BBA

How It Works

It's not a video game with a basketball theme. It's real basketball with a digital scoreboard.

backyard basketball app gameplay

It's Simple

Set up your phone or tablet near your hoop. Pick your team. Start the game. Every time you make a shot, tap the score button. The app handles the clock, the CPU opponent, fouls, free throws, and stats — you just play basketball.

  • 1. Pick a Team – Choose from 30 teams across two conferences and six divisions
  • 2. Set Your Game – Full game, halves, fourth-quarter only, or two-minute crunch time
  • 3. Shoot the Ball – Drain it, tap +1, +2, or +3. Miss it? Tap defense and let the CPU shoot back
  • 4. Hear the Crowd – PA calls, music, whistle on fouls — the gym comes to your driveway
  • 5. Chase the Ring – Wins build, standings shift, your shooting percentages climb. Make the playoffs.
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Why BBA?

Most basketball games are just thumb workouts. This one isn't.

Built for Kids. Loved by Parents.

  • Real movement — Kids actually shoot, run, rebound. The app is the referee, not the entertainment.
  • Plays anywhere there's a hoop — Driveway, gym, park, even a Nerf hoop in their bedroom.
  • Family-safe — No chat, no ads inside the game flow during beta, no sketchy in-app purchases. Just basketball.
  • Stats that motivate — Watch their shooting percentage climb over a season. Real progress they can see.
Play in your bedroom
Play at the park
Play at the gym
Play in the backyard

Game Features

A real basketball game running underneath. Not a video game wearing a jersey.

exhibition mode

Up to 5 Seasons at Once

Run a season with the Lakers-style team this week, switch to a small-market underdog next week. Siblings? Each kid gets their own save slot.

season mode

Real Stats, Real Progress

Field goal percentage. Three-point accuracy. Points per game. The numbers don't lie — and watching them climb across a season is the whole point.

stats tracking

30 Teams. 6 Divisions. 2 Conferences.

From the Boston Harbormasters to the New Orleans Voodoo Krewe. Custom logos, division rivalries, real playoff races. Pick your franchise.

fictional teams

10 Minutes or 2 Hours

Got 5 minutes before dinner? Play crunch time. Got a Saturday? Run a full game. Pick the game length that fits the moment.

crowd atmosphere

Simple, Intuitive Controls

Big buttons. Clear scoreboard. Designed so an 8-year-old can run a full game without help. The app stays out of the way.

difficulty modes

Real Season Structure

82-game schedule. Other teams play their own games while yours wait. Standings update as the season unfolds. Make the playoffs and chase the championship.

Play Your Way

Pick the length that fits the moment. From quick crunch-time drama to full 48-minute games.

Full Game
Full Game

All four quarters or two halves. Set your period length from 1 to 12 minutes. The whole basketball experience.

2nd Half Only
2nd Half Only

Skip warm-up. Jump in at halftime with a close score and finish strong.

4th Quarter
4th Quarter Only

Final period, close game, clutch moments. About 15 minutes start to finish.

Crunch Time
Crunch Time

Final 2 minutes. Down 4. Every possession is the season. Perfect for a quick rip.

Customizable
Five Difficulty Levels

Rookie to Hall of Famer. Set turnovers, play-by-play, and shot percentages to match your kid's skill.

5 Save Slots
5 Save Slots

Run multiple seasons in parallel. Each one keeps its own teams, stats, and standings.

Free During Beta

Everything below is free right now while we build. Pricing kicks in when we leave beta — early users get a discount.

Free

Free Player

$0 / forever

  • Full game access
  • Exhibition & Season modes
  • Full stat tracking
  • 1 save slot
  • Ad-supported (post-beta)
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$0.99 / mo

  • Everything in Free
  • Zero ads
  • 5 save slots (one per kid)
  • Support a small developer
  • Early access to new features
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Premium Yearly

$9.99 / yr

  • Everything in Monthly
  • Two months free vs monthly
  • Best value for families
  • Save 17%
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Free during beta. No credit card. No spam. Just basketball — the kind you actually have to move for.

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