Bouncers, an arcade basketball-themed game designed for Sega CD, presents a unique twist where the player embodies the basketball itself. The gameplay involves bouncing off other characters to reach the hoop, as the player-controlled ball cannot jump adequately high independently. It accommodates up to four players simultaneously, providing a roster of eight unique characters and various power-ups and power-downs impacting the character's speed and jump effectiveness. During the games, confrontations can emerge, permitting players to kick each other. Advanced skills such as slam dunking and three-point shooting can be mastered through practice.
Arcade basketball game where YOU are the ball. You can't jump high enough on your own to go through the hoop, so you must bounce off other players. Supports up to four simultaneous players.
There are eight characters to choose from, powerups (and powerdowns) that affect your speed and jumping ability.
Games can turn into fighting matches of sorts, as players can kick each other to get their opponent in the air. With practice, you can learn to shoot three pointers and slam dunk yourself into the basket.