BallMania drops you into a classics challenge you can start in a couple of seconds. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About BallMania
Can you catch the marble without being hit by the marble that kills you?
How to play BallMania
There is no tutorial to sit through — the game explains itself. On desktop the arrow keys / WASD do the moving; the full mapping is in the table below. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Classics games live or die on how fast they get going. BallMania gets going immediately. That is the whole pitch, and it is enough.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is BallMania free to play?
Yes. BallMania is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. BallMania runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play BallMania on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for BallMania?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play BallMania fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
