brings you closer to the win.
- Undo is free. ↶ takes back a move, so feel free to experiment.
- Still stuck? 💡 Hint shows a move that leads to a solution.
Controls
| Action | PC / laptop | Phone / tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Pick up / drop a ball | Click a tube, then another (or Tab to a tube and press Enter) | Tap a tube, then another |
| Undo | ↶ Undo button | |
| Restart level | ↻ Restart button | |
| Hint | 💡 Hint button | |
| Replay a level | ‹ › arrows next to the level name | |
| Fullscreen | Fullscreen button under the game | |
Why play Tube Sort Puzzle on Online Games Galaxy?
- ✅ 100% free, no account
- ⚡ Play online instantly, no download
- 🔴 Glossy colored balls in glass tubes
- 🎉 Satisfying sounds and confetti on every win
- ♾️ Unlimited levels up to 11 colors
- ⏱️ Moves and time counter for every level
- ↶ Undo, restart and hints
- 📱 PC and mobile, mouse or touch
About ball sort and color sorting games
Ball sort puzzles, also called color sort or sort balls in tubes games, are one of the most loved puzzle types on phones. Mixed colored balls sit in tubes and you move them one at a time until each tube holds a single color. They train planning and patience, and a level takes only a few minutes. Tube Sort Puzzle is our own take on the classic, with glossy balls, golden finished tubes and levels that grow harder step by step. If you prefer liquids, try our water sort puzzle next.
Ball sort puzzle FAQ
Is Tube Sort Puzzle free to play?
Yes. Tube Sort Puzzle is a completely free ball sort puzzle. There is nothing to buy and you do not need an account.
Can I play the ball sort puzzle online without downloading?
Yes. It runs in your web browser on PC, laptop, Chromebook, tablet or phone. There is no download, app or install.
How do you play the ball sort puzzle?
Tap a tube to lift its top ball, then tap another tube to drop it there. A ball can only go on top of a ball of the same color or into an empty tube, and each tube holds four balls. Sort every color into its own tube to win.
Can every level be solved?
Yes. Each level is checked by a built-in solver before you play it. If a layout is too tricky to check, the game adds an extra empty tube so you are never stuck without a way out.
What if I get stuck?
Use Undo to take back moves, Restart to try the level again, or tap Hint to see a good next move. Hints follow a real solution, so you can keep tapping Hint to finish the level.
How many levels are there?
There is no level limit. Levels start with 3 colors and 5 tubes, and a new color is added every two levels, up to 11 colors in 13 tubes.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your level is saved on your device, so you can close the game and continue later. Use the arrows next to the level name to replay any level you have unlocked.
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