Enchanted Sort

Goal of the game

Magical objects are jumbled in enchanted jars. Sort them until each jar holds a single kind: gems, sealed potions, runes, mushrooms, stars, feathers or keys. Every completed collection seals its jar and casts a spell.

How to play

• One move carries the series of identical objects on top of a jar into another jar whose top object is identical, or which is empty.
• The destination jar needs enough room: capacities differ from one jar to the next. If there is not enough room, only the objects that fit are moved.
• A complete jar is sealed: it never opens again.
• On a computer, click the source jar then the destination jar, or drag the series. On a touch screen, tap or drag.
• On the keyboard: keys 1 to 9 pick a jar, or use the arrows then Space.

The chapters

• The workshop: the basic rules, no obstacle.
• The fog: objects hidden by a fog are revealed when they reach the top of the pile.
• The frost: a frozen jar thaws after the number of moves shown on the ice.
• The padlocks: a coloured padlock holds a jar shut. Its key, in the same colour, is buried under objects in another pile. Uncover it to free the jar.
• The elastic jars: an elastic jar gains a slot when it is filled to the brim.
• The shapeshifters: these objects change form with every move. The little medallion shows their other form.
• The grimoire: every obstacle mixed together.

Powers

• Wand: shuffles the three objects on top of a jar, without ever making the game impossible.
• Extra jar: adds an empty jar to give you some breathing room.
• Undo: unlimited, but undone moves still count.
• The number of wand and extra jar charges depends on the level.

Levels, stars and modes

The level sets the number of kinds, of jars and the free room. You earn up to three stars depending on your number of moves compared with a near-optimal solution. The hint and the autopilot give one star and rule out records.

• Race against the AI: the AI solves the same puzzle, shown in miniature at the top. Set its speed with its level. The first to seal all their jars wins.
• Two-player duel: on the same device, each player solves the same puzzle in turn (“Pass the device” screen). The fastest wins, moves break ties.
• Online: a simultaneous race on the same puzzle. The fastest wins. No hint, no undo, no powers.