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Sports game
Backyard Hoops
Take your best shot in a cartoon backyard hoops contest and stack up points one clean basket at a time.
- Difficulty
- Moderate to challenging
- Compatibility
- See device support below
Game overview
Backyard Hoops turns a cartoon backyard into a breezy free-throw shootout. You judge the arc and power of each toss and rack up points by dropping shot after shot through the hoop. It is a light, cartoon-flavored test of aim where the goal is simply to string together clean baskets and push your score as high as it will go.
This title is best suited to casual fans and younger players.
How to play Backyard Hoops
- Line up your throw toward the hoop
- Set the arc and power for the distance
- Release to sink the basket
- Keep scoring to build the highest total you can
Controls
- Mouse / tap: Aim the throw
- Drag and release: Set power and launch the ball
Objectives and failure conditions
Objectives
- Score as many baskets as possible
- Push for the highest point total
- Prove yourself a backyard hoops master
The run ends or fails when
- Missing the hoop breaks your scoring flow
- A run ends once you fall short of the target
Gameplay mechanics
- Arc-and-power aiming for each shot
- Point accumulation across consecutive baskets
- A relaxed cartoon backyard court setting
Device compatibility
Phones and tablets
Touch controls: Backyard Hoops is driven by pointer input, which maps to tap and drag on a touch screen.
Tips for Backyard Hoops
- Find one reliable arc and repeat it before adjusting
- Add a touch more power for longer-range attempts
- Settle into a steady rhythm rather than rushing throws
What worked well and what did not
Pros
- Charming, kid-friendly presentation
- Instantly understandable controls
- Quick to jump into for short sessions
Cons
- Shallow once you master the shooting arc
- Repetitive with only one core activity
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