# Manic Marble

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble/id304071484 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rich Olson](https://appshunter.io/developer/292136583)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble/id304071484/reviews.md

## What is Manic Marble?

The original Manic Marble is back - with all levels totally free!

(If you want even more levels - check out Manic Marble 4- also free!)

Guide your marble through six crazy 3D levels, each with its own unique theme.

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

Complete your current level in less than the "par" time to unlock the next one.

Features:

-Powerful 3D graphics and physics engine provided by SIO2 Interactive

-Intuitive accelerometer-based control system

-Original soundtrack by Nothing Labs

## Key features

- Guide marble through 3D levels
- Tilt and turn controls
- Dodge moving obstacles
- Unlock levels by beating par time
- 3D graphics and physics
- Original soundtrack

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble/id304071484/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best alternative to marble it up mayhem

*2026-07-31, version 2.01*

So they removed that game from Apple Arcade but a year ago was my favorite mobile game found this game. This is the replacement still finding Sony reviews. I’m about to be the newest review.

### 3/5 — Way Too Hard

*2024-11-03, version 2.01*

The Game Is Enjoyable But It’s A Wee Little Too Hard Unfortunately But Still A Good Effort Though

### 5/5 — My childhood is back

*2024-01-22, version 2.0*

Thank you so much for bringing this back. I played this series to death when I was a kid. Can we have Manic Marble 5 now? Pretty please?

### 4/5 — Fun

*2014-01-22, version 1.7*

Fun

### 4/5 — Fun, but low graphics

*2012-07-09, version 1.7*

That is all

### 5/5 — More levels!

*2011-02-09, version 1.5*

Please make 13 more levels and some new themes!

### 1/5 — No

*2010-05-05, version 0*

Only 6 lvls?!!!! I want my money back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Great

*2010-03-31, version 0*

I bought this app over a year ago when it was only 1$ and it is very fun and challenging.

### 3/5 — I love it

*2010-03-08, version 0*

I love the old graphics but I didn't give it 5stars because it hasn't been updated in almost a year or more. At least since I got the app a long time ago

### 3/5 — Pretty good

*2010-02-20, version 0*

Good game but i think u should b able to listen to ur music while playing instead if the other annoying stuff. Sometimes the controls arnt sensitive enough or vise versa. If i could i would rate it 3 1/2 stars. Over all very entertaining and a fun game

## Frequently asked questions about Manic Marble

### What is Manic Marble?

Manic Marble is a 3D game where you guide a marble through various levels. You use your device's motion sensors to tilt and turn, navigating obstacles and aiming to complete levels within a set time.

### How do I control the marble?

The game utilizes an intuitive accelerometer-based control system. You tilt and turn your iPhone to steer the marble through the 3D environments, similar to how you would physically move a marble.

### Is Manic Marble free to play?

Yes, the original Manic Marble is completely free to play, including all its levels. The description also mentions Manic Marble 4 is available and also free.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include powerful 3D graphics and a physics engine, an intuitive accelerometer control system, and an original soundtrack. Players can also unlock new levels by completing current ones within a 'par' time.

### What kind of device do I need to play?

The game is designed for iPhone and utilizes its motion control capabilities. It features 3D graphics and physics, suggesting it requires a device capable of handling these graphical demands.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.01 — 2024-07-01

Fixed major bug with iPad support.

### 2.0 — 2023-09-24

Reworked code to work on modern iOS devices.

### 1.7 — 2012-03-19

Major bug fix - some users encountering blank screen! 
Info on new version with free levels.

### 1.6 — 2012-03-16

Minor bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2010-06-07

Minor interface improvements

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## More apps by Rich Olson

- [Manic Marble 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-2/id325327348)
- [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

## Related topics

[manic marble 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/manic-marble-4)

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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 2026-08-23.*
