NBA Hangtime
Two-on-two, sky-high dunks and a backboard that shakes every time somebody takes flight.
Coming soon to UsuArcade
Votes to bring it to the arcade: 0
In the meantime, head into the arcade and play the cabinets that are already there
- Year
- 1996
- Manufacturer
- Midway
- Players
- 4 players at once
- Genres
- Sports
- Decade
- '90s arcade games
If NBA Jam turned basketball into an arcade spectacle, NBA Hangtime was the follow-up fans were waiting for: four players at once, out-of-this-world dunks and trash talk you could hear from the front door. There was always somebody leaning on the cabinet with a quarter, waiting to get next.
NBA Hangtime isn't on UsuArcade yet, but it's on our wishlist. If you want it in the lobby, vote with “I want to play it.”
History
Midway released NBA Hangtime in 1996. It came from the same team behind NBA Jam, just under a new name, since the rights to that brand had ended up with another company. The spirit was the same: over-the-top, lightning-fast two-on-two hoops.
One of its big additions was creating your own player, saving him with your initials and a PIN, and bringing him back next time. It was one of the first arcade sports games to let you do that.
How to play
Each team fields two real NBA players from that era. You've got buttons to pass, shoot and turbo, which drains and recharges. Hit turbo at the right moment and players launch into impossible leaps and throw down acrobatic slams.
On defense you can steal, block and shove with no fouls called, just like NBA Jam. Hit enough shots in a row and your player catches fire, shooting lights-out for a while. And if you're playing four-way, split the roles: one guy runs the offense while the other one flies.
Fun facts
- It was made by the NBA Jam team, renamed because of licensing.
- You could create your own player and save him with your initials and a PIN.
- Like NBA Jam, there are no fouls: shoving is totally legal.
In the arcade
Coming soon to UsuArcade. When it arrives, the idea is classic: four friends on the same machine, even with everyone at home, and the lobby watching the game. Until then, you can play NBA Jam, its direct predecessor, two-player right now, or check out the soccer of Super Sidekicks 2 and the track records of Track & Field: all in the lobby and free.
FAQ
Can I play NBA Hangtime on UsuArcade?
Not yet. It's on the wishlist, so vote with “I want to play it” to help bring it in sooner.
What year did NBA Hangtime come out?
It came out in 1996, made by Midway.
How many players does NBA Hangtime support?
Up to four players at once, in two-on-two games.
How is it related to NBA Jam?
It's from the same team and keeps NBA Jam's style, with a new name and extras like creating your own player.
What similar games can I play in the lobby?
NBA Jam, Super Sidekicks 2 and Track & Field are all free to play on UsuArcade right now.
