01 / CROWD
Think popular
Try the answer most players are likely to name. A familiar basketball name can be a sensible starting point.
NBA TRIVIA · PLAY IN YOUR BROWSER
NBA trivia.
Take your shot.
Looking for a Long Shot Hoops alternative? Play Crowdict's independent NBA trivia game, choose how answers score, and see how your basketball knowledge stacks up.
Play NBA triviaGAME TIME
NBA trivia game
Choose a scoring mode inside the player.
Game provided by Crowdict. This is an independent game inspired by Long Shot Hoops, not the original Long Shot game.
MORE SPORTS
Choose your next challenge.
Two separate, original quizzes. Pick the sport you know best.
THE PLAYBOOK
How to play
Two ways to approach the same basketball questions.
- 01
Choose your scoring
Pick Crowd for answers most people would give, or Rare for less common answers.
- 02
Start a solo game
Select Play solo. The game shows ten questions and gives you 30 seconds per question.
- 03
Read, answer, shoot
Enter an answer that fits the NBA prompt and submit it before the timer runs out. Use Pass if you need to move on.
PICK YOUR APPROACH
Play the crowd or find the outlier.
The scoring choice changes the kind of answer you are aiming for. Crowdict notes that its NBA answer rankings are provisional.
02 / RARE
Think uncommon
Look for a less common answer that still fits the question. Check the wording before you commit.
QUICK ANSWERS
Before tip-off
Is this the original Long Shot Hoops?
No. The embedded game is an independent NBA trivia game by Crowdict, inspired by Long Shot Hoops. This fan website is not affiliated with the NBA or Long Shot Hoops.
How does it differ from the original Long Shot?
The Gravity Report's original Long Shot describes seven prompts with 25 seconds each and rewards rarer answers. The Crowdict game here shows ten questions with 30 seconds each and lets you choose Crowd or Rare scoring. These are separate games with separate rules. Read the original game's description.
How many questions are there?
The embedded game currently shows ten questions and a 30-second timer for each question. The game provider may update its rules.
Can I play with friends?
The current game menu labels the friends mode as coming soon. Solo play is available.
What if the game does not load?
Check your connection and reload this page. Game availability and gameplay are controlled by the game provider.