# ! Exploding Paintballs !

> Tilt-controlled arcade game with physics-based exploding paintballs and leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Kramer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-paintballs/id479350643 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/348619994)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-paintballs/id479350643/reviews.md

## What is ! Exploding Paintballs !?

!Exploding Paintballs!  is a tilt-sensitive arcade game with paintballs that float (blue and green) and paintballs that sink (red and yellow).  When certain color combinations of paintballs touch they link together and, when the link is complete, explode with a loud realistic explosion noise.  The color combinations that will explode vary with each Level.  

The Game Center records various scores on Leaderboards such as number of Levels completed, number of explosions, best times for certain Levels and best times for all Levels combined.  Compete with your Game Center Friends to see who can make the most explosions or who can get 10 explosions on one or all Levels the fastest.  
  
Gravity is adjusted by tilting the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.  Alternatively, !Exploding Paintballs! can respond to touch moves rather than tilt.

The exploding noise differs for the different color combinations that explode (e.g. gunshots, crashes,  bombs).  The sound can be turned off or made into a vibration.

There are 8 free Levels - 4 with walls and 4 without walls.    An In App Purchase expands the number of Levels to 66 - 33 Levels with walls and 33 Levels without walls.

!Exploding Paintballs! is based on a kinetic simulation using the device's accelerometer and realistic principles of physics (buoyancy, inertia, viscosity, Hooke's Law and color confinement).  For accuracy and stability it uses a half step modification to Euler's Algorithm as described by Feynman (Lectures on Physics, Vol. 1, Ch. 9, P. 5) and Cromer (Am. J. Phy. 49, 455 (1981)).  


The screen shots below are:

1) Free Level 1 - Red-Blue.  A red-blue combination is shown exploding.

2) The Levels Table.  The 4 free Levels are shown together with the Best Times and maximum number of Explosions.

3) Free Level 2 - Red-Blue, Yellow-Green.  A red-blue (yellow-green for iPad) combination is shown exploding. 

4) Free Level 3 - Blue-Yellow-Green.  Some partial combinations are shown linked and one blue-yellow-green is shown exploding.

5) Free Level 4 - Red-Green-Green-Loop.  Some partial combinations for the loop are shown linked and one red-green-green-loop is shown exploding.

## Key features

- Tilt or touch controls
- Physics-based gameplay
- Link and explode colored paintballs
- Realistic explosion sounds
- Game Center leaderboards
- Unlockable levels via IAP

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to play the Additional Levels | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-paintballs/id479350643/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bang!

*2016-05-09*

Love this App. The levels get very very hard but they can be done.  You tilt the iPhone and some of the ‘paintballs’ float and others sink.  When they touch they stick together until you match the pattern then BANG.  Great sound; but it will get you in trouble in a crowd.  I think it’s a real gun.

### 5/5 — Lots of fun

*2015-11-25*

The advanced levels are hard but the action is great.  Love the explosions.

## Frequently asked questions about ! Exploding Paintballs !

### What is ! Exploding Paintballs !?

! Exploding Paintballs ! is a tilt-sensitive arcade game where players link and explode colored paintballs. It features realistic physics simulations and varied explosion sounds.

### How do I control ! Exploding Paintballs !?

You can control the game by tilting your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to adjust gravity. Alternatively, ! Exploding Paintballs ! can respond to touch moves instead of tilt.

### What are the game modes in ! Exploding Paintballs !?

! Exploding Paintballs ! offers multiple levels with and without walls. Players can compete on Game Center leaderboards for scores like number of levels completed, explosions, and best times.

### Does ! Exploding Paintballs ! have ads?

No, ! Exploding Paintballs ! does not contain advertisements.

### How many levels are available in ! Exploding Paintballs !?

There are 8 free levels available in ! Exploding Paintballs !. An in-app purchase expands the game to a total of 66 levels.

### What is the age rating for ! Exploding Paintballs !?

! Exploding Paintballs ! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players.

### Can I play ! Exploding Paintballs ! offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, features like Game Center leaderboards suggest an internet connection may be required for full functionality.

### What devices does ! Exploding Paintballs ! support?

! Exploding Paintballs ! is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2026-05-19

iOS26 ready

### 2.2 — 2021-04-15

Version 2.2 makes playing !Exploding Paintballs! easier and more fun.
- Updated to latest iOS
- Removed the requirement to complete earlier levels in order to play next level.   
- New setting disables auto-unlink making some levels easier.

### 2.1.2 — 2017-09-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Version 2.1 makes playing !Exploding Paintballs! easier and more fun.
- Removed the requirement to complete earlier levels in order to play next level.  
- Eliminated intrusive alerts for new best time and new maximum number of explosions.   
- New setting disables auto-unlink making some levels easier.
- Minor bugs eliminated (2.1.2 and 2.1.1)

### 2.1.1 — 2017-07-25

Version 2.1.1 makes playing !Exploding Paintballs! easier and more fun.
- Removed the requirement to complete earlier levels in order to play next level.  
- Eliminated intrusive alerts for new best time and new maximum number of explosions.   
- New setting disables auto-unlink making some levels easier.
- Minor bugs eliminated (2.1.1)

### 2.1 — 2017-07-22

Version 2.1 makes playing !Exploding Paintballs! easier and more fun.
- Removed the requirement to complete earlier levels in order to play next level.  
- Eliminated intrusive alerts for new best time and new maximum number of explosions.   
- New setting disables auto-unlink making some levels easier.

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