Sort the Court Walkthrough

Sort the Court! is a lighthearted yet strategic decision-making game where you play as the ruler of a small medieval kingdom. Each day, you face a lineup of visitors—from humble peasants to magical creatures—asking for favors, gold, or advice. With every Yes or No, you shape your kingdom’s growth, happiness, and fate.

Whether you’re aiming for the Council of Crowns, a romantic twist with your Royal Advisor, or simply ruling forever, this walkthrough will guide you through all key mechanics, tips, and endings.

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Understanding the Basics

The game revolves around three core resources:

Population – The number of citizens in your kingdom.
Happiness – The mood of your people, influencing overall stability.
Gold – Used to invest in projects, assist visitors, and fund improvements.

Every decision you make affects at least one of these resources. Saying “Yes” might increase gold but reduce happiness—or boost population while draining your treasury.

Your goal is to balance all three stats while navigating random events and recurring characters.

What to Do in Sort the Court!

While the Playing sort the court is whimsical and unpredictable, a few strategies will help you thrive:

1. Invest in Long-Term Benefits

When characters offer opportunities to build shops, farms, or fishing boats, accept them. These bring recurring income or population boosts over time.

2. Prioritize Happiness Early

High happiness means citizens are more likely to stay and new people will join. This is crucial for meeting Council of Crowns requirements later.

3. Handle Risky Characters with Care

Some visitors—like the Devil, Wizard, or Vampire—offer tempting deals with big rewards but harsh penalties. Unless you’re desperate, it’s safer to decline early in the game.

4. Support Loyal Characters

Recurring visitors such as your Knight, Royal Advisor, and certain townsfolk will keep returning with benefits if you treat them well.

5. Keep All Stats Balanced

If any one resource drops too low, it’s harder to recover and you may lose momentum toward your chosen ending.

Walkthrough by Game Phase

Early Game (Days 1–20)

Say yes to beneficial investments.
Avoid high-risk deals that cost large amounts of population or happiness.
Build a base economy with recurring gold sources.

Mid Game (Days 21–60)

Focus on growing population and happiness to prepare for the Council of Crowns event.
Handle thieves, sneaky characters, and disasters quickly to avoid slow declines.
Introduce balance—invest in gold but don’t neglect morale.

Late Game (Day 61+)

Choose your path toward one of the endings.
Keep resources above 200–250 in each category to avoid setbacks.
Decline risky offers unless they align with your chosen ending strategy.

All Sort the Court! Endings

1. Council of Crowns Ending

Triggered when you receive an invitation to join the Council from other rulers.
Requirements: High population, strong happiness, and good relations with visiting ambassadors.
Accept the offer and you’ll see the ending cutscene where your leadership is recognized on an international stage.

2. Date the Royal Advisor Ending

Decline the Council’s invitation when it arrives.
Consistently be kind to the Royal Advisor—support their decisions and help with their requests.
After many days (usually 100+), the Advisor will ask you out, leading to a romantic ending.

3. Unlimited Rule (No Ending)

Decline the Council and avoid the romantic path.
Continue ruling indefinitely, facing an endless variety of visitors and events.

Extra Tips for a Successful Playthrough

Say Yes More Often – The game rewards generosity, especially in early decisions.
Memorize Visitor Patterns – Recurring characters often have predictable outcomes, making decisions easier over time.
Experiment in Multiple Playthroughs – Since many events are random, replaying helps you discover new characters and storylines.

Final Thoughts

Sort the Court! may seem simple on the surface, but every choice nudges your kingdom toward prosperity—or chaos. Whether you join the Council of Crowns, find love with your Royal Advisor, or simply keep ruling forever, the key is to balance your resources, invest in long-term growth, and enjoy the unpredictable humor of your quirky citizens.