Hoopala
SportsFlick basketballs into a moving hoop while the wind pushes every shot. Sixty seconds solo, or pass the phone for a ten-shot duel.
About Hoopala
Hoopala is a quick flick-shooting basketball game with one twist: wind. Every shot you take is pushed sideways by a gust that changes after each attempt, so the perfect flick from last time will miss this time. The hoop moves to a new spot after most baskets, swishes pay more than rim shots, and streaks of three or more add bonus points. Play solo against a sixty-second clock, or hand the phone to a friend for a ten-shot duel on the same screen.
- Category
- Sports
- Players
- 1–2 players (same screen)
- Controls
- Drag and release
- Plays on
- Phone, tablet and desktop
- Updated
- 2026-11-04 · v1.0.0
How to play
- Drag back from the ball and release to shoot. A longer drag means a stronger shot; the direction of the drag sets the angle.
- The wind indicator at the top shows the direction and strength. Aim into the wind.
- A clean basket that never touches the rim is a swish worth 3 points; a basket off the rim is worth 2. Three in a row adds a streak bonus.
- Solo mode lasts 60 seconds and each basket adds 2 seconds. In 2-player mode you alternate shots, ten each.
Tips
- Aim slightly into the wind: a wind arrow of 10 roughly needs an extra finger-width of drag in the opposite direction.
- Shots with a high arc are affected by wind for longer. Flatter shots are more reliable when the wind is strong.
- Swishes are worth 3. If the hoop is close, a soft high lob is the easiest swish.
- Every basket adds two seconds in solo mode, so fast rhythm beats careful aiming.
Features
- Wind that changes every shot
- Moving hoop and swish bonus
- Solo 60-second mode and 2-player hot-seat mode
- Streak bonus for three or more baskets in a row
- Best score saved in your browser
FAQ
How does 2-player mode work?
Players alternate shots on the same device, ten shots each. The hoop moves to a new position after each pair of shots and the higher score wins.
What is a swish?
A basket where the ball goes through the hoop without touching the rim. It is worth 3 points instead of 2.
Can I play with a mouse?
Yes. Click and drag back from the ball, then release.
Does the wind affect both players?
Yes, but it changes after every shot, so each player faces a different gust.
Update log
- 2026-11-04 — Launch version: wind, moving hoop, solo and 2P modes.