Marbleous

Candy Crush you can hold in your hands, built entirely around chain-reaction marble pops.

πŸ‘₯ 1–4 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #15,414

Who it's for

Fans of digital puzzle games who want that same pop-and-cascade feeling with real marbles rattling around a grid, and for players who enjoy a light push-your-luck rhythm.

Not for you if…

You want deep strategic planning β€” Marbleous rewards reading the grid in the moment more than long-term plotting, and the marble-rolling randomness can frustrate players who dislike luck.

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Vibe's take

Fast, tactile, and a little bit gambling β€” you're constantly eyeing your grid for that one lucky roll that sets off a cascade. Turns move quickly and there's a real thrill in watching marbles cluster into a group right before they pop.

About this game

Marbleous brings the addictive satisfaction of match-three puzzle games to the tabletop. Each turn you pick a marble card and roll two or three marbles into your personal grid, hoping to trigger colorful chain reactions. Pop a group of three or more matching marbles and you grab the scoring card for that color and size β€” sometimes triggering another pop right after. Whoever scores the most points by game's end wins.

Match-three puzzle mechanicsChain-reaction marble popsFast tactile turns
By the numbers

Players

Best at 1–3 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

30 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.3 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #15,414

116 ratings

Published

2025