Game guide
Candidates: 2–30
Enter 2 to 30 candidate names and check the list before starting. Physical rotating scoop buckets pick up the marbles and carry them UP. At the top they release onto a separate sloping course and roll DOWN toward the finish. This original LittleJS and Box2D course is distinct from Marble Switchback Race and Marble Drop Race; the lift is part of the race, not a decorative background.
Does the first marble lifted win? No. A marble must actually cross the finish after descending the separate course. The first actual finisher wins; the winner is not predetermined or forced. Bucket pickup, release and collisions can change the order, so height and an early lead are not final results.
How do I read the complete ranking? Wait for all marbles to finish, then use the full actual finish order to set turns or read just the winner. Unfinished marbles must not be treated as finishers. Agree on the meaning of the ranking and any restart rule before playing. Name labels stay at fixed offsets and can overlap when marbles bunch up; use the results list to confirm the order.
Are pictures required, and what does recording save? No. Optional custom head images are stored locally in this browser, and names alone are enough. The recorder makes video-only clips with the site watermark, not an audio recording. Review visible names and images before sharing a clip, and only use pictures participants agree to share.
Is the race a certified fair draw? No. This is entertainment, not a certified equal-probability draw or audited selection. Starting positions, scoop timing and physical collisions affect the race. Use it for informal decisions everyone agrees to, not regulated prizes. Fewer candidates can make the lift and labels easier to follow on a small screen.
Before you start
Review the candidate list before starting. Each game has its own capacity; a large saved preset may contain more names than this game accepts.
Results and fairness
These are entertainment simulations. Outcomes are not certified equal-probability draws or audited selections. Agree on the meaning of a result before playing.
Names, images and privacy
The candidate editor stores names and custom images in this browser. Clear the list or browser site data to remove them. A shared or downloaded clip can reveal the names and images shown on screen.
Technical help
Use a current browser with JavaScript and canvas support. If a game is slow, reduce the candidate count. Recording support varies by browser; downloaded clips currently contain video only.
