SORTING MECHANICS

Sort of Magic Sorting

Sorting mechanics explained for Sort of Magic: sort balls, objects, and full boards with strategies that keep every pile under control.

What is Sort of Magic Sorting?

The heart of Sort of Magic is moving objects into tidy groups. These guides cover the sorting puzzle itself: how balls and objects behave, which order to clear piles in, and how to keep temporary space working for you.

Why study sorting?

1

Understand the Mechanics

Learn how object groups, containers, and moves interact before optimizing

2

Sort With Intent

Choose an order for every pile instead of shuffling the same group twice

3

Keep Boards Flexible

Preserve the open space that turns stuck layouts into solvable ones

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