Alpha Core

This is our Levitron Omega (by Fascinations) demonstrating spin stabilized magnetic levitation. The magnetic top levitates via magnetic repulsion above a magnetic base plate, stabilized by gyroscopic effect due to its spin.

The song is called “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” by the Bourbon Street Stompers.

Putt Base is a well designed physics-based puzzler in which you try to putt a golf ball. This might sound easy enough, but the play field slows you down a lot and there’s not exactly a straight path towards the goal. That’s why in most levels you get some parts (like bumpers, corners, etc.) which you can place on the field to help you to get the ball to the hole. I espacially like the artwork, which gives a very comfortable feeling to the game. Thanks to Jayisgames where I found out about this one.

In another bold attempt to make you waste lots of precious time, I present to you Swinging Ball, a game by Kenji Sihan in which you… well, swing a ball around. It’s all pretty self-explanatory actually, but lots of fun!

It starts off easy, but after a while the levels get really tough. For me, the hardest was the insanely difficult ‘Final Fling’ level near the end. You’ll know what I mean when you get there.

Armadillo Run is a physics game, in which you construct a path, using the materials offered and possibly not exceeding your limited budget, to help a rolled up armadillo getting to a blue sphere. But you’d better watch the movie to see what I’m talking about. The demo version is online as a free download, and even though it’s a lot more limited than the things the movie shows, it is real fun.

It’s been a while since there was a silly internet game worth mentioning. That’s over now! May I have the pleasure to introduce to you Sling, a game in which you control a little green ball of slime dangling, flying and bouncing around in 50 levels. The story is utter and complete nonsense and that’s great!

There’s also an easier Junior version of the game and soon there will be a sequel called Sling Fire. Enjoy!