What is Ball Pool?
Ball Pool is a small browser experiment by Mr.doob (Ricardo Cabello), the creator of three.js. It was one of the early Chrome Experiments and shows off realistic 2D physics using the Box2D engine.
The screen fills with colourful balls that bounce off each other and the edges of the window. You can drag them around, click the background to add more, double click to start again with a new colour theme, and even shake or resize the browser window to throw everything around.
Main Features
- Realistic bouncing ball physics
- Drag and fling balls with your mouse or finger
- Click empty space to add new balls
- Double click to reset with a fresh colour theme
- Shake the browser window to stir everything up
- Tilt your phone to change gravity on mobile
How to Get Started with Ball Pool
- Open Ball Pool on mrdoob.com.
- Drag a ball and let go to throw it.
- Click the background to add more balls.
- Shake the window or double click to reset.
Ball Pool Pricing
Ball Pool is free to play, with no ads and no account.
Who Should Use It?
- Anyone who needs a quick, satisfying distraction
- Kids who like playing with bouncy things
- Developers interested in browser physics demos
- Fans of classic Chrome Experiments
Ball Pool Alternatives
- Koalas to the Max: split circles into a picture
- Cat Bounce: bouncing cats across your screen
- WebGL Fluid Simulation: swirl colourful fluid
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ball Pool free?
Yes. Ball Pool is a free browser experiment with nothing to buy.
Who made Ball Pool?
It was made by Mr.doob, the developer Ricardo Cabello, who also created the three.js library.
Does Ball Pool work on phones?
Yes. It supports touch, and tilting your device changes the direction of gravity.