In this article we’ll detail all the Pop A Shot Game Modes that are available to play in their popular basketball arcade games.
We’ll cover which game modes appear in which arcade model and summarize the rules of each. Finally, we’ll review how to actually select each game mode.
Pop A Shot Game Modes – by Model
The table below shows how many modes are included with each model of basketball arcade game:
| Model | Number of Game Modes |
|---|---|
| Home Dual Shot | 16 |
| Outdoor Dual Shot | 16 |
| Dual Shot Sport | 10 |
| Home Single Shot | 6 |
We’ll review the game modes included with each of these models in turn below because some of them have a different numbering system, and different rules, depending on the model.
Tip: for a full review of all 4 models, to see how they compare to each other and their rivals, see our recent article on the best home basketball arcade games.
Home Dual Shot
The Home Dual Shot is the jewel in the crown of Pop-A-Shot’s basketball games for the home and comes with the following 16 game modes.
Note: for games 1 to 9 (except 6) and game 16, baskets are worth 2 points until the last 10 seconds when they become worth 3 points.
| Game Modes | Rules |
|---|---|
| 1. Standard | 2 Players – 30 seconds. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 2. Overtime | 2 Players – 1 minute. If you reach 50 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 80 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 3. Sudden Death | 2 Players – 15 seconds. If you reach 20 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 40 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 4. Intermediate | 2 Players – 45 seconds. If you reach 40 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 70 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 5. Solo | 1 Player – 30 seconds. Only the left hoop is active. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 6. Free Play | 1 or 2 Players. No clock. All baskets count 2 points |
| 7. Team | 2 Players – 30 seconds. Combined score of both players is displayed on both scoreboards. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 8. Cross Court | 2 Players – 30 seconds. Player 1 shoots first at the basket displaying the score, then the active basket changes. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 9. Crisscross | 2 Players – 30 seconds. Players shoot at the opponent’s basket. |
| 10. Skeet Shooting | 1 or 2 Players. The announcer says “Shoot”, you then have 3 seconds to successfully shoot a hoop |
| 11. Sharp Shooter | 1 Player. The announcer says “Left” or “Right”, you then have 3 seconds to score in that basket |
| 12. Double or Nothing | 2 Players – 30 seconds. The first basket is worth 2 points. Each subsequent basket scores double. If no basket is scored within 3 seconds, the next basket is only worth 2 points |
| 13. Scoring Streak | 2 Players – 30 seconds. If no score is made within 3 seconds, the scoring streak is broken |
| 14. Tug of War | 2 Players. For each successful basket, that player scores 2 points and the opponent scores -2 points. The winner is the first player to 10 points. |
| 15. Around the World | 2-4 Players. The first player to make 10 successful hoops wins |
| 16. Tournament | 2-4 Players. Player 1 plays Player 4, then Player 2 plays Player 3. The winners play in the Final |
Outdoor Dual Shot
The Outdoor Dual Shot can be used safely outdoors (or indoors). It is based on the Home Dual Shot above but made with weather resistant materials for outdoor use. It also has the following Pop A Shot 16 game modes.
Note: for games 1 to 9 (except 6) and game 16, baskets are worth 2 points until the last 10 seconds when they become worth 3 points.
| Game Modes | Rules |
|---|---|
| 1. Standard | 2 Players – 30 seconds. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 2. Overtime | 2 Players – 1 minute. If you reach 50 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 80 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 3. Sudden Death | 2 Players – 15 seconds. If you reach 20 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 40 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 4. Intermediate | 2 Players – 45 seconds. If you reach 40 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 70 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 5. Solo | 1 Player – 30 seconds. Only the left hoop is active. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 6. Free Play | 1 or 2 Players. No clock. All baskets count 2 points |
| 7. Team | 2 Players – 30 seconds. Combined score of both players is displayed on both scoreboards. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 8. Cross Court | 2 Players – 30 seconds. Player 1 shoots first at the basket displaying the score, then the active basket changes. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus |
| 9. Crisscross | 2 Players – 30 seconds. Players shoot at the opponent’s basket. |
| 10. Skeet Shooting | 1 or 2 Players. The announcer says “Shoot”, you then have 3 seconds to successfully shoot a hoop |
| 11. Sharp Shooter | 1 Player. The announcer says “Left” or “Right”, you then have 3 seconds to score in that basket |
| 12. Double or Nothing | 2 Players – 30 seconds. The first basket is worth 2 points. Each subsequent basket scores double. If no basket is scored within 3 seconds, the next basket is only worth 2 points |
| 13. Scoring Streak | 2 Players – 30 seconds. If no score is made within 3 seconds, the scoring streak is broken |
| 14. Tug of War | 2 Players. For each successful basket, that player scores 2 points and the opponent scores -2 points. The winner is the first player to 10 points. |
| 15. Around the World | 2-4 Players. The first player to make 10 successful hoops wins |
| 16. Tournament | 2-4 Players. Player 1 plays Player 4, then Player 2 plays Player 3. The winners play in the Final |
Dual Shot Sport
The Dual Shot Sport is a budget version of the Home Dual Shot with fewer balls and it has the following 10 game modes.
| Game Modes | Rules |
|---|---|
| 1. Standard | 2 Players – 30 seconds. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus. Baskets are worth 2 points until the final 10 seconds when they are worth 3 points |
| 2. Solo | 1 Player – 30 seconds. Only the left hoop is active. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus. Baskets are worth 2 points until the final 10 seconds when they are worth 3 points |
| 3. Crisscross | 2 Players – 30 seconds. Players shoot at the opponent’s basket. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus. Baskets are worth 2 points until the final 10 seconds when they are worth 3 points |
| 4. Skeet Shooting | 1 or 2 Players. The announcer says “Shoot”, you then have 3 seconds to successfully shoot a hoop |
| 5. Sharp Shooter | 1 Player. The announcer says “Left” or “Right”, you then have 3 seconds to score in that basket |
| 6. Climbing the Ladder | 2 Players – 30 seconds. First basket is worth 2 points, each subsequent basket is worth an additional point (3, 4 etc). If no basket is scored within 3 seconds, the next basket is only worth 2 points. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus. |
| 7. Overtime | 2 Players – 1 minute. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus. Baskets are worth 2 points until the final 10 seconds when they are worth 3 points |
| 8. Sudden Death | 2 Players – 15 seconds. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus. Baskets are worth 2 points until the final 10 seconds when they are worth 3 points |
| 9. Free Play | 1 or 2 Players. No clock. All baskets count 2 points |
| 10. Team | 2 Players – 30 seconds. Combined score of both players is displayed on both scoreboards. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus. Baskets are worth 2 points until the final 10 seconds when they are worth 3 points |
Home Single Shot
The Home Single Shot has similar features to the Dual Shot Sport above but is much narrower because it is a single shot game for 1 player.
It only has the following 6 game modes but most of the extra ‘missing’ games would be for two players – there’s no need for those here…
| Game Modes | Rules |
|---|---|
| 1. Standard | 30 seconds. If you reach 30 points you get 15 seconds bonus and if you reach 60 points you get another 10 seconds bonus. Baskets are worth 2 points until the final 10 seconds (and all bonus time) when they are worth 3 points |
| 2. Skeet Shooting | The announcer says “Shoot”, you then have 3 seconds to successfully shoot a hoop |
| 3. Double or Nothing | 30 seconds. The first basket is worth 2 points. Each subsequent basket scores double. If no basket is scored within 3 seconds, the next basket is only worth 2 points |
| 4. Overtime | 1 minute |
| 5. Sudden Death | 15 seconds |
| 6. Free Play | No clock. All baskets count 2 points |
How To Select Pop A Shot Game Modes
On all the Pop-A-Shot basketball arcade models listed above, to select the desired game mode:
- Press the ‘GAME’ button on the Control panel until the number of the desired game mode is displayed
- Now press the ‘START’ button to begin the game
Source: Pop-A-Shot website