Iball3
iball3 is an interactive memory game puzzle game manufactured by Topdraw Games, a Shropshire-based business. The goal of the game is to press six buttons in the proper sequence so as to turn all of the lights the same colour within a limited time. The iball3 gameplay consists of 2 levels; to move to the second level, players must solve the first level with a time under 20 seconds. Each unit is unique and serialized with its own code so players can register their scores on a "World Leader Board" at the company's website. It engadges with both the young and the old.
The iBall3 was invented by British toymaker Andrew Reeves, inventor of the Isis Adventure games.
The iball3 has had great reviews since its launch, with many comparing it to the Rubik’s Cube. “Do you remember how addictive the Rubik's Cube became? Well, this could be the “Rubik's Cube” of the next generation.” The Rubik’s Cube can take some people up to anywhere up to and beyond an hour just to complete one side, often it is then put down in fear of messing it up. The iball3, on the other hand, allows you to play for a maximum of ninety seconds before randomizing the lights again.
Reception
The iball3 was launched with great success at Hamleys, London on 18 June 2011. Over the launch weekend over 250 iball3s were sold and given away.
The iBall3 was picked as The Gadget Show's Top Pick of the 2011 British International Toy Fair.
Published as one of Hamley’s top 10 must have toys for Christmas 2011.
The iball3 is now stocked by more than 20 companies online and instore, including Hamleys, Amazon, Tesco, Maplin and iwantoneofthose.