Basket Champs

🏀 2D Ballistics in a Tournament Structure

Basket Champs applies a rigid tournament structure to the casual physics-shooter genre. The player selects a nation and progresses through a bracket (Round of 16, Quarters, Semis, Finals). The gameplay mechanic is a fixed-angle projectile simulation. The hoop changes height and position each round, and the "physics variables" (rim bounciness, backboard friction) can feel distinct between matches.

Unlike infinite shooters, this game has a win condition. Scoring more points than the AI opponent within the 5-shot limit requires consistency. The AI performance is RNG-based (Random Number Generation) but weighted by the difficulty of the tournament round.

🧠 Pressure & Probability

Cognitive elements of the game:

• Score Tracking: The player must constantly evaluate the score delta. "I am down by 2 points with 2 shots left." This adds psychological stress, affecting fine motor control.
• Geometrical Adaptation: The hoop movement is not linear; it sometimes oscillates. The player must calculate the intersection of the ball's arc parabola with the hoop's sine wave movement.

🎮 Mechanics: The Moving Target

Variables to manage:

• The Rim: The physics engine simulates a "forgiving" rim for the first few rounds, but hitboxes often tighten in the finals.
• The AI Turn: You cannot interact during the AI's turn. This pause breaks your rhythm, serving as a "cooler" mechanic that forces you to reset your focus before every shot.

🏆 Bracket Strategy

1. The "High-Lob" Shot

When in doubt, shoot with a higher arc. A ball dropping vertically has a higher probability of entering the hoop than a ball arriving at a shallow angle, which is more likely to bounce off the rim.

2. Sudden Death Focus

If the match ends in a draw, it goes to sudden death. The hoop usually stops moving in sudden death. Take a deep breath and revert to your standard muscle memory; do not overthink the static shot.

🛡️ Technical Notes

Performance:

• Sprite Scaling: The game uses vector-based assets that remain crisp on 4K monitors or small mobile screens.

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