InkBall

InkBall is a puzzle action game that was included as part of Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 and later Windows versions, including Windows Vista and Windows 7. The game requires the player to draw lines with a stylus or mouse to direct colored balls into corresponding colored goals.

The primary objective of InkBall is to achieve a specific percentage of balls entering the correct goals within a time limit. The game features increasing levels of difficulty with faster ball speeds, more numerous and complex obstacles, and a higher required percentage for successful completion.

Players draw lines in real-time, and these lines act as temporary walls or deflectors to guide the movement of the balls. Strategic line placement and quick reflexes are crucial for success. Incorrectly placed lines can hinder the ball's trajectory, causing it to bounce off course or collide with obstacles.

InkBall offers varying levels of challenge. As players advance, the number of balls and the complexity of the playing field increase. The game demands spatial reasoning and dexterity, making it an engaging and addictive experience for players of all ages. The game also offers a scoring system based on efficiency and speed, providing an element of competition.

Despite being included with specific Windows versions, InkBall was discontinued after Windows 7, meaning it is not natively available in later operating systems such as Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11.