Gleamroll

Gleamroll is a 3D rolling ball game that runs in your browser. A ball rolls along a road suspended above the clouds and you steer it left and right, keeping it on the platforms and away from blocks. One mistake ends the run, and Restart is a single click away.

How to play

1. Press Play on the start screen. The ball starts rolling forward on its own.
2. Steer with the left and right arrow keys or A and D. On a touch screen, hold your finger on the left or right side of the screen.
3. Stay on the black road with the yellow edges. Gaps, ramps, tunnels and slopes follow one another.
4. Avoid the blocks marked with a big X. Touching one ends the run with a burst of sparks.
5. After a crash press Restart; you return to the start screen, where Play begins a new run.

What you see on screen

• Top left: the High Score button and your best distance in metres, with the current distance below it.
• Top right: your count of pink gems.
• Start screen: the title, Play and Shop.
• Shop: green arrows page through the balls, a Home button goes back and a Buy button shows the price.

The shop

The first ball (a green one with purple arrows) is yours from the start. The other seven cost 100 to 700 gems in steps of 100: a volleyball, a cricket ball, a snowball, an 8-ball, a ball of yarn, a football and a tennis ball.

Tips

• Do not hold a steering key. In our test, holding the left or right arrow ended runs at about 35 metres on average, while pressing nothing reached about 58.
• Tap, do not hold: short corrections keep the ball near the middle of the road.
• Watch the road ahead for X blocks and gaps before you reach them; the ball is fast.
• Read our rolling ball tips for the numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How do I steer the ball in Gleamroll?

Use the left and right arrow keys or A and D. On a touch screen, hold the left or right side of the screen.

What are the pink gems for?

They are the game’s currency. You spend them in the Shop on other balls.

How much do the balls cost?

The first is free and the rest cost 100 to 700 gems.

What happens when I crash?

The run ends, a Restart button appears and your best distance stays saved as the high score.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes, in landscape: hold your finger on the left or right side of the screen to steer. Keyboard play on a computer is the best tested way.

Is Gleamroll free to play?

Yes. You can play it in your browser on Yes This Game with no download and no sign-up.