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Idle Gumball Machine

Plinko-style INCREMENTAL game. Shoot gumballs at gears and buy upgrades to make bigger and bigger numbers until you break the game! Short, sweet, relaxing, and addictive!

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March 26, 2026
129 days ago
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Very Positive223 reviews91.9%

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About the Game

Incremental, not idle! (despite the name)

A short and relaxing Plinko-style INCREMENTAL game where you shoot gumballs at gears and buy upgrades to make bigger and bigger numbers until you break the game! Enjoy the explosive sense of achievement!

  • Gumball Fun: shoot gumballs at gears and enjoy your time by watching them bounce and spin around!

  • Various Upgrades: buy upgrades to achieve explosive number growth in unique and surprising ways!

  • Auto-fire: you now have the option to shoot gumballs automatically! The auto-fire's delay can be removed using a late-game upgrade.

  • Ascension: includes an ascension mechanic that allows you to sacrifice everything to get super powerful upgrades!

  • Relaxing In-Game Atmosphere: Features relaxing music and satisfying sound effects.

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