Bottle Battle

Bottle Battle refines the classic volume‑pour puzzle into clean, visual math that rewards planning more than trial, and the “how to play” rule is as simple as it is strict: pour only when the receiving kettle has room and the top color matches, aim to sort colors into complete containers, and think two or three pours ahead so temporary mixes always lead toward a pure finish; start by scanning for kettles that are one pour away from completing—locking them early reduces complexity—then create buffers by freeing an empty or nearly empty container to act as a parking spot for awkward tops; practical strategy includes working from the bottom color up (so buried colors climb), avoiding pours that bury a useful color under a noisy one, and staging a two‑pour sequence that moves a stubborn color through an intermediate kettle before it lands in its home; later levels add odd capacities and narrow necks that enforce strict sequencing, making it essential to keep one flexible space open at all times and to resist satisfying but short‑sighted pours; par stars honor efficiency, but a generous undo invites learning without punishment, and hints point to a kettle pair rather than an entire solution so discovery remains yours; accessibility smooths the experience with color‑independent symbols, reduced motion on pour effects, and haptic confirmation on legal moves; the joy lands with the last pour’s “clink,” a board that looked cluttered now sitting in orderly rows because every move respected capacity, matching, and the simple truth that good plans make complex boards feel calm.