Basketball Stars
Two-on-two street basketball stripped back to dunking, blocking and a shot meter you will consistently misjudge.
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How to get the most from it
Basketball Stars sits in Armchair Sports under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something competitive and chaotic.
About this category: Golf, pool, football and the specific genre of sports game that is really a physics joke wearing a jersey.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Chasing a better score
- Pure, noisy chaos
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Basketball Stars: quick answers
Is Basketball Stars free?
Yes. Basketball Stars is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Basketball Stars?
No. You can use Basketball Stars without signing up for anything.
Does Basketball Stars work on a phone?
Yes. Basketball Stars works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Basketball Stars safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Basketball Stars take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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