Marble Machine Maker
By @FavourEmma
Construct a custom track using various parts to guide falling marbles into scoring cups.
How to play
- Select a part from the palette on the right.
- Drag the part onto the board to place it.
- Use the rotation slider or buttons to adjust the part's angle.
- Tap the RUN button to release the marbles.
- Watch the marbles fall and tweak your design to improve your score.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap and drag to place or move parts, and use the on-screen buttons to rotate them or switch modes.
- Keyboard
- Press Space or Enter to toggle between build and run modes, Backspace to delete a part, and [ or ] to rotate.
- Mouse
- Click and drag to place or move parts, and click the UI buttons to rotate them or switch modes.
More about this game
In Marble Machine Maker, your goal is to build a track that guides up to 8 falling marbles into three scoring cups at the bottom of the board. You start in Build Mode, where you can drag and drop ramps, pegs, bumpers, switches, gates, funnels, spinners, and blocks onto the playfield. Once your track is set, switch to Run Mode to release the marbles. The run ends when all marbles have either landed in a cup or fallen off the bottom of the board, giving you a final score.
Tips
- Use funnels to catch stray marbles and direct them toward a specific path or cup.
- Bumpers have a high bounce power, so place them carefully to avoid launching marbles off the board.
- Switches change direction when hit, allowing you to split the flow of marbles between different cups.
Questions
How do I delete a part?
In Build Mode, select the part you want to remove and tap the DELETE button in the bottom right corner, or press Backspace on your keyboard.
What do the different cups score?
The left cup scores 10 points, the middle cup scores 25 points, and the right cup scores 50 points.
Can I interact with the machine while it's running?
Yes, in Run Mode you can click or tap on switches to manually toggle their direction.