About Roll the Ball
Roll the Ball is a sliding-tile puzzle about building a road for a ball to travel. The board is full of pipe and track tiles, some fixed and some you can slide, and you shuffle the movable ones until they form an unbroken path from the ball to the goal.
It plays like a classic sliding puzzle with a clear purpose. There is always one empty space to slide tiles into, so the puzzle is the order you move them to connect the route without trapping a piece you need. Later boards add longer paths and more fixed walls.
This browser version saves your progress and plays the same on phone or desktop. It is a calm, logical puzzle where the reward is watching the ball finally roll along the track you pieced together.
How to play Roll the Ball
Slide the movable track tiles around the board to build a continuous path from the ball to the goal. Fixed tiles cannot move, and there is one empty space to slide into. Once the route connects, the ball rolls along it. The puzzle is the order in which you slide the tiles to complete the path.
| Desktop | Click a tile to slide it toward the empty space |
|---|---|
| Mobile | Tap a tile to slide it |
| Path | Connect track from the ball to the goal |
| Goal | Complete the route and roll the ball home |
Tips & strategy
- Plan the full route before sliding, so you know which tiles need to end up where.
- Use the fixed tiles as anchors and build your path around them.
- Keep the empty space near where you are working so you can keep sliding freely.
- Avoid sliding a needed track tile into a corner you cannot reach again.
- Work backward from the goal when the start is crowded.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Roll the Ball?
Slide the movable track tiles to build a continuous path from the ball to the goal. When the route connects, the ball rolls home.
Why can I not move a tile?
Some tiles are fixed walls and cannot slide. Build your path around them using the movable pieces.
Is every level solvable?
Yes. Each board is designed to be solvable, so a stall means a different sliding order works.
Does it save progress?
Yes. Your level progress is stored in your browser on the same device.
Is it free?
Yes. It runs free in your browser with no install and no sign-up.
