Sorting by Shelves: Numbers - Play Online
Math puzzle meets drag-and-drop logic. Sorting by Shelves: Numbers throws numbered balls at you. Your job? Clear them. Two modes. Match mode or sum mode. Odd levels = match three identical numbers. Even levels = hit the target sum. Simple rules. Harder execution.
How to Play Sorting by Shelves: Numbers
Goal is total board clearance. Drag numbered balls between shelves. Make them vanish. In match mode (odd levels), stack three identical numbers on one shelf—they disappear. In sum mode (even levels), arrange balls so their total equals the shelf's target number. Clear everything. Move to the next puzzle. Stars reward efficiency—fewer moves, better score.
Drag, Drop, Calculate
Click a ball. Drag it to another shelf. Maximum 3 balls per shelf. That's the limit. Match mode? Easy. Find three 2s. Stack them. Gone. Sum mode? Trickier. See a shelf marked =7? Combine a 5 and a 2. Or a 3, 3, and 1. Math works. Balls vanish. Target clears. Repeat until the board is empty.
Two-Mode Alternation
Odd levels use match rules. Level 1, 3, 5, 7—collect three of the same number. Even levels switch to sum mode. Level 2, 4, 6, 8—hit the target on each shelf. The game alternates. No warning. Adapt fast. Each level adds more shelves. More balls. More brain-burn.
Star Hunting Strategy
Stars = efficiency metric. Finish in fewer moves? More stars. Don't waste drags. Plan two steps ahead. In sum mode, look for clean combinations first—a shelf marked =4 with a 1 and 3 already there. In match mode, scan the board. Count duplicates. Move the outliers last. Use the Reset button if you get stuck. No penalty. Try again.
Key Features
- Dual Mode System: Match identical numbers or calculate target sums. Odd/even level split keeps it fresh.
- Progressive Difficulty: Start with 2 shelves. End with 4+. More numbers. Smaller margins for error.
- Leaderboard Competition: Global rankings. Earn stars for fewest moves. Compete against real players.
- Minimalist Vector Graphics: Clean 2D bubbles. Basic glow shaders. Runs smooth on any browser. No lag.
- Star Currency: Displayed at the top. Unlock hints or track progress. Rewarded ads likely integrated for power-ups.
Who is Sorting by Shelves: Numbers for?
Perfect for Logic Puzzle fans and casual math lovers. Great for kids 6-12 practicing addition. Also hits for older adults doing brain training. Sessions last 1-3 minutes. Quick mental workout. No downloads needed.
Release Date & Developer
Sorting by Shelves: Numbers was developed by Flagwin Studio. Released in March 2025.
Controls
- Mouse/Touch: Drag numbered balls between shelves
- Reset Button: Restart the current level without penalty
- Mute Button: Toggle sound on/off