Basketball Legends - How to Download & Play

Thank you for playing Basketball Legends: Arcade Edition! Follow the instructions below to download, play, or share the game.

1. How to Play Locally on Your Computer

1. Save the File:
   • Copy the complete code from index.html.
   • Open any plain text editor on your computer (e.g., Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac).
   • Paste the code and save the file with the name: index.html
2. Run the Game:
   • Double-click your saved index.html file.
   • The game will instantly open and run directly in your default web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, etc.) with no installation or internet connection required!

2. Game Controls

👤 Player 1 Controls

• Move Left / Right: A / D
• Jump: Spacebar
• Dash: Double-tap A or D
• Shoot / Slam Dunk: Hold & release E (or press near the basket)
• Steal Ball: X
• Super Shot: Z (When Super Meter is full)

👥 Player 2 Controls (2-Player VS Mode)

• Move Left / Right: Left Arrow / Right Arrow
• Jump: Up Arrow
• Dash: Double-tap Left or Right Arrow
• Shoot / Steal: L
• Super Shot: K (When Super Meter is full)

⚙️ Game Settings

• Pause / Resume Game: Press P or click the PAUSE button in the HUD.

3. How to Share Your Game Online (Free Hosting)

If you want your friends to play your game online without downloading any files, you can host it for free in just a few seconds:

1. Netlify Drop (Easiest Method):
   • Go to app.netlify.com/drop in your browser.
   • Put your index.html file inside a folder on your computer.
   • Drag and drop the folder onto the Netlify webpage.
   • You will instantly receive a custom link that you can share with anyone!
2. GitHub Pages:
   • Create a free account at github.com.
   • Create a new repository and upload your index.html file.
   • Turn on GitHub Pages in the repository settings to get your game URL.

4. System Requirements

• Supported Devices: PC, Mac, Chromebook, Tablets, and Mobile Phones (Touch screen controls automatically display on mobile devices).
• Browser: Any modern HTML5-compatible browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge).