# Manic Marble 2

> 3D marble racing game with tilt controls and time-based level progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Rich Olson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-2/id325327348 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rich Olson](https://appshunter.io/developer/292136583)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-2/id325327348/reviews.md

## What is Manic Marble 2?

Manic Marble is back with eight more crazy 3D levels!  Now all completely free!

Fly over jumps and dodge moving obstacles by tilting and turning your iPhone.

Complete the current level by the goal time to unlock the next one.

Tips:

- Practice controlling your marble on the introductory level. Choose the "calibrate" option to optimize the controls for how you prefer to hold your device.

- Don't expect to make goal time for a level the first try. Making goal time takes practice and requires completing the level with relatively few mistakes.

- If you need to slow down quickly - pull your device straight back. It's easier to brake when you're not trying to turn.

## Key features

- Tilt controls for marble navigation
- 8 challenging 3D levels
- Time-based level unlocking
- Obstacle avoidance
- Control calibration option
- Braking mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-2/id325327348/reviews.md

### 1/5 — iPad Versions of Manic Marbles 2 & 3

*2024-10-12*

Can you please bring back the iPad versions of Manic Marble 2 & Manic Marble 3 please.

### 1/5 — This one stinks. First one was awesome.

*2012-11-18*

If you love Manic Marble 1 (like I do) you will hate Manic Marble Marble 2 (as I do).
They changed the game engine, made it worse.

There appear to be two speeds. Flat out massive acceleration and dragging to
a stop.  Don't bother trying to establish a nice cruising speed, as you could in the first version.  At full speed, there is almost no turning ability. There is even less as you are decelerating.

However, when standing nearly still and you try to turn, it will turn slowly at first, and then suddenly spin around wildly. Out of control.

When you run into a wall or post, it spins you around.  Good luck trying to get repointed into the correction direction.

If you fall off a platform and the game tries to resume, it will pick the most inconvenient location.  Such as crawling forward at the top of a ramp then falling off.  Or rolling at a right angle from the direction you want to go, toward the edge of a platform and unable to turn.  Or even off the end of a ramp over empty space.  Don't even bother trying to resume, when it starts this nonsense, I just start the level over.

None of these problems were in the first version. I don't recommend you pay
for this version.  I'm not even going to try the third version.

How do I know the engine changed?  Because in this version, it lets you roll
backwards.
....  Weeks later...
Still waiting for a fix. Still annoyingly un-controllable  So I just replay the first one 'Manic Marble 1' over and over. Finding shortcuts, beating times, etc. It behaves properly.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2012-11-16*

Great game!! Love all the manic marbles

### 4/5 — Manic marble 3?

*2010-05-21*

This game is so good I would like a third manic marble game to come out.
This game is awesome. I love the 3D graphics!

### 5/5 — swwwweeeeetttt!!!!!

*2010-02-22*

this game is awesome!  I hope they come out with manic marble 3 soon!

### 5/5 — Manic marble

*2010-02-18*

This game is soooooooo fun I love it I got manic marble 1 and 2 it's just like the game marble blast gold the game on the computer but 1 problem is I bought the full verzion( all 8 levels) and it won't let me play any of them I just takes me to the app store to buy the full verzion but it says it's already installed anyways this game rocks !!!

### 5/5 — addicting

*2009-12-31*

Best game on my iTouch.  The only problem is that it's too easy to beat and doesn't have enough levels.  Therefore it loses your interest after the first 10 times you play it.  But you should definately get it, the controls are easy, the movement of the ball is very realistic, and I was addicted until I finally beat it.  I can't wait for Manic Marble 3!

### 5/5 — If i could homocide a application level, i'd homocide level 4

*2009-12-18*

i'm changing. slowly but certainly i am being driven insane by rich olson and his diabolical sidekick Manic Marbel 2 level 4. It's a conspiracy, i know it is. I can get ohhhh soooo close to the end, and then BOOM !! it sends me spinning and swerving and spinning and falling and i try, ohhhh i try soooooo hard to get it under control man........ but its no use......it wins again. and again. and again. my once mild easy going manner is being replaced by crazy paranoia and vile venomous rage. Ohhhhh i'll get you Manic Marble 2 level 4. i will beat you and when i do you'll be sorry. you will be very very sorry. Hahahaha--Bahahahaha................hahahahahahahahaha

### 5/5 — Fantastic upgrade from original version

*2009-10-12*

Some really great new features and better control/driving in this new version. I really like the Slow mode to help me learn the course before I try and plow through it in Normal speed. Fast is SOOO fast I get sick! Very hard and unique levels too.

### 5/5 — I This Game!!!!!!!!

*2009-09-20*

I loved the first one and I love this one even more. I never get tired of playing it. It is always a challenge to beat my old score. I can't wait for the next one. Plus I love the different levels on this one.

## Frequently asked questions about Manic Marble 2

### What is Manic Marble 2?

Manic Marble 2 is a free 3D arcade game where players control a marble using tilt controls to navigate through challenging levels and beat goal times.

### How do I control the marble in Manic Marble 2?

You control the marble by tilting your iPhone or iPod. The game also offers a 'calibrate' option to optimize controls based on how you prefer to hold your device.

### How do I unlock new levels in Manic Marble 2?

To unlock the next level, you must complete the current level within the designated goal time. This requires practice and minimizing mistakes during gameplay.

### Does Manic Marble 2 have ads?

No, Manic Marble 2 does not contain advertisements. It is completely free to play without any ad interruptions.

### What devices does Manic Marble 2 support?

Manic Marble 2 is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was released on August 6, 2009, and its latest version is 2.0, last updated on September 26, 2023.

### What is the age rating for Manic Marble 2?

Manic Marble 2 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How difficult is it to make the goal time in Manic Marble 2?

Making the goal time in Manic Marble 2 takes practice. Players are advised not to expect to achieve it on the first try, as it requires completing levels with relatively few mistakes.

### How can I slow down quickly in Manic Marble 2?

To slow down quickly in Manic Marble 2, pull your device straight back. Braking is easier when you are not attempting to turn the marble.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-09-26

Reworked code to work on modern iOS devices.

### 1.5 — 2012-03-16

bug fixes / info on new version

### 1.4 — 2011-03-14

Fixed problem with iOS 4.3 where app would crash loading first level.

### 1.2 — 2010-06-05

Improved control calibration

### 1.1 — 2009-09-09

- Improved touch control
- Minor changes to level solve times
- Fixed performance bug making levels too difficult to solve in certain circumstances

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## More apps by Rich Olson

- [Manic Marble](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble/id304071484)
- [Manic Marble 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-3/id372907851)
- [Manic Marble 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-4/id481595740)

All apps by Rich Olson: https://appshunter.io/developer/292136583

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