# Powder Game

> Physics and chemistry sandbox

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id521519384](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id521519384)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id521519384`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DAN-BALL
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,165 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2012-04-30
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/powder-game/id521519384)
- **Website:** [https://dan-ball.jp/en/m/](https://dan-ball.jp/en/m/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://dan-ball.jp/en/m/privacy/](https://dan-ball.jp/en/m/privacy/)

## Description

Powder Game is a physics and chemistry sandbox Chrome extension that simulates powder-like particles and their interactions, with 30+ dot types including water, fire, oil, gunpowder, metal, seed, birds, Ant and more.

Watch the reactions when dots collide—explosions from fire and gunpowder, seeds growing into trees when they meet sand, and other emergent behaviors. A playful, accessible way to explore particle physics and chemistry concepts.

## Rankings

- #39,614 — Overall

## Review summary

Powder Game on iOS delivers a creative, nostalgic sandbox with strong mobile performance, but it faces significant user feedback around needing more content and features, improving controls, reducing ads, fixing progress-blocking bugs, and maintaining active development.

### Pros

- Rich sandbox with a wide range of elements and particle interactions that invite experimentation.
- Nostalgic appeal with a loyal fan base and enduring charm on mobile.
- Runs smoothly on mobile with responsive gameplay and accessible sandbox mechanics.
- Engaging, open-ended gameplay that supports creativity and long play sessions.

### Cons

- Desire for many more elements and features (e.g., wood, milk, portals, weather, and other content) that the community repeatedly asks for.
- Control and UI issues, including fused joysticks and difficulty placing many dots.
- Ads are intrusive or inconsistent; many players want an ad-free option or easier removal.
- Bugs or progress-blocking limitations that prevent further actions after extended play.
- Lack of ongoing updates or active development, making the app feel dormant to long-time players.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id521519384)