TUAW's Daily App: Marble Mixer
Marble Mixer is a cute little title that probably won't appeal to everyone, but if you have fond memories of shooting marbles as a kid or just want to try out a fun "flick-and-shoot" interface, it's worth the 99 cent download. The game's got three modes -- Table Tactics has you shooting at a target, trying to knock others' marbles out without hitting your own, Space Mania is a crazy mode where it's everyone for themselves during a time limit, and Monster Picnic has you trying to feed a colorful monster with as many marbles as you can. The game has a really fun look and feel -- it's simple, but especially if you're playing with kids, that really works in the game's favor.
Multiplayer is probably the way to do it -- the iPad version, with the larger screen, is probably the best experience for this one. The iPhone version was released just recently, and while it's easy to see why the app isn't universal (the scale makes a big difference), both versions have a good amount of fun to be enjoyed. There is a set of Facebook leaderboards, but this app is much more about real-life competition than anything online. With this app, an iPhone or iPad and a few competitive players, you can definitely get your dollar's worth.
