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Sorta Game puzzle #92 · October 10, 2026
Three rounds of five things, each with a hidden scale to sort them by — then one last guess at the theme tying all three together. Here’s what this puzzle asks.
Round 1 · 5 Gemstones
Order these gemstones from lowest to highest refractive index.
- Quartz
- Ruby
- Zircon
- Opal
- Emerald
Round 2
Order these instruments from lowest to highest maximum magnification factor.
- A high school biology compound microscope
- A scientific transmission electron microscope
- A brass maritime navigation spyglass
- A handheld reading magnifying glass
- A pair of standard birdwatching binoculars
Round 3
Order these visual systems from narrowest to widest horizontal field of view.
- An action sports camera with a fisheye lens
- Healthy human binocular eyesight
- A standard 50mm portrait camera lens
- A high-magnification wildlife spotting scope
- An omnidirectional dome security camera