Rollup: Tilt Ball Arcade

What is Rollup?

Rollup is a free physics arcade game for iOS in which you tilt a beam from both ends to guide a rolling ball through 24 levels. It is made by Ravenware and inspired by Ice Cold Beer, the 1983 Taito bar arcade cabinet, which has no official mobile version.

• 6 zones, 24 levels. Each zone sets its own objective: catch falling orbs, herd critters into pens, and more.
• Hazards including gravity traps, spinners, bombs, wind, and rising floors.
• Chaos modifiers from zone 4 on: reversed controls, spotlight darkness, a malfunctioning beam.
• Roguelite upgrades between levels, plus 25 permanent perks bought with stars.
• Offline, no account, no data collected.

How do you play Rollup?

Rollup is played by moving the two ends of a beam independently, tilting it to roll a ball toward the level's objective.

1. Move each end of the beam independently to tilt, angle, and position it.
2. Balance the ball through the level while completing the zone's objective.
3. Dodge hazards: gravity traps, rising ground, spinners, wind, falling rocks, and bombs.
4. Pick an upgrade after each level. Earn stars to unlock permanent perks across runs.

Three control schemes: dual joystick (default), tilt + touch, or full tilt with no touch needed. Switch any time in settings.

Features

• Independent beam control - move each endpoint separately for precise angling.
• 24 levels across 6 zones - each zone adds a new objective and new hazards.
• Roguelite upgrades - pick one of three after every level. Layouts shuffle each run.
• 25 permanent perks - spend stars on heavier ball physics, a wider beam angle, bonus starting balls.
• Chaos modifiers - reversed controls, spotlight mode, and beam malfunctions later on.
• 3 control schemes - dual joystick, tilt + touch, or hands-free tilt only.
• 100% offline - no wifi, no account, no data collected.
• No microtransactions - free with an optional ad-free purchase.
• Instant restarts - minimalist visuals, light haptics, quick sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of game is Rollup?

Rollup is a single-player physics arcade game with roguelite progression, listed on the App Store under Casual and Puzzle. The core mechanic is beam balancing: tilt a beam from both ends to roll a ball past hazards, the same idea as the 1983 Taito cabinet Ice Cold Beer. Rollup is free, plays offline, and has no multiplayer.

Is Rollup the same as Ice Cold Beer?

No, but it is built on the same mechanic: two controls tilting a beam to guide a ball. Rollup adds 24 levels, roguelite upgrades, multiple hazard types, and a 25-perk progression tree. There is no official Ice Cold Beer mobile app, so Rollup is the closest way to play it on a phone.

Can I play Ice Cold Beer on my phone?

There is no official Ice Cold Beer mobile app. Rollup is the closest option on iOS: it recreates the independent beam-tilt mechanic of the original 1983 Taito cabinet and adds three control schemes, 24 levels, and offline play.

Is Rollup free to play?

Yes. Rollup is free on iOS, ad-supported, with an optional ad-free purchase. The Android build is in closed testing and not yet on Google Play.

Does Rollup work offline?

Yes, completely. All 24 levels, the roguelite upgrades, and the permanent perks work with no connection, and Rollup collects no player data.

What are the controls?

Rollup has three control schemes: dual floating joysticks (default), accelerometer tilt with touch for height, or full tilt with no touch at all. Each moves the two ends of the beam independently, and you can switch at any time in settings.

How long is Rollup?

A full run through the 24 levels takes roughly 20 to 40 minutes, depending on skill and which permanent perks are unlocked. Layouts shuffle every run, so Rollup is built to be replayed rather than finished once.

Is Rollup a roguelite?

Partly. Layouts shuffle each run and you pick one of three run-only upgrades after every level, but progression sits in a separate tree of 25 permanent perks, and the 24 levels are hand-built rather than generated.

Do I need an account?

No. Rollup has no sign-up, no login, and no account system, so you can start a run straight from the app icon in airplane mode.

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