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Build a roster of NBA stars and play arcade-style 2-on-2 basketball across global courts, solo or with others.
Released 08 May 2017
Play 2-on-2 Hoops
Throw Acrobatic Dunks
Unlock NBA Players
Classic NBA arcade action is back! Take your “A” game to the playground and beat the best in high-flying 2-on-2 basketball action. Practice your skills offline, play with up to three others and take your talents online to posterize your opponents with acrobatic jams and ridiculous displays of skill.
Developed by Saber Interactive · Published by Mad Dog Games, LLC
NBA Playgrounds is an arcade basketball game built around two-on-two matches. Choose NBA players and compete on playground courts, aiming to score with shots, moves, and acrobatic dunks.
Play offline by yourself or with others, or take matches online. The game features official NBA teams and a roster of current and retired players, with Allen Iverson presented as a playground rival.
Collect players through the game's unlock system and improve them over time. Matches take place at playgrounds around the globe, with a range of dunks and moves to use on the court.
Some players describe it as an enjoyable arcade-style NBA game, while one review highlights completing the base roster as a long-term goal. Criticism includes random player-pack unlocks, controls that can feel unresponsive, and complaints about unusually long shots or scoring boosts for opponents. One reviewer also laments that the game was removed from stores.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 13 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 67/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
