Basketball Stars

How to play Basketball Stars

Objective

Outscore your opponent in 1 vs 1 or 2 vs 2 games, then work through the Bronze, Silver and Gold Cups, including their Hard mode versions.

Controls

Desktop

• Keyboard: shoot, steal and slam dunk; in 2-player mode both players share the same keyboard

Getting started

1. Pick single-player to face the computer, or 2-player mode to take on a friend who shares your keyboard.
2. Choose between a 1 vs 1 duel and a 2 vs 2 game, then select a favorite team of legends.
3. In the first match try every move: shoot from range for three-pointers, drive in for dunks and steal on defense.
4. Enter the Bronze Cup once matches feel comfortable, then step up to the Silver and Gold Cups.
5. After winning the regular Gold Cup, switch to Hard mode, which has its own cups and achievements.

Tips

• Buzzer Beater asks for five scores after the final buzzer, so always release one last shot as time expires instead of letting the possession die.
• Match Leader needs 25 points in one game; mixing three-pointers into your offense gets there faster than relying on dunks alone.
• Tournament Leader counts 150 points across a whole tournament, so keep scoring even in matches you are already winning comfortably.
• Steals are the defensive weapon here; taking the ball back stops the opponent's run and hands you a fresh scoring chance.

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