The Final Gamble

Green Ducks & Kobalts Las Veglass was known to all as the city that never sleeps.  Where Midnight Bay had tough restrictions on nighttime light meant to preserve the environment and the city’s unique ambiance, Las Veglass had foregone all of that for its signature enchanting rows of city lights and blinking billboards, advertising aContinue reading “The Final Gamble”

Marble League 2025: High Noon

The O’rangers had themed the league around sand, cacti and tumbleweeds, but Orlango was more than that- it was the meeting place of ocean, desert, field, and swamp. The O’Marbles farmed the flat and fertile lands, but while the orange groves had a lot of charm, they weren’t exactly flashy. Pinky Winky found Billy relaxingContinue reading “Marble League 2025: High Noon”

The Tropical Collage

Our Marble Survival Season 2 competitors reflect on a hard-fought season post-elimination, all the way to the end.

M1S4 Memo #4: Second Chances at Greenstone

Draklin was full of memories. Not necessarily all bad ones, but they still rung fresh. The silver lining, aside from their newly acquired bronze, was that they’d managed to duck away from the post-race press conference. Cloudy, now alone, let the race settle in their mind, flicking the corners of their notes. The pages wereContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #4: Second Chances at Greenstone”

M1S4 Memo #3: Fear and Fanmarbling in Rosaka

The flowers reminded Misty of home. “Home” was a secret they would keep to themselves for the rest of eternity, something reporters never quite understood even after all these years. They were all smiles today, a sharp turnaround from last week. They’d already shown their true colors anyway, Misty mused. The right thing to doContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #3: Fear and Fanmarbling in Rosaka”

M1S4 Memo #1: Return to the Razzway

As the closing ceremony concluded, the adrenaline and smell of champagne beginning to wane, the three podium sitters shared one curt glance between them and nodded before wordlessly parting paths. They had said all they needed out on the track. Momo was the first to take their leave, nervousness clouding their mind as their bronzeContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #1: Return to the Razzway”

The Teams You’ve Missed in Marble League 2022 – Group B

This article focuses on the six teams in Group B that were unable to qualify. For the article that focuses on the six teams in Group A that were unable to qualify, click here. After months of waiting to see which teams would compete in Marble League 2022, we finally know the sixteen teams thatContinue reading “The Teams You’ve Missed in Marble League 2022 – Group B”

A Blurry Reflection

On the peak of Mount Huaze, two marbles stand. Hidden in the mist, in the midst of training. When one speaks up. “Do you think I made the wrong choice, Sensei?” Hazy asks. Blurry responds, “I do not, but I must ask, why do you hold such uncertainty in your decision?” “I…I can’t help butContinue reading “A Blurry Reflection”

A Farewell From Felynia

Friday, 10 September 2021, 1:49 PM Felynia Standard Time Fireworks are still setting off from the roof of Felynia Coliseum, dotting the dimming burnt sierra sky with pupils of color as I open my bag, searching for my press pass as I descend the stands towards the arena. A security officer, who I recognize asContinue reading “A Farewell From Felynia”

RetRollSpective – Hazers

Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have appeared in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to take a look at the Hazers, the third-place finishers of Marble League 2019. Read on to find out how this team has stormed theContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Hazers”