What controls does Basketball Arena - Flick 3D use?

Most sports games here use a mouse drag or finger swipe to aim and set power, with a click or tap to execute. Some use arrow keys for movement. The start screen will show.

Can I play against a friend?

Some sports games offer two players on one keyboard or screen. Most are single player against the computer. Check the start screen for a mode selection.

Usually two to five minutes. Tournament modes string several matches together, so a full run may take fifteen or twenty.

Browser game · Sports

Basketball Arena - Flick 3D

Pickup a ball and swipe towards the hoop to score.

4.3

Play now — it's free

Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Sports
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Touch + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Pickup a ball and swipe towards the hoop to score. Challenge your opponents on 1v1 online basketball matches. The best basketball flick game is here. The ultimate addictive fun basketball game. Pickup a ball and swipe towards the hoop to score. Score higher and make your way up in the online leaderboards. REALISTIC 3D GRAPHICS Basketball Arcade on mobile has never looked this good. Choose from 16 colorful balls. You gain XP points in every game. Which adds up and the global Level increases. You can see your current Level in the main menu or the game over screen. There is also a global score multiplier which increases as you level up. Making a perfect dunk sets the ball on fire and throwing a ball into the basket while that ball is on fire sets the basket on fire. Every time you set the basket on fire, the score multiplier increases by x1. The basket fire is on for 10 seconds. TIME TRIAL MODE This mode starts with the timer of 30 seconds. Every perfect dunk adds +2 seconds, and every perfect dunk while the basket is on fire adds +3 seconds. ENDLESS MODE In this mode you have 3 lives. A new life is added for every 15 dunks in a row. The game is over when there is no lives left. PRACTICE MODE You can play this mode to practice without any timer or lives. FEATURES - 16 colorful balls to choose from. - 3 Game Modes. - Realistic Physics. - Stunning 3D graphics. So what you waiting for? Download now for FREE.

What it's like to play

Sports games here are quick, stylised takes on real games. Football, basketball, golf, tennis, pool and others, each stripped to its core action. Kick, shoot, swing, serve. A match or round lasts a few minutes. There is often a tournament structure, so a session might carry you through several opponents with a trophy at the end. The rules are familiar even when the physics are cartoonish.

Controls

Tap, hold and swipe on phones and tablets
Mouse or trackpad on a computer; arrow keys or WASD where the game asks for movement
Press Escape or the exit button to leave the full-screen player

How to play

1Check the control hint, which usually shows a single action key or a tap and drag for aiming and power.
2Aim by moving the mouse or dragging on screen, and release or tap to execute the shot or kick.
3Watch the power meter if there is one and release just before the top for maximum effect without overshooting.
4Read your opponent's position before acting; most sports games reward placement over raw power.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
Listed under Sports

Why it's worth a go

Basketball Arena - Flick 3D is a sport you can play in two minutes without changing your shoes. It runs free in a browser tab with nothing to download, and a match is short enough to fit anywhere. The scoring gives every session a winner, which is more than most breaks offer.

Who it's for

Suits fans of the real sport and anyone who likes a short, competitive round. Children who follow a sport will enjoy it, and adults will appreciate the quick matches. No prior gaming experience is needed.

FAQs

What controls does Basketball Arena - Flick 3D use?: Most sports games here use a mouse drag or finger swipe to aim and set power, with a click or tap to execute. Some use arrow keys for movement. The start screen will show.
Can I play against a friend?: Some sports games offer two players on one keyboard or screen. Most are single player against the computer. Check the start screen for a mode selection.
How long is a match?: Usually two to five minutes. Tournament modes string several matches together, so a full run may take fifteen or twenty.