Sort The Court!

What is Sort The Court!

Sort The Court! is a quirky and engaging decision-making simulation game where you take on the role of a king or queen ruling over a small medieval kingdom. Your goal is to manage the kingdom by making thoughtful decisions that balance three critical factors: the happiness of your citizens, the amount of gold in your treasury, and the population of your kingdom. The game is structured as a series of daily encounters with various citizens, knights, and other fantastical creatures who present you with challenges or requests.

The gameplay is fast-paced, with each decision having immediate consequences. You must carefully consider the outcomes of your choices, as some decisions may improve one factor while harming another. As the ruler, your leadership is tested by the unpredictability of your subjects, and only by making wise choices can you grow your kingdom into a powerful and prosperous city.

How to Play Sort The Court!

Sort The Court! follows a simple yet strategic gameplay loop. Here’s how you can rule your kingdom effectively:

 - Daily Decisions: Each day, various characters—ranging from citizens to knights to strange creatures—will come to you with requests or complaints. These characters will offer you choices, and you must decide whether to say "yes" or "no." For example, a citizen may ask for a small donation, a knight might request funding for a new mission, or a mysterious creature may want to join your kingdom. Each decision will impact one of the three factors: happiness, gold, or population.

 - Managing the Three Key Factors:

• Happiness: The citizens' happiness is crucial for maintaining a positive atmosphere in your kingdom. If their happiness drops too low, unrest could arise. Decisions that favor the well-being of the people will boost happiness, but be mindful that some requests may cost gold or affect other factors.
• Gold: Your kingdom’s wealth is essential for building infrastructure, paying your army, and funding other important endeavors. While being generous can increase happiness or attract new inhabitants, it might deplete your gold reserves. Keep an eye on your finances to avoid running into a deficit.
• Population: Expanding your kingdom by attracting new inhabitants is important for growth. Many decisions will influence the number of people in your kingdom. However, adding too many inhabitants without proper resources or infrastructure may create problems in maintaining happiness and gold.

 - Balancing Empathy and Firmness: As the ruler, you will need to show empathy when helping your citizens, but you must also be firm when making decisions to preserve the kingdom’s prosperity. For example, saying "yes" to every request may seem kind, but it could drain your resources. Conversely, being too strict could lead to unhappiness and lower the population. Finding the right balance is key to growing your kingdom.

 - Growth and Progression: As you make decisions, your kingdom will evolve. You’ll attract new inhabitants, unlock new characters, and face new challenges. Some encounters may lead to unexpected consequences, and your kingdom’s stability will depend on how well you handle these events. Your goal is to make enough wise decisions to grow your kingdom into one of the largest and most prosperous cities in the land.

 - Endgame: The game doesn’t have a specific ending, but your success is determined by how well you manage the balance between happiness, gold, and population. If you mismanage any of these aspects, your kingdom may collapse, but with the right decisions, you’ll build a thriving city.

In Sort The Court!, your choices are what define the fate of your kingdom. Each day presents new opportunities and challenges, and only by carefully considering the consequences of your actions can you become a wise and effective ruler. Will you be able to balance the needs of your people, manage your resources wisely, and grow your kingdom into a shining example of medieval prosperity? The future of your kingdom is in your hands!