Marble Blast Ultra FAQ
Made by: l EcHo 360 l

• Introduction:
  • Before we begin, I would like you to note that the purpose of this FAQ/Guide is to get a general idea of the game and what it has to offer. This will not show you the fastest ways how to beat a level, but gives a good background for newcomers. Enjoy!
    
  • Marble Blast Ultra is an Xbox 360 Arcade Title developed and published by Garage Games. In Marble Blast Ultra, you control a marble and the objective is to complete levels suspended in the clouds as fast as you can while picking up Gems and other power-ups. This is one of the best Arcade titles to date!
    
• Controls:
  • Left Thumbstick (Move)
    • Use the Left Thumbstick to move the marble around each level.
      
  • Right Thumbstick (Camera) Rotate the Right Stick to change the camera angle.
  • A/Left Trigger (Jump)
    • Use the A Button or the Left Trigger to cause your marble to jump.
  • B/Right Trigger (Powerup)
    • Use the B Button or the Right Trigger to activate your current Powerup.
      
  • X/Left Bumper/Right Bumper (Blast)
    • Use the X Button, the Left Bumper, or the Right Bumper to activate the marble's Blast function.
      
  • Y (Scores)
    • Use the Y Button to view to scores in a multiplayer match.
  • Start (Pause)
    • Use the Start Button to pause the game.
      
• Interface:
  • Your Powerup is located in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Your blast meter is located in the bottom left corner of the screen.
  • If you are in a Gem level, the Gem counter will be located in the top left corner of the screen.
  • The time is located at the top central part of the screen.
    
• Game Modes:
  • Single Player Game Mode 
    • The objective is to reach the end of the level as fast as possible, while still completing the criteria for each level.
      • Starting Pad- This is where you marble starts the level.
      • Ending Pad- This is where your marble must make it to to complete the level.
      • Gems- Some levels contain gems, which you must gather before you can go to the End Pad.
      • Time Travel- Rolling over one of these will temporarily stop time.
        
    • In Single Player, there are a total of 60 levels divided up into 3 difficulties.
    • (* Indicates the level has an Easter Egg- 20 total), (Name of Level, Par Time, Difficulty)
      
      • 20 Beginner Levels (Green Levels)
        
        • *Learning to Roll, 0:45, 1
        • Moving Up, 0:45, 1
        • *Gem Collection, 1:10, 1
        • Frictional Concerns, 0:45, 1
        • Triple Gravity, 0:45, 1
        • Bridge Crossing, 0:45, 2
        • Bunny Slope, 0:45, 2
        • Hazardous Climb, 1:40, 3
        • *First Flight, 0:45, 2
        • Marble Melee Primer, 1:00, 2
        • Pitfalls, 1:00, 2
        • Gravity Helix, 0:30, 2
        • Platform Party, 1:00, 3
        • Early Frost, 0:30, 3
        • Winding Road, 1:20, 3
        • Skate Park, 1:30, 3
        • *Ramp Matrix, 1:30, 3
        • Half-Pipe, 1:00, 4
        • Jump Jump Jump!, 0:20, 3
        • *Upward Spiral, 2:30, 4
          
      • 20 Intermediate Levels (Blue Levels)
        
        • *Mountaintop Retreat, 0:50, 4
        • *Urban Jungle, 2:00, 4
        • Gauntlet, 2:00, 5
        • Around the World, 0:30, 4
        • Skyscraper, 2:30, 5
        • Timely Ascent, 1:00, 5
        • Duality, 0:30, 4
        • Sledding, 0:50, 5
        • The Road Less Traveled, 1:20, 5
        • Aim High, 0:30, 5
        • Points of the Compass, 1:00, 6
        • *Obstacle Course, 0:35, 6
        • *Fork in the Road, 2:00, 6
        • Great Divide, 2:30, 6
        • *Black Diamond, 1:15, 6
        • Skate to the Top, 1:40, 7
        • Spelunking, 2:00, 6
        • *Whirl, 2:20, 7
        • *Hop Skip and a Jump, 1:00, 7
        • Tree House, 3:00, 7
          
      • 20 Advanced Levels (Orange Levels)
        • Divergence, 1:15, 8
        • Slick Slide, 0:40, 8
        • *Ordeal, 1:10, 8
        • *Daedalus, 3:00, 8
        • Survival of the Fittest, 0:52, 8
        • Ramps Reloaded, 1:00, 8
        • Cube Root, 2:00, 9
        • *Scaffold, 1:00, 9
        • Acrobat, 1:20, 9
        • Endurance, 1:10, 9
        • *Battlements, 1:40, 9
        • *Three-Fold Maze, 3:00, 9
        • Half Pipe Elite, 0:35, 9
        • *Will o' Wisp, 1:45, 10
        • Under Construction, 0:50, 10
        • Extreme Skiing, 0:30, 10
        • Three-Fold Race, 2:00, 10
        • *King of the Mountain, 2:00, 10
        • *Natural Selection, 1:15, 10
        • Schadenfreude, 3:30, 11
          
  • Multiplayer
    • The objective of multiplayer is to collect as many gems as possible. Some gems are worth more points than others. The maximum number of players possible is 8.
      
      • There are 10 total multiplayer arenas:
        • Marble City
        • Epicenter
        • Skate Battle Royale
        • Sprawl
        • Zenith
        • Battle Cube
        • Gems in the Road
        • Horizon
        • King of the Marble
        • All Angles
  • Powerups:
    • Gravity Modifier: changes the gravity direction.
    • Super Speed: Gives the marble a temporary boost in speed.
    • Gyrocopter: Allows the marble to be airborne for a short period of time.
    • Time Travel: Pauses the time for 5 seconds, allowing for a better time.
    • Ultra Blast: Fills up the Blast Meter completely and allows for marbles to reach higher levels.
    • Mega Marble: Causes the marble to become very large to pass over large gaps a smaller marble could not.
    • Super Jump: Allows the marble to jump to ultra high heights.
  • Customization:
    • You are able to change your marble with up to 35 different appearances ranging from a Smiley Face to and 8-ball.
      
• Leaderboards: Want to see how you ranked on your first level or how many multiplayer gems you've collected? Then check out the Leaderboards accessible from the Main Menu.
  
• Achievements: There are 12 total achievements worth 200 total points.

  • Timely Marble	Finish any level under par time.
    Egg Seeker	Find any hidden easter egg.
    Apprentice's Badge	Complete all Beginner Levels.
    Journeyman's Badge	Complete all Intermediate Levels.
    Adept's Badge	Complete all Advanced Levels.
    Marble-fu Initiate	Finish all Beginner levels under par time.
    Marble-fu Master	Finish all Intermediate levels under par time.
    Marble-fu Transcendent	Finish all Advanced levels under par time.
    Egg Basket	Find all twenty easter eggs.
    First Place	Get first place in a multiplayer match.
    Gem Collector	Get 75 points in a multiplayer match.
    Veteran Battler	Collect 2,000 total points in multiplayer.

• Frequently Asked Questions:
  • Q: How much does Marble Blast Ultra cost?
  • A: 800 MP.
  • Q: When was this game released?
  • A: Marble Blast Ultra was released January 25, 2006.
  • Q: Who developed Marble Blast Ultra?
  • A: Garage Games
  • Q: How many playable levels are there?
  • A: 60 Single Player Missions and 10 multiplayer arenas.
  • Q: What options are there for downloadable content?
  • A: Only the Trial Game and the Full Version.
  • Q: What is the game rated?
  • A: E for Everyone.
  • Q: Do you recommend this game? Is it worth the purchase?
  • A: Absolutely! This is an incredible game that looks amazing in HD! With 60 missions and an addictive online, it is well worth the 800 points.
    
• Helpful Links:
  • Marble Blast Ultra Detail Page
  • Marble Blast Ultra Forum
  • Garage Games
  • Previews and Strategies
    

If you have any comments, questions, or response to my FAQ let me know. All feedback is appreciated. Hope you enjoyed it!

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Well done :D

Once again, a great FAQ! Good job!

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11.10.2009.

Great FAQ Echo, you always find a way to be helpful my friend.  Keep up the good work, you're a good member.

       ~ Cro

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very nice

Thanks for the comments, everyone! If you all have anything to add, feel free.

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Make a glitch subcategory, for example, you can use this that I added to wikipedia a while ago:

Glitches

In total, there are four "glitches" in the game that allow the player to achieve faster times and make better routes on levels easier.

• Early Start Glitch: Prior to the marble's release from the starting pad, the user must press the Start button to pause the game. The longer they wait in the start menu, the earlier their marble will be released. After the waiting, they must select Resume. Their marble will fly out of the start pad earlier, however this will not change the time on the clock. Generally it is used to make the marble reach moving platforms that can't otherwise be reached.
• Trap Launch Glitch: A trap launch is performed by trapping the marble in between two moving platforms, or a moving platform and a stationary platform by hanging about half of the marble over the edge of the platform. Once the marble comes in contact with the second platform, it will produce a grinding noise and then fly out at a very high speed. This can be used to launch across several levels such as Endurance, Survival of the Fittest, and Natural Selection.
• Modded Pads: Although this "modded pads" can be used in several games, it is primarily used in Marble Blast Ultra because the game is based on time. A modded pad can be produced in several ways: The first method requires the player to cut out a part of the left joystick in the upper-left. The second method requires the player to cut out the small white "bubble" surrounding the joystick. There are other methods, but these are the most common. The goal of both methods is to be able to push the left joystick farther in the upper-left position. Now, when the player plays Marble Blast Ultra and alters his or her camera so he or she is traveling diagonally, the marble will naturally move faster. The player can also purchase a Gameshark Pro pad which will make the marble roll faster, but requires no modding.
• A newer glitch that was found recently is the Time Travel Glitch. This glitch is very rare, however, but subtracts .01 seconds when the player reaches the goal at the exact time the Time Travel expires. This helps primarily on levels where the goal for a top time is to get to the first time travel quickly, like Bunny Slope and Cube Root. It has not been done on Cube Root yet, but could lead to the top time being pushed to 1.39 seconds.

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 OneBadDude42 wrote:

Make a glitch subcategory, for example, you can use this that I added to wikipedia a while ago:

Glitches

In total, there are four "glitches" in the game that allow the player to achieve faster times and make better routes on levels easier.

• Early Start Glitch: Prior to the marble's release from the starting pad, the user must press the Start button to pause the game. The longer they wait in the start menu, the earlier their marble will be released. After the waiting, they must select Resume. Their marble will fly out of the start pad earlier, however this will not change the time on the clock. Generally it is used to make the marble reach moving platforms that can't otherwise be reached.
• Trap Launch Glitch: A trap launch is performed by trapping the marble in between two moving platforms, or a moving platform and a stationary platform by hanging about half of the marble over the edge of the platform. Once the marble comes in contact with the second platform, it will produce a grinding noise and then fly out at a very high speed. This can be used to launch across several levels such as Endurance, Survival of the Fittest, and Natural Selection.
• Modded Pads: Although this "modded pads" can be used in several games, it is primarily used in Marble Blast Ultra because the game is based on time. A modded pad can be produced in several ways: The first method requires the player to cut out a part of the left joystick in the upper-left. The second method requires the player to cut out the small white "bubble" surrounding the joystick. There are other methods, but these are the most common. The goal of both methods is to be able to push the left joystick farther in the upper-left position. Now, when the player plays Marble Blast Ultra and alters his or her camera so he or she is traveling diagonally, the marble will naturally move faster. The player can also purchase a Gameshark Pro pad which will make the marble roll faster, but requires no modding.
• A newer glitch that was found recently is the Time Travel Glitch. This glitch is very rare, however, but subtracts .01 seconds when the player reaches the goal at the exact time the Time Travel expires. This helps primarily on levels where the goal for a top time is to get to the first time travel quickly, like Bunny Slope and Cube Root. It has not been done on Cube Root yet, but could lead to the top time being pushed to 1.39 seconds.

 

the time glitch can bring it down by .03

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Ok their are ALOT! of glitches for this game, even i'm still finding out some. I don't think it's possible to post all the glitches with this game, their are just to many.

What about Easter Eggs? What levels are they on? Where on the level? How do U get to them? I ask that last ? BCuz I was on a level, (don't remember which one) and fell off -- and saw an easter egg as I plummeted. I think this would B a good addition since this a FAQ forum.

 

P.S. The FAQ's are good so far!

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What exactly does the Blast [x] button do?  I know it makes you jump higher, but what is the best way to use it?  Does it also affect opponents?

I've used the Blast to perform higher jumps w/ the Super Jump by pressing X (Blast) and then pressing RT for the Super Jump.

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Honesty is my excuse. It won't bother me to murder you, honestly. Now, excuse me I have bodies of which need disposal.

 OneBadDude42 wrote:

Make a glitch subcategory, for example, you can use this that I added to wikipedia a while ago:

Glitches

In total, there are four "glitches" in the game that allow the player to achieve faster times and make better routes on levels easier.

• Early Start Glitch: Prior to the marble's release from the starting pad, the user must press the Start button to pause the game. The longer they wait in the start menu, the earlier their marble will be released. After the waiting, they must select Resume. Their marble will fly out of the start pad earlier, however this will not change the time on the clock. Generally it is used to make the marble reach moving platforms that can't otherwise be reached.
• Trap Launch Glitch: A trap launch is performed by trapping the marble in between two moving platforms, or a moving platform and a stationary platform by hanging about half of the marble over the edge of the platform. Once the marble comes in contact with the second platform, it will produce a grinding noise and then fly out at a very high speed. This can be used to launch across several levels such as Endurance, Survival of the Fittest, and Natural Selection.
• Modded Pads: Although this "modded pads" can be used in several games, it is primarily used in Marble Blast Ultra because the game is based on time. A modded pad can be produced in several ways: The first method requires the player to cut out a part of the left joystick in the upper-left. The second method requires the player to cut out the small white "bubble" surrounding the joystick. There are other methods, but these are the most common. The goal of both methods is to be able to push the left joystick farther in the upper-left position. Now, when the player plays Marble Blast Ultra and alters his or her camera so he or she is traveling diagonally, the marble will naturally move faster. The player can also purchase a Gameshark Pro pad which will make the marble roll faster, but requires no modding.
• A newer glitch that was found recently is the Time Travel Glitch. This glitch is very rare, however, but subtracts .01 seconds when the player reaches the goal at the exact time the Time Travel expires. This helps primarily on levels where the goal for a top time is to get to the first time travel quickly, like Bunny Slope and Cube Root. It has not been done on Cube Root yet, but could lead to the top time being pushed to 1.39 seconds.

 

I guess this is why the leaderboards are all messed... Why didn't they update the game to remove glitches or reset the leaderboards?!?!

I HATE cheaters who feel the need to cheat at everything, including freakin arcade games that people play for fun. Don't people realize that modded controllers are a waste of time/money and don't help in real life?

Online leaderboards are half the fun of the game, and it's hard to take them seriously when every level's best time is 3 seconds, which is physically impossible on every level.

 

Also, MBU is only 400 Microsoft Points now.

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the game is now 400 ms points

Good stuff Echo, nice write-up

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