# MarbleLoops

> Digital implementation of the board game Surakarta for single-player or local multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Iiro Viitanen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbleloops/id1537263528 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Iiro Viitanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/437437056)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbleloops/id1537263528/reviews.md

## What is MarbleLoops?

With MarbleLoops you can play a little-known board game called Surakarta in two ways:
- Against a computer opponent
- With a friend.

With MarbleLoops you have a portable game board with you all the time in your phone or tablet, and it's easy to start a game at any time.

## Key features

- Play Surakarta board game
- AI opponent
- Local multiplayer with a friend
- Portable game board on mobile
- Play anytime, anywhere

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbleloops/id1537263528/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good but needs difficulty tiers

*2022-12-22, version 1.1*

There’s only two Surakara games on the App Store and the other one performs illegal moves against you and restricts you from playing certain legal moves to the algorithm’s disadvantage, so obviously I prefer this version. That being said:

There’s only one difficulty setting for solo play and the algorithm you play against is BRUTAL. It also suffers as well from known Surakara issues like repeating the same move again and again in self defense (a legal and very obnoxious play), which has often been addressed with house rules in other play settings. Online play would be excellent and I would love to see the developer gain enough popularity and resources to include it. I certainly recommend this game.

## Frequently asked questions about MarbleLoops

### What is MarbleLoops?

MarbleLoops is a mobile application that allows you to play the board game Surakarta. You can play against a computer opponent or with a friend locally on the same device.

### How much does MarbleLoops cost?

MarbleLoops is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to the full game.

### Does MarbleLoops have ads?

No, MarbleLoops does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

### What devices does MarbleLoops support?

MarbleLoops is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### Is MarbleLoops suitable for children?

MarbleLoops has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families. The game involves strategic thinking and simple mechanics.

### How often is MarbleLoops updated?

The latest version of MarbleLoops is 1.2, last updated on May 29, 2023. Updates typically bring improvements and bug fixes.

### Can I play MarbleLoops offline?

Yes, MarbleLoops can be played offline. You can play against the AI or a friend locally without an internet connection.

### What are the gameplay mechanics of Surakarta in MarbleLoops?

Surakarta is a two-player strategy board game where players move their pieces along a specific path to capture opponent pieces and reach the opposite side of the board. MarbleLoops faithfully recreates these mechanics.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-08-07

Ensuring support for the newest devices.

### 1.2 — 2023-05-29

Ensuring support for the newest iPhones and iPads.

### 1.1 — 2020-11-06

Fixes an issue with alignment of the loops in some devices.

### 1.0 — 2020-10-27

No release notes.

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