Dunk Duel: fast 1-on-1 basketball game online free
Dunk Duel is a free basketball game you can play online in any browser, in the style of Basketball Battle. Big-headed players, one-touch controls, slam dunks, blocks, steals and a competitive AI opponent on three painted courts. Play a quick match to 11, the daily match for the leaderboard, or fight your way through a League of 8 opponents for 24 stars. The single-player game works offline once the page has loaded, with no download and no sign-up.
How to play Dunk Duel
- Choose a mode: the League, a Quick match or the Daily match.
- Run with the left and right buttons (or the arrow keys or A and D) and pick up the ball.
- Jump near the hoop with the ball to dunk, or jump from further away to shoot.
- Jump without the ball to block a shot, and run into the dribbler to steal.
- Score 11 points, or lead after 90 seconds, to win and earn stars.
On a computer use ← → (or A and D) to run, ↑ (or W or Space) to jump and Esc to pause.
Moves
| Move | How | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 🏃 Run and dribble | Left and right | You dribble the ball while you run. The other player can try to steal it. |
| 💥 Dunk | Jump with the ball within 3 m of the hoop | You fly to the rim and slam it down for 2 points. |
| 🎯 Jump shot | Jump with the ball from further away | The ball is released at the top of the jump. Shots from far away are worth 3 and are harder. |
| ✋ Block | Jump without the ball near a shooter | Your hands swat the ball away if they meet it early in its flight. |
| 🕵️ Steal | Run into the dribbler | You reach for the ball and win it about half the time. |
| 🏀 Rebound | Run under a loose ball | You pick it up and attack. |
Scoring and rules
A basket from close range or a dunk is 2 points. A shot from beyond the long-range line (about 6.5 metres from the hoop, drawn on the court) is 3 points. The first player to 11 wins, or whoever leads after 90 seconds. If the score is tied when the time is up it is sudden death: the next basket wins. After a basket the other player gets the ball. The chance of a shot going in falls with the distance and when a defender is jumping in front of you.
Your ranked score is 100 for each point you score, minus 40 for each point the other player scores, plus 40 for every dunk, 30 for every block, 20 for every steal and 300 for a win.
Quick match, Daily match and leaderboards
A Quick match is one game against an Easy, Normal or Hard opponent. The Daily match uses the same opponent and court for every player on the same day. Both have free leaderboards for this month and all time. The game sends your score and a summary of your baskets and the server checks that they add up, so only real games count. The League is saved on your device only.
The League
Eight opponents, each a little faster and cleverer than the last. Beat one to unlock the next. Win for one star, win by 4 for two stars and win by 8 for three stars.
| Opponent | Level |
|---|---|
| 🐣 Rookie Ricky | Easy |
| 🏋️ Big Mike | Easy+ |
| ⚡ Fast Freddy | Medium |
| 😎 Cool Carl | Medium+ |
| 🦊 Sly Sam | Hard |
| 🦒 Tall Tony | Hard+ |
| 🔥 Dunk Dan | Expert |
| 👑 Hoop Master Max | Legend |
Badges
There are 24 badges for baskets, dunks, blocks, steals, three-pointers, wins, shutouts, comebacks, buzzer beaters, scoring streaks, the League and daily games. Open the medal button in the game to see your progress.
| Badge | How to earn it |
|---|---|
| 🏀 First Basket | Score your first basket. |
| 🎯 Bucket Getter | Score 50 baskets in total. |
| 💯 Scoring Machine | Score 250 baskets in total. |
| 💥 Slam Dunk | Dunk the ball for the first time. |
| 🔨 Rim Rocker | Dunk 25 times in total. |
| 🌋 Dunk King | Dunk 100 times in total. |
| ✋ Not In My House | Block a shot for the first time. |
| 🧱 The Wall | Block 25 shots in total. |
| 🕵️ Pickpocket | Steal the ball for the first time. |
| 🦝 Thief | Steal the ball 25 times. |
| 3️⃣ From Downtown | Score a three-pointer. |
| 🎪 Sniper | Score 25 three-pointers. |
| ✅ First Win | Win a game. |
| 🏅 Winning Streak | Win 10 games. |
| 🥇 Court Legend | Win 50 games. |
| 🛡️ Shutout | Win a game without the other player scoring. |
| 💪 Comeback Kid | Win after trailing by 6 or more points. |
| ⏰ Buzzer Beater | Score a winning basket in the last 3 seconds. |
| 🔥 On Fire | Score 5 baskets in a row without the other player scoring. |
| 🏟️ League Contender | Beat 4 League opponents. |
| 👑 League Champion | Beat all 8 League opponents. |
| ⭐ Star Collector | Earn all 24 League stars. |
| 📅 Daily Hooper | Play the Daily game. |
| 🗓️ Week on the Court | Play the Daily game on 7 days. |
Dunk Duel tips
- Drive to the hoop. Dunks are the safest points, and the defender has to jump early to stop one.
- Shoot when you are open. A shot with no defender in front of you goes in far more often.
- Jump to block at the right moment. Wait until the shooter leaves the ground, then jump straight away.
- Time your steals. Run at the dribbler when the ball is low and you are moving toward them.
- Take the three when you can. A good shooter gets 3 points from the line, but it is harder.
- Keep between the ball and your hoop. Stay goal-side when you defend, so the other player cannot walk past you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dunk Duel free?
Yes. Dunk Duel is completely free to play online, with no sign-up, no download and no in-app purchases. It runs in your browser on computers, tablets and phones, and the single-player game keeps working without a connection once the page has loaded. Your stars, stats and badges are saved on your device.
Is Dunk Duel like Basketball Battle?
Yes, Dunk Duel is a Basketball Battle-style game: fast 1-on-1 basketball with big-headed players, one-touch controls, dunks, blocks and steals. It has its own players, courts, art, music and rules. Basketball Battle is a trademark of its owner; Dunk Duel is an independent game and is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.
How do I play Dunk Duel?
Use the left and right buttons (or the arrow keys, or A and D) to run and the jump button (or the up arrow, W or Space) to jump. You attack the hoop on the right and the other player attacks the hoop on the left. Run into the ball to pick it up. With the ball, jump near the hoop to dunk or jump further away to shoot. Without the ball, jump to block a shot.
How do dunks work?
When you have the ball and jump within about three metres of the hoop you fly to the rim and slam the ball down for 2 points, with slow motion and a screen shake. A defender who jumps in time can block the dunk, so jump when the other player is not ready.
How do blocks and steals work?
To block a shot, jump without the ball so that your raised hands meet the ball early in its flight, close to the shooter. To steal, run into the player who is dribbling: you reach for the ball when you move toward them, and it works about half the time. After a steal the other player is stunned for a moment.
How is the score counted?
A basket from close range or a dunk is worth 2 points and a shot from beyond the long-range line, about six and a half metres from the hoop, is worth 3. A game goes to 11 points or lasts 90 seconds, and the higher score wins. If the score is tied when the time is up, the next basket wins. Your ranked score is 100 for each point you score, minus 40 for each point you give up, plus bonuses for dunks, blocks, steals and a win.
What is the League?
The League has 8 opponents from Rookie Ricky to the Hoop Master Max, each stronger than the last. Beat an opponent to unlock the next one. Win for one star, win by 4 for two stars and win by 8 for three stars, for 24 stars in all.
What are the Quick match and the Daily match?
A Quick match is one game against an Easy, Normal or Hard opponent with a free leaderboard. The Daily match is against the same opponent on the same court for everyone on the same day, with its own leaderboard. Both rank your score for this month and all time.
How does the opponent play?
The opponent runs to a spot and dunks or shoots, defends by staying between you and the hoop, jumps to block your shots and reaches for steals. Stronger opponents are faster, react sooner, make more of their shots and block more often.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. Dunk Duel works on phones and tablets, best in landscape. The left and right buttons are at the bottom left, the jump button is at the bottom right, and the camera follows the ball on narrow screens. You can also use a keyboard on a computer.
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