About Tidy Tubes
Tidy Tubes is a relaxing ball sort puzzle: tap a tube, tap another, and pour the top color across until every tube is neatly sorted.
Pour colored balls between lab tubes until every tube holds a single color.
- GenreBall Sort Puzzle
- Levels24
- PlatformsPhone, tablet, computer
- PriceFree
- Updated
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How to play Tidy Tubes
Mouse
Click a tube to pick up its top color, then click the tube you want to pour into.
Touch
Tap a tube, then tap the destination tube. Tap the same tube again to cancel.
Keyboard
Press 1–9 to select tubes, R to restart and H for a hint.
💡 Tips & tricks
- Keep one empty tube free for as long as you can — it is your most valuable space.
- Pour onto a matching color first; empty tubes are best saved for untangling.
- Finish tubes that are nearly complete early to free up room.
- On move-limited levels, plan two pours ahead before tapping.
✨ Features
- 24 levels, each verified solvable by our solver
- Every color also has its own symbol, so it is playable with color vision deficiency
- Star ratings based on how close you get to the fewest possible moves
- Works with mouse, touch and keyboard; progress is saved automatically
Tidy Tubes FAQ
Can every level in Tidy Tubes be solved?
Yes. Each level is checked by a search solver before release, and the minimum number of moves is recorded.
What happens if I run out of moves?
You can try the level again right away, or optionally watch an ad for five extra moves.
How are stars awarded?
Three stars for finishing within 1.2× the minimum moves, two stars within 1.6×, otherwise one star.