Volley Random

Volley Random is two-on-two beach volleyball with one key per side and a different surprise in every round. It comes from the same series as Basket Random and Soccer Random, and it may be the funniest of them, because the ball stays in the air for so long.

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

Each team has two pixel players on a sandy court, with the sea and beach umbrellas behind them. The controls are the same as in the rest of the series:

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

When you press your key, both of your players jump with their arms up. In our test, holding W sent the two red players into the air together. You use that jump to keep the ball up and push it over the net.

At the start of a round, a banner at the top of the screen names that round's twist. Ours said "Short Arm + Moving Net". In the next round, the ball had turned into a much bigger red one, and the other team had changed its kit. According to the developer, the court, the ball and the players can all change from round to round.

The score is shown in two boxes at the bottom of the screen: red on the left and blue on the right.

How to play

Choose 2P.
The left team uses W. The right team uses the Up arrow.
Press your key to make both of your players jump with their arms up.
Keep the ball off the sand on your side and get it over the net.
Read the banner at the start of each round. It tells you what has changed.

Tips

Jump late, not early. The ball falls slowly, and an early jump means you land before it arrives.
Let the front player do the work. The one nearest the net has the best angle to push the ball over.
Adapt to the twist. With short arms you need to be right under the ball. With a moving net, wait for it to drop.
Big ball, big bounce. A bigger ball is easier to hit but harder to aim.

More games in the same series: Basket Random, Soccer Random and Boxing Random. For volleyball with full controls, try Volley Clash.

Frequently asked questions

What are the controls in Volley Random?

In 2P mode the left team uses the W key and the right team uses the Up arrow.

What does the banner at the top mean?

It names the twist for that round. In our test it said "Short Arm + Moving Net".

How many players are on each side?

Two. One press of your key makes both of them jump.

Can I play Volley 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.