Red Ball 2: The King

Red Ball is a king in this one, and he loses his crown to a gust of wind before the first level even starts. That small disaster sends him rolling across 20 hand drawn levels full of ramps, gaps and moving parts. Red Ball 2: The King is a free physics platformer you play in your browser. You roll and jump the red ball through each level, collect 3 stars and reach the exit to move one step closer to the lost crown.

Key Controls

• Roll: LEFT ARROW KEY or RIGHT ARROW KEY
• Jump: UP ARROW KEY
• Navigate menus: MOUSE and LEFT CLICK

How It Works

Red Ball 2: The King starts with a short comic. Red Ball, the King of the Monarchy of Balls, is out for a walk on a warm day when a strong wind blows his crown away. To get it back, you roll him across a map of 20 numbered levels, with scenes such as a castle with a cannon, a swing and a fishing spot along the dotted path. The game by Evgeniy Fedoseev runs on the Box2D physics engine, so ramps, swings and wooden parts react to the ball's weight.

Each level is a side view course of grass, dirt and moving parts with 3 stars hidden along the way, each worth 100 points toward your crown score. The bar at the bottom shows the level number, the stars you have found and a Restart button for when the ball gets stuck. Reaching the exit unlocks the next number on the map, and the Bonus Levels stay locked until you earn them.

1. Click through the opening comic or choose skip intro.
2. Click Start Game and pick level 1 on the map.
3. Roll with the LEFT ARROW KEY and RIGHT ARROW KEY.
4. Jump over gaps and onto ledges with the UP ARROW KEY.
5. Collect all 3 stars for 100 points each.
6. Reach the end of the level to unlock the next number on the map.
7. Use Restart if the ball gets stuck or falls.

What Makes It Stand Out

• 20 levels: A winding map takes Red Ball from the first meadow to the last level in order.
• Real physics: Ramps, swings and wooden pieces move with the ball's weight.
• 3 stars per level: Every level hides 3 stars, worth 100 points each.
• Story with a goal: The opening comic gives every level a purpose, finding the king's crown.
• Bonus Levels: Extra levels stay locked until you earn them.
• Crown score: Every star you collect adds to a running score shown at the bottom.

Getting Started

• Roll slowly into new Red Ball 2: The King levels. Momentum carries the ball a long way, so a short tap on the arrow often works better than holding it.
• Look for every star. Stars raise your crown score, and missing one means replaying the level for a full count.
• Use slopes to gain speed. A downhill run before a jump sends the ball much farther than a jump from a standstill.
• Restart instead of struggling. The Restart button puts the ball back at the start in a second.

Going Further

Red Ball 2: The King is about timing and weight more than speed. The ball keeps rolling after you let go, so planning where it will stop matters as much as the jump itself. Moving parts like swings and seesaws react to where the ball lands, which means landing on the wrong end can tip you into a pit. Stars are often placed just off the main path, and reaching them usually needs a running start or a well timed jump at the top of a slope. The crown score at the bottom adds up across the game, so a careful first run that collects every star is worth more than a fast one.

Mistakes Worth Avoiding

• Holding the arrow too long. The ball overshoots ledges and rolls into gaps.
• Jumping from a standstill. Without speed, the ball falls short of wide gaps.
• Skipping stars. Every missed star lowers your crown score for good.
• Rushing onto moving parts. Swings and seesaws need a moment to settle before the ball rolls on.

Similar Platform Games

If rolling the red ball was the best part, Red Ball 4 continues the series with new levels and enemies. Red Ball Christmas Love puts the same ball into a holiday adventure. For a retro platformer with more action, Dan the Man mixes jumping with punches and kicks. More picks are in Platform Games.

Final Thoughts

The Red Ball 2: The King game is a short and charming physics platformer, with a simple story and 20 levels that reward careful rolling. Playing Red Ball 2: The King online works best on a computer with a keyboard, since all movement uses the ARROW KEYS. Players who want fast action or combat will find it gentle, but it is a great pick for a relaxed puzzle platformer.

FAQs About Red Ball 2: The King

1. What is Red Ball 2: The King?

   Red Ball 2: The King is a physics platformer by Evgeniy Fedoseev. You roll a red ball through 20 levels, collect stars and search for the crown the wind blew away.

2. How to play Red Ball 2: The King?

   Roll with the LEFT ARROW KEY and RIGHT ARROW KEY and jump with the UP ARROW KEY. Collect the 3 stars in each level and reach the end to unlock the next one.

3. How many levels does Red Ball 2: The King have?

   Red Ball 2: The King has 20 levels on its level map. A separate Bonus Levels entry in the main menu stays locked at the start.

4. What is the story of Red Ball 2: The King?

   Red Ball is the King of the Monarchy of Balls, and a strong wind blows his crown away during a walk. Each level moves him closer to finding it.

5. How do stars work in Red Ball 2: The King?

   Each level has 3 stars, and each one adds 100 points to your crown score. The bar at the bottom shows how many you have found.

6. Can I play Red Ball 2: The King on mobile?

   Red Ball 2: The King is set up for a computer. It is an old Flash game played with the ARROW KEYS, and it has no touch controls.