# BallFallDown Deluxe — Creative fun for everyone!

> Open-ended construction toy for designing marble runs and creative builds. (iPhone/iPad app by FlatPack Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballfalldown-deluxe/id406854407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FlatPack Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/398040467)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballfalldown-deluxe/id406854407/reviews.md

## What is BallFallDown Deluxe?

BallFallDown Deluxe is an innovative, open-ended construction toy only possible on an iPad. Construct your own marble run or build brand new toys with the whole family!

Design your own marble run using a variety of balls, platforms, spinners, flippers, and tubes. Use the simple touch screen controls to rotate, lengthen and shorten, and drag pieces around the play space. And experiment with unique iPad-specific features like teleporters that beam balls across the play area. (Try that with a traditional marble run!)

No levels... no points... no timers... just hours of unlimited fun for kids and adults of all ages!
Staff Favorites!
#3 Paid iPad Overall (March 2011)
#1 Paid iPad Entertainment (March 2011)
Selected for New and Noteworthy, Apps for Kids, and Apps for Learning Physics 


Here's what the press has to say:

"Incredible construction toy for open-ended play... BallFallDown Deluxe is a super app. (five stars)"
-commonsensemedia.org

"This is my new favorite app. I spent one hour straight playing this game, until I tore myself away to write this review... My whole family loved this app; I had a hard time getting it away from my younger brothers, and even my parents had fun for once with my iPad."
-howsmyapp.com

"BallFallDown Deluxe shows that gaming for children doesn’t have to be about points or levels, but that given the right space and a wide variety of tools children will set their own goals and develop strong design thinking. Props to the developers." 
- Wired.com - GeekDad

" the most stress-free, relaxing game I’ve ever played in my entire life."
-zaxy.com

"BallFallDown Deluxe for iPad  is one of the most entertaining games I have ever played... I highly recommend this game and consider it a must buy."
- StealthDawg Reviews

Best of 2010
- appslappy.com

"This game will definitely be a hit with the younger audience, but … the kid in all of us can have fun playing around with BallFallDown” 
– AppDiscover.com

## Key features

- Open-ended construction toy
- Design marble runs
- Variety of building pieces
- Simple touch screen controls
- iPad-specific features like teleporters
- No levels, points, or timers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballfalldown-deluxe/id406854407/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The Goat

*2026-08-13, version 2.0*

I used to play this game all the time when I was a kid and i just now thought of the game again and spent over half an hour remembering it enough to search it up. The fact that it was just brought back is like a movie style experience. This game is incredible for kids!

### 3/5 — It’s good but...

*2021-01-08, version 1.3*

When you play it for a couple of days why does it crash everytine you click something. Please fix this, overall this is a very good game I love it!😍

### 4/5 — Needs the parts from ball fall down HD

*2019-11-14, version 1.3*

Ok I like the game but you discontinued ball fall down had that has exclusive parts can you add them in to the game please

### 5/5 — Great!

*2018-07-08, version 1.2*

The last item you should add are speeders!

### 1/5 — Please update to OS 11

*2017-12-12, version 1.2*

My 9 year old son wants to play this ap but cannot because it needs to be update to OS11.
Thank you
Angie & Isaac

### 5/5 — Great game!!

*2015-05-09, version 1.2*

Make compatible with iPod! Just fantastic

### 5/5 — Awesomely pointless!

*2012-03-15, version 1.2*

Pointless but addicting. Only thing it needs is better background music. Love all the things you can do the possibilities are endless

### 5/5 — Absorbing and relaxing

*2012-01-28, version 1.2*

As a parent I love how my twelve-year-old gets absorbed in this game. For myself I just spent an hour in this world and am completely blissed out.

### 1/5 — Crashing?

*2011-08-06, version 1.2*

I would like a refund please, if you are not going to fix the app, I will no longer be purchasing FlatPack apps. This is ridiculous.

### 1/5 — No longer opens and seems no one cares

*2011-05-31, version 1.2*

At first I loved this app but since it no longer opens it would be nice if it was fixed or reimbursed.  I have had problems for some time and now after ready some of the other reviews see that I am not alone.  A fix would be my choice.

## Frequently asked questions about BallFallDown Deluxe

### What is BallFallDown Deluxe?

BallFallDown Deluxe is an innovative, open-ended construction toy app for iPad that allows users to design and build their own marble runs or create new toys. It offers unlimited creative fun with no levels, points, or timers.

### What devices does BallFallDown Deluxe support?

BallFallDown Deluxe is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was specifically designed as an iPad construction toy.

### What is the age rating for BallFallDown Deluxe?

The age rating for BallFallDown Deluxe is 4+. This makes it suitable for young children and families to enjoy together.

### How much does BallFallDown Deluxe cost?

BallFallDown Deluxe is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the app.

### Does BallFallDown Deluxe have ads?

No, BallFallDown Deluxe does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy the creative building experience without interruptions.

### What makes BallFallDown Deluxe unique?

BallFallDown Deluxe offers unique iPad-specific features like teleporters that beam balls across the play area, providing a level of interactivity not possible with traditional marble runs. Its open-ended nature encourages design thinking and goal setting.

### How often is BallFallDown Deluxe updated?

The latest version of BallFallDown Deluxe is 2.0, and it was last updated on August 12, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the specific frequency is not detailed.

### What do users like about BallFallDown Deluxe?

Users praise BallFallDown Deluxe for its incredible construction toy aspect, open-ended play, and stress-free, relaxing gameplay. Many families find it enjoyable and have a hard time putting it down.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-12

BallFallDown Deluxe returns to the App Store!

 • Now runs beautifully on modern iPhones and iPads
 • Full iPhone support with a rebuilt layout
 • Your saved play areas from previous versions load right where you left off
 • Everything unlocked — no ads, no in-app purchases
 • Many stability fixes for long-lived save files

### 1.3 — 2018-02-26

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Here's the story of this upgrade: when we first released BallFallDown almost 8 years ago (!), we never imagined it would still be going strong after all this time. We built it for the original iPad all those years ago, but improvements in hardware and software over the years meant that over time the original code we used was too old to work on the newer systems. Since BallFallDown no longer worked with the new iOS11 and all the BallFallDown users who upgraded to the new iOS could no longer play,  we needed to completely update all the code. 

We didn't realize how many people were still enjoying BallFallDown until we started hearing from parents and kids everywhere how much they missed it!  We were particularly touched as many special needs parents reached out directly to us. One parent told us BallFallDown was sometimes the only thing that could help them relax! Once we heard that, we realized we needed to take the time to update BallFallDown to keep it in the hands of kids (and adults) everywhere.  

The only thing that is different in this version, and we apologize for this, is that due to all the changes we had to make under the hood, your previous saved play areas will no longer work in the new version. We realize that you spent a lot of time on these play areas and feel terrible about this! If there was anything we could do to save them we would have.

We love hearing from you so please feel free to drop us a line. Enjoy the new version and thanks for playing!

### 1.2 — 2011-03-24

- Background picker with 8 new backgrounds.
- Initial play area now available in load screen.

### 1.1 — 2011-02-19

- Stability and performance enhancements.

### 1.0 — 2010-12-09

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-13.*
