How to play
Flick the ball through the hoop to score. Press anywhere to grab the ball, then drag back and release — it works like a slingshot, so pull down-left to launch up-right.
- Aim with the direction you drag. A dotted arc previews the ball’s path.
- Power grows the farther you pull; a rising arrow shows the charge.
- Bank shots off the backboard count, and so do rattles off the rim.
- You can’t shoot from point blank — every make earns real distance.
Each basket bumps the hoop to a new height and distance, so no two shots are alike. Miss three times and it’s over. Your best score is saved per difficulty, with a final grade from S down to F.
Scoring
Distance sets the base value, a clean swish (net only, no rim or board) doubles it, and every basket in a row raises your combo up to ×5. They stack, so a long clean streak is where points explode. Three in a row lights you on fire.
| Shot | Base | Swish | Combo | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close bank | 2 | — | ×1 | 2 |
| Deep bank | 4 | — | ×1 | 4 |
| Long swish | 3 | ×2 | ×2 | 12 |
| Deep swish | 4 | ×2 | ×5 | 40 |
Tips
- Back up for points — launching from farther out raises the base value.
- Hunt swishes. Only clean makes double, so a deep swish mid-streak is the big score.
- Trust the dots. Line the arc’s start at the rim, then fine-tune power with pull length.
- Bank when unsure — a soft backboard shot protects a streak when a swish looks risky.
FAQ
- How do you shoot in Hoop Flick?
- Press to grab the ball, then drag back and release like a slingshot — pull down-left to launch up-right. A dotted arc previews the path and pull length sets the power.
- How do combos and swishes work?
- Every basket in a row raises your combo up to ×5, and a clean swish through the net alone doubles the base value. Stacking a swish mid-streak is where points explode.
- When does the game end?
- After three misses. Your best score is saved per difficulty, with a final grade from S down to F.
- Is Hoop Flick free to play online?
- Yes — it runs free in your browser on desktop and mobile, with no install.