# Sparkle the Game

> Marble shooter puzzle game to banish dark orbs and save Crowberry Woods. (iPhone/iPad app by 10tons Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-the-game/id354123737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 471 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-the-game/id354123737/reviews.md

## What is Sparkle the Game?

Pop the Orbs and Save the World!

REVIEWS

"Highly polished and easily recommended action puzzler."
toucharcade.com

(5/5) "It's a blast."
gamepro.com

(5/5) "Sparkle has wonderful details and exciting gameplay."
appsafari.com

(4.5/5) "Sparkle has taken over the throne as best marble shooter in the App Store. MUST BUY."
appadvice.com

DESCRIPTION

Get ready to save the Crowberry Woods in this marble shooter hit!

Banish the Orbs of Darkness with your Orb Slinger by tapping where you want your orb to land. Match three same color orbs to make them disappear. Match more to earn amazing Powerups! Don't let the Orbs of Darkness fall into the abyss!

Discover more than ten powerful Amulets like Firebolt throughout your journey. Use the Amulets to clear some of the trickier challenges. Embark on an extraordinary journey and reclaim your land!

FEATURES

- Enjoy hours of top quality action puzzling
- Travel through Crowberry Woods and discover more than 10 powerful Amulets
- Use over a dozen powerups
- Game Center Achievements
- Magnificent soundtrack (check the trailer!)
- Uncover the 12 secrets of the woods. Hint: Butterflies
- Wide selection of different hand crafted levels
- 3 game modes: Quest, Challenges, and Survival. 
- Includes colorblind mode.


Check out the gameplay trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHQUI9R8mPI

## Key features

- Match-three orb popping gameplay
- Over ten powerful amulets
- Dozens of power-ups
- Multiple game modes (Quest, Challenges, Survival)
- Hand-crafted levels
- Game Center Achievements
- Colorblind mode

## What do users think of Sparkle the Game?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 💎 Variety of power-ups and amulets
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing colors
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕰️ Difficulty spike later in the game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after updates
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Saved progress not loading correctly

**Most requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume
- Leaderboards and achievements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 471)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-the-game/id354123737/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My decades long go to

*2025-12-12, version 1.7.0*

I’ve had this app since the Palm Pre cellphone existed.  All those decades ago, it was the only good game I could get on that phone.

Years later, after countless pay-to-play games have stolen my attention, when I’m just done overspending money on games that suck, I always come back to this - Sparkle. It’s the right level of challenging, doesn’t require data, and can be varied enough with all the features hidden inside.

I don’t know if this review will convince any new people to get this game, but I just wanted to thank the creators for making it. I touched all your names in the credits.

### 5/5 — I have played this game off and on for years

*2023-09-19, version 1.7.0*

Got a new iPad and downloaded Sparkle which I had for years, but had to pay $2.99 for.  I was ok with that but when I downloaded it , it is so small on the screen and you need a big screen for this.  Help, anyone?I was going to post a pic but can’t figure out how but it’s a little rectangle sitting in the middle of a 12.9” screen.

### 5/5 — Mega

*2023-08-31*

Ein Episches Game

### 5/5 — This is amazing 🤩

*2020-11-30, version 1.7.0*

I love this game because the graphics are 💯 good 😌

### 5/5 — Marble Shooting Perfection

*2020-08-11, version 1.7.0*

By far thee best marble shooting game around. My only suggestion would be to create a new Sparkle 2021 or 2022. More, more, more!

### 1/5 — イラつくけど楽しい

*2020-02-22*

ノーマルでクエストクリアしたのに、まだ旅は終わらんとか言ってもう少し難易度上げて挑戦しようとか言ってくるし、3コンボしたいのにやらせてくれないし、消したいボールあるのに消させてくれないし、おまけに何度も死ぬし、だいぶイラつく。特に3コンボで出て来るあのスピードショット、要らんから消して欲しい。それだけやってくれば星五に直してやる。

### 5/5 — Love It

*2019-08-06, version 1.7.0*

Have played it since it came out for the iPod, many years ago.  Still play it almost every day!

### 5/5 — My All-Time Favorite

*2019-07-10, version 1.7.0*

I have plated this game all the way through more times than I can count over the last 5 or 6 years. I may abandon it for months at a time, but when I’m bored or have insomnia, I go back to it. Absolutely addictive. The subsequent Sparkle versions don’t come close to the original. Balls are too big. Play too slow. Just not the same.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2019-05-11, version 1.7.0*

I really enjoy the first half of this game. After Day 90 or 100 or so I always end up just restarting and playing through from the start.  Once more colors are introduced, the difficulty spikes change the feel of the game from laid back fun to frantic frustration.  Still, the game is a blast until then.  And it is so nice to not be inundated with ads, so this game is definitely five stars!

### 5/5 — The Best!!!

*2019-05-05, version 1.7.0*

Just played this game again.  I love it.  After finally being able to break the chains of the IAP games I forgot how awesome this game was.

## Frequently asked questions about Sparkle the Game

### What is Sparkle the Game?

Sparkle the Game is a marble shooter puzzle game where players aim to banish Orbs of Darkness by matching three or more of the same color. The goal is to prevent the orbs from falling into the abyss and to reclaim the land of Crowberry Woods.

### What are the key features of Sparkle the Game?

Key features include hours of action puzzling, over ten powerful amulets to discover, more than a dozen power-ups, Game Center Achievements, a magnificent soundtrack, and 12 secrets to uncover. It also offers three game modes: Quest, Challenges, and Survival, along with a colorblind mode.

### How much does Sparkle the Game cost?

Based on the provided information, the application is a paid game. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What are the different game modes available?

The game offers three distinct modes to cater to different player preferences. These include Quest mode for a story-driven experience, Challenges mode for specific objectives, and Survival mode for an endless gameplay challenge.

### Is Sparkle the Game suitable for players with color vision deficiency?

Yes, the game includes a colorblind mode. This feature ensures that players with color vision deficiency can still enjoy the gameplay and distinguish between different colored orbs effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2017-08-22

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

64-bit support

### 1.6.8 — 2013-09-18

-Support for iPhone5 resolution.
-iOS 7 support.

### 1.6.4 — 2012-04-03

-Works properly in simulated 2x mode on the new iPad.

### 1.6.3 — 2011-10-04

-Fixed crash on the loading screen on some devices.

### 1.6.2 — 2011-10-01

NOTE: This version may not work on all devices. A new update has already been submitted!

-New Secret!
-Fixed GameCenter achievement reporting at the end of game.
-Reduced memory consumption.
-Even further performance improvements.
-Stability improvements.
-Misc minor changes.

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