Swipe Ball

How It Works

Swipe Ball is a physics-based arcade puzzle game where you flick a ball into a basket using carefully aimed swipes. The concept borrows from basketball and billiards — you read the angle, judge the power, and let the physics engine do the rest. Balls bounce off walls, curve around obstacles, and sometimes need multiple ricochets to reach the target.

Controls

• Click and drag — Aim your shot by pulling back from the ball
• Release — Launch the ball in the opposite direction of your drag
• Drag distance — Controls shot power. Short drag means gentle toss, long drag means hard launch
• Drag angle — Determines the ball's trajectory

The controls are simple to learn but mastering the physics takes serious practice. Each level introduces trickier angles and obstacles that demand creative thinking.

Strategies for Consistent Scoring

• Aim for bank shots off walls when the direct path is blocked. The ball follows realistic bounce physics, so a 45-degree wall hit reflects at roughly 45 degrees back out
• Use less power than you think. Most players overshoot early on. Gentle, accurate shots score more consistently than powerful blasts
• Watch how the ball reacts on your first attempt. Even a miss gives you information about bounces and angles for your retry
• On levels with multiple walls, plan your shot path before dragging. Trace the route mentally — ball to wall to wall to basket
• Do not rush. There is no time pressure, so take a moment to line up the perfect angle

Dealing with Tricky Levels

Later stages introduce moving obstacles, narrower baskets, and multiple walls creating maze-like paths. The key is breaking these into segments. Pick your first bounce point, then figure out where the ball needs to go after that. Work backwards from the basket if the path forward is not obvious.

Scoring Tips

• Cleaner shots with fewer bounces earn more points
• Swish shots (going straight in without touching the rim) give bonus points
• Consecutive successful shots build a streak multiplier that boosts your score significantly

FAQ

Why does my ball keep bouncing away from the basket?

You are likely hitting the rim or launching at too steep an angle. Try a flatter trajectory with slightly less power. Bank shots off the back wall can also help guide the ball downward into the basket.

How does the scoring system work?

Points increase with each successful shot. Streak multipliers reward consecutive baskets. Shots that go in cleanly without bouncing off the rim earn bonus points. Missing a shot resets your streak.

Can I replay levels to improve my score?

Yes, you can replay any level. Going back to earlier levels with a better understanding of the physics is a great way to push your scores higher and practice techniques for harder stages.