Basket Random

Basket Random is a two-on-two basketball game where each side controls its whole team with one key. That sounds too simple to be fun, but the floppy pixel players and the constantly changing rules make every point a small comedy.

The menu has 1P (against the computer), 2P (two players on one keyboard) and a "More" button. We tested 2P.

In a two-player match, each side has two players on the court. The prompts on the screen tell you everything about the controls:

Left team: hold W.
Right team: hold the Up arrow.

When you press your key, both of your players jump and swing their arms at the same time. You use that one move to grab the ball, block, and throw it at the hoop. Because the players lean and wobble, where the ball goes depends a lot on timing.

The "random" part is what happens between points. In our test, the first point was played on a street court with a city skyline. After a basket, the score changed to 1-0 and the next point started on a snowy court with cabins in the background, and the players were wearing different kits. According to the developer, the courts, the players and even the balls keep changing like this.

The score is shown in two boxes at the bottom of the screen. According to the developer, the first team to reach 5 points wins.

How to play

Choose 2P.
The left team uses W. The right team uses the Up arrow.
Press and hold your key to make both of your players jump and swing.
Get the ball into the other team's hoop to score.
After each basket, the court and the players change. The first team to 5 points wins.

Tips

Time your jump. Pressing at the right moment matters more than pressing a lot.
Use both players. One of yours is near your own hoop. A well-timed jump there blocks a shot.
Watch the new court. When the point restarts, look at what has changed before you press anything.
Don't hold the key forever. Let go and press again to jump a second time.

More games in the same series: Soccer Random, Volley Random and Boxing Random.

Frequently asked questions

What are the controls in Basket Random?

In 2P mode the left team uses the W key and the right team uses the Up arrow. Each side controls both of its players with that one key.

How do you win Basket Random?

According to the developer, the first team to reach 5 points wins the game.

Why does the court keep changing?

That is the idea of the game. After a basket, the next point can be on a different court, with different players and a different ball.

Can I play Basket Random alone?

Yes. Choose 1P to play against the computer.

Is it free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no download. Ads play before the match starts.