Diversity plays a big part in Kororinpa. Each marble has its own specific feel and performance. Lighter marbles roll much faster than others, but don't do well in certain obstacles. Others feel heavier, forcing them to move slower, yet they hold up better against certain oppositions; their appearance varies too. Some feature a single, simplistic color, while others show off wildly painted stripes, giving them a much more fierce appearance. It would be a superb idea for Hudson Soft to include a marble customization option, so players can paint them any way they see fit. They could even send off their creations to friends.

Kororinpa showcases forty single player levels. Each one comes filled with many tasks to finish and hidden secrets. However, Konami and Hudson also incorporate multiplayer action in the form of two-player races. Set-up in split screen, this mode pits one marble roller against another in a winner-take-all series. Just like in the single player game, the levels become littered with various obstacles, crystals and even a few hidden paths. Be sure to avoid rolling off the level – marbles tend to go to pieces after a long drop.

With Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz already available for the Wii, not everyone will see the point of another "roll to the goal" game. However, with quirky design, a decent two-player versus mode and loads of levels and hidden secrets to unearth, Kororinpa: Marble Mania has a great chance of rolling its way into a few hearts once it arrives later this month. Besides, a good game of marbles never did anyone harm...unless one gets flicked into an eye. Ouch.

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