Switch Curling

Published by: One Switch on 24th Mar 2010 | View all blogs by One Switch

Image of four concentric cicles making the target area for Curling. Within this area are the 2 yellow stones, one blue and a broom.
PC Windows and Mac - Scott McKay (freeware)

Switch Curling is an Olympic and Paralympic sport that involves lumps of granite, ice, a broom and a large target. And despite all that, it's actually a hugely enjoyable, tactical game.

This is undoubtedly most fun in two player mode, where it can be immensely satisfying to knock your opponents best shots out of play and out of contention. With a large range of adjustment for speed control, this is a mighty-fine one-switch sports game. More please, Scott!

Keyboard controls: Player 1 uses the SPACE BAR and optionally, Player 2 uses the RETURN key. Tap to select the force of the throw, then again to select the direction.

Playing this game well tends to require good pre-planning. However, hit it and hope tactics can work out just as well on occassion. The excellent speed adjustment options over the power bar and direction means that players only need tap their switch to play. English skills are helpful, but not necessary, to play this game.

Download link: OneSwitch.org.uk library or play on-line here.

Curling alternatives? Try New Age Curling from Help Kidz Learn.