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I recommend using the arrow keys to control the ball and optionally the S and D keys to turn the camera, also if you go to the settings you can play as a globe or an eyeball.", "context": "", "use_case": "game", "switched_from": "", "story": "Curveball"}, {"id": 780596224, "item_id": 48787264, "url": "https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48787264", "by": "wxw", "date": "2026-07-04", "version": null, "stance": "recommend", "quote": "Nice map/level tool!", "excerpt": "I've not heard of Neverball. From the site, https://neverball.org/ > Tilt the floor to roll a ball through an obstacle course before time runs out. Neverball is part puzzle game, part action game, and entirely a test of skill. 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