SportBall Challenge

*Get your game on in this exciting sports-themed action game.  Put your arcade skills to the test in variations on 10 classic sports.  In Competition mode you'll catch and shoot sportballs at targets to score points and earn trophies. Solo mode lets you show your block-busting skills as you bounce sportballs to break blockers and catch exciting power-ups.  An entirely unique approach to action gaming, Sportball Challenge is the future of sport.* -RealArcade Official Description.

**SportBall Challenge** Is Arcade Game That Was Developed By Hipsoft and Released on November 21, 2003, It was available for download until the client shutdown in 2013.

## Overview

Choose from one of two game modes and get set for a completely unique sporting experience. in Competition Mode Test your abilities in a variety of sports activities and go for the trophy. Or, play Solo Mode, for block-busting fun!

## How to Play

There are two game modes in Sportball Challenge: Competition and Solo.

In COMPETITION MODE, compete against the computer in multiple skill events to win awards. Score more points than the computer to move on to the next round. Successfully complete all three skill tests for each event to win a trophy!

Competition Mode tests your skills in three key abilities: Accuracy, Reaction, and Timing.

Use the mouse to position the catcher beneath the falling sportballs. The small windows inside the catcher displays the number of sportballs you currently have. Click the Left Mouse Button to shoot the sportball at the targets. Failing to catch a falling sportball will result in the computer opponent scoring.

The ACCURACY targets consist of three color rings, each worth different point values. Aim for the center of the target to score the most points.

The REACTION target is a cylinder that opens and closes at regular intervals. When the target is open, shoot a sportball at the gold center disc to score points.

TIMING Targets are silver discs with a symbol of a white star on it that moves in pre-determined patterns. Time your shots carefully to hit the moving targets.

Each round is timed and all points must be scored in the time allowed.

On the left side of the screen, at the bottom of the scoreboard, is the Shot Meter. If you fail to shoot a sportball before the meter runs out, the computer opponent will score.

For a completely different experience, Try SOLO MODE where your eye-hand coorination will be put to the test by smashing sport blocks.

Click the Left Mouse Button to shoot as many sportballs as you can handle towards the sport blocks. Position the bouncer underneath any of the moving sportballs to deflect them back towards the sport blocks. any sportballs that fall past the bouncer and off the screen will be lost. Run out of sportballs, and it's game over!

## Hints and Tips

* Note the comments from the Referee and the Couch. They provide valuable insight on how to play each game.
* You don't have to shoot all the balls in your catcher at once. Only launch when you can handle.
* In Solo Mode, some of your sportballs will be position in your bouncer. If you run out of sportballs altogether, your game is over, so save some of these for when you really need them.
* Watch out for Red Penalty Balls. Catching these will cost you some of your points or some of your own sportballs
* A warning sound will ring when the lead changes hands.
* Watch the Shot Meter in Competition play. Failure to shoot before this runs out will award points to the computer.

## Types of Sports

* Soccer
* Hockey
* Football
* Basketball
* Tennis
* Baseball
* Volleyball
* Lacrosse
* Bowling
* Golf

## Trivia

* The Title Screen Music Featured in SportBall Challenge is Royality-Free Music titled "Sports National Coverage" Composed by Ron D. Komie,

## Availability Status

The game is archived as of August 7th, 2021. Courtesy of AskaLangley.