Ultrapool Cubes
Two very different 'cubes' exist in Ultrapool: a running joke that balls must be round — and a real item type that modifies your rounds. Both are covered here.
The cube confusion is worth clearing up first. The store page jokes that balls must roll: "Anything is possible (as long as it's round and it rolls nicely, no cubes allowed!)". At the same time, the official launch announcement lists 50+ Snacks and Cubes as a real item category. Both statements are true — one is about the shape of balls, the other is about a round-modifier item type.
Confirmed cube references
| Reference | Where it appears | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 'No cubes allowed!' | Store page description (joke about ball shape) | Official |
| '50+ Snacks and Cubes that will drastically modify each round' | Official launch announcement, 2026-08-24 | Official |
| Imp Cube — 'no longer targetable' | Update 0.8.1 patch notes (cube entity with a targeting mechanic) | Official |
| Engraved tungsten cube | Launch-Day Ball-Star League prize for streamers (physical trophy, not an in-game item) | Official (event) |
| ~10 cubes catalogued | Community wiki, V0.14.14 window | Community Observed |
What cubes do
Officially, cubes (with snacks) drastically modify each round. The 0.8.1 patch notes prove cubes are targetable entities with effects tied to the round's state. Individual cube effects, unlock rules and counters are not officially published — this page does not guess them.
Cubes vs. the joke — how to tell them apart
- Balls are round. 'No cubes allowed!' refers to the ball roster, not the item type.
- Cubes the item type are real: the launch announcement counts them (50+ snacks and cubes) and patch notes name one (Imp Cube).
- The engraved tungsten cube was a physical prize for the Ball-Star League stream event — a fun trivia piece, not an in-game item.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Are there cubes in Ultrapool?
As an item type, yes — the official launch announcement counts 50+ snacks and cubes, and the 0.8.1 patch notes name a specific 'Imp Cube'. The 'no cubes allowed!' line is a joke about balls having to be round.
What do cubes do in a run?
Officially they 'drastically modify each round'. Individual effects are not published and are not guessed here.
Is the tungsten cube real?
Yes, but as an event trophy: the Launch-Day Ball-Star League prize was an engraved tungsten cube for streamers. It is not an in-game item.
How do I counter cubes?
Counter strategy requires knowing each cube's effect, and the official list is unpublished. Once effects are verified, build counters will be tracked here per patch.