The object of this game is to get the ball bearing across the wooden board without letting it fall into any holes. Sounds simple enough, right? But what I really like about it is this game puts the accelerometer to work. By tilting the phone, you maneuver the bearing slowly and carefully across the board. Once you reach the other side, you level up. But avoiding those holes can be tough. It’s very sensitive to movement, so you may find yourself accidentally flinging the ball across the board unintentionally until you get used to the mechanics. 

One thing I like was the settings feature that allows you to calibrate the game to how you hold the iPhone. While you’re supposed to hold the device flat during game play, you can calibrate it to your specifications. 

Gameplay is simple and straightforward. It’s just like the mini-games you’d get from the supermarket as a kid, but this time it’s digitized. That’s the only difference. Image quality is simple but decent. Perhaps more realistic wooden blockers would add contour and depth to the board, which, as of this moment looks a but one dimensional. Sound effects sync up nicely and are appropriate as well. Update:Ever feel like you’re losing your mind? There aren’t sound effects on this game, and it would have been nice to hear the ball fall into the holes and bounce off of the blockers.

Overall, I enjoyed this one. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a fun diversion, nonetheless. And isn’t that what little games like this are all about, anyway?