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Pixel Basketball Guide: Getting into a match
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OverviewPixel Basketball is a fast-paced 5v5 basketball game built in pixel art style, with matches on the beach, in the gym, or at the park. This guide covers how to jump into a game, nail your shots, outmaneuver defenders, and tune your controls so you can play comfortably on any device.
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01
Getting into a match
Step
In short
Picking an open spot is all it takes to start playing immediately.
Matches are always running. Choose your format and your court, then drop straight in.
- Find an open spot look for an available position on the court and click or tap it to claim it.
- Choose a format solo, 1v1, or full 5v5, depending on how many people you want to play with.
- Pick a court the beach, the gym, and the park are all available.
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Shot meter and dribble basics
TipsIn short
Releasing at the green on the shot meter gives you the best chance of scoring.
Every shot you take brings up a shot meter on screen. The timing of your release directly affects whether the ball goes in. Dribbling is your main tool for getting past the defense before you even attempt a shot.
Tips worth knowing
- Watch the shot meter every time you shoot — the timing of your release decides whether it goes in.
- Release the ball when the meter hits green to land a perfect release.
- Use your dribble to shake a defender and break their ankles before you drive or shoot.
- If a defender has a shot lined up, you can get a chase down block by coming from behind and swatting the ball away.
03 Live and upcoming events
Events
Events running now or coming soon. They have fixed dates, so check them first.
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Controls on PC, mobile, and console
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The game works across all three platforms, and you can remap your keys in Settings whenever the defaults do not suit you.
Pixel Basketball runs on PC, mobile, and console. If the default key layout feels uncomfortable, the settings menu lets you reassign any action to a key or button of your choice.
- Open the settings menu from inside the game to find the keybind options.
- Remap any action to the key or button of your choice.
- Mobile and console are fully supported alongside PC.
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Redeem codes
SummaryIn short
Codes are free rewards worth grabbing whenever they are available.
The game hands out redeem codes from time to time, and each code can only be used once. Some codes also carry an expiry date. This site tracked seven working codes as of November 8, 2026.
- Where to enter open the code input form inside the game and type the code exactly as it appears.
- One use only each code works once per account.
- Expiry some codes stop working after a set date.
06 Working codes
Codes
32250LIKES
1k Gold
1k Gold
32000Likes
JOINCOMMUNITYSERVER
31500LIKES
1k coins
1k coins
Glossary
Glossary- Shot meter
- An on-screen gauge that appears when you shoot, showing the ideal moment to release the ball.
- Perfect release
- What happens when you let go of the ball exactly as the shot meter reaches green.
- Posterize
- An attacking move where you jump over a defender who is standing in your way and finish the shot above them.
- Chase down block
- A defensive move where you catch up to an attacker from behind and knock away their shot.
- Break ankles
- What happens when your dribble moves leave a defender off balance and unable to stay with you.
Common questions
FAQHow many players can be in one match?
A single room holds up to ten players, split across two teams of five. You can also play with fewer people by choosing solo or 1v1 instead of a full 5v5.
Can I play alone without other people?
Yes. Solo play is one of the three formats available alongside 1v1 and 5v5.
What is the best time to release a shot?
Let go of the ball the moment the shot meter turns green. That timing counts as a perfect release.
Updated Nov 8, 2026
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