Goods Sort

Objective

The goal of Goods Sort is to clear every shelf by grouping identical items in sets of three. Move items between shelves, uncover the goods hidden behind them, and empty the board before the time runs out to achieve the highest score.

Setup

• Shelves: Each shelf has 3 slots. Every slot holds an item in the front and may hold another item behind it.
• Glass Shelves: Locked shelves whose items can't be moved and that can't take new items until the glass breaks.
• Sold-Out Shelves: Shelves that close for good once they are completely empty.
• Timer: A session timer counts down from the start of the game.

Gameplay

Moving Items

• Drag an item from the front row and drop it on another shelf.
• The item takes the nearest empty front slot. If there is no room, it returns to where it was.
• Only front items can be moved.

Matching Items

• When 3 identical items stand in the front row of a shelf, they are matched and removed.

Revealing Hidden Items

• When a shelf's front row is empty, the items behind move forward and become playable.

Breaking the Glass

• Every match you make anywhere on the board cracks a glass shelf.
• The glass breaks after 4 matches and the shelf becomes playable.

Scoring

Your score is influenced by three main factors:

Match Score

• Points are awarded for every set of 3 items you successfully match.

Multiplier Bonus

• Making matches quickly fills your multiplier bar, up to x5, awarding more points for each match. The bar slowly drains over time.

Time Bonus

• Clearing the entire board grants a bonus based on the remaining time on the clock.

Level Completion

• Victory: All items have been cleared from the shelves.
• Defeat (No Moves): No more matches can be made with the items and space left.
• Defeat (Time's Up): The timer reaches zero before all items have been cleared.