Looking for a puzzle game that starts instantly? Hold up the Ball runs in your browser and is completely free to play. Hold up the Ball is a game you can play in the gaps of the day. Each level is self-contained, the rules are consistent, and progress is saved in your head as much as on screen. A few things the tags reveal: it is a football game — passing, shooting and positioning.
About Hold up the Ball
Introducing "Hold Up the Ball," an exhilarating football game that puts your kicking skills to the ultimate test! In this dynamic game, your primary objective is simple: kick the ball as high as you can while ensuring it doesn t touch the ground. Perfect for players of all ages and skill levels, this game is designed to be both entertaining
What makes a good puzzle game? Usually hints or undo options, a gentle but real difficulty curve and levels that teach one idea at a time — and Hold up the Ball has each of them in some measure. Under the surface it is a test of planning and pattern recognition, dressed up in satisfying presentation.
How to play Hold up the Ball
- Press the play button above and wait for Hold up the Ball to finish loading. On first load this can take a few seconds while the game files are fetched.
- Follow the on-screen prompts. The developer describes the controls like this: Tap the ball to make it bounce Tap as many times as you can without letting the ball hit the ground Each tap on the screen earns you 1 point Be among the best in the world
- Read the whole level before your first move. Identify the goal, then look for the forced moves that must happen regardless.
- When you are comfortable, set a target: a score to beat, a level to clear or a time to shave. Small goals are what make Hold up the Ball stick.
Controls
The controls in Hold up the Ball are straightforward once you have seen them written down:
| Input | What it does |
|---|---|
| Tap (touch) | Tap the ball to make it bounce Tap as many times as you can without letting the ball hit the ground Each tap on the screen earns you 1 point Be among the best in the world. |
The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Tips and tricks
- Count. Tiles, moves, colours, matches — many puzzles are secretly arithmetic, and a quick count reveals the plan.
- If you are stuck for more than a couple of minutes, step away and come back. Puzzle solutions often arrive when you stop forcing them.
- Work backwards from the goal. Ask what the final state has to look like, then ask what the state before that must be.
- Play with sound on if the game has it; audio cues often confirm a correct move before the animation finishes.
Who will enjoy it
Hold up the Ball is a good fit for players who prefer thinking to twitching, from casual brain-teaser fans to dedicated solvers. Expect a level or two in five minutes, or a long relaxed session. The learning curve is gentle at the start and genuinely tricky later. The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Game details
| Category | Puzzle Games |
|---|---|
| Tags | 1 Player, 2d, Clicker, Dragon Ball Z, Soccer, World Of Alice |
| Platform | Browser (desktop, tablet and mobile) |
| Controls | Touch and mouse |
| Technology | HTML5 — no download or plugin required |
| Frame | Landscape (800×450) |
| Added | 26 September 2024 |
| Plays | 2 |
| Price | Free to play |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hold up the Ball free to play?
It is free. Open the page, press play and the game loads in the browser. You do not need to install anything or register.
Can I play Hold up the Ball on my phone?
Yes — the game supports touch input and adapts to smaller screens, so you can play Hold up the Ball on a phone or tablet as well as on a computer.
What are the controls for Hold up the Ball?
In short: Tap (touch) — Tap the ball to make it bounce Tap as many times as you can without letting the ball hit the ground Each tap on the screen earns you 1 point Be among the best in the world. The full list is in the controls section above.
Does Hold up the Ball save my progress?
Most browser games, including Hold up the Ball, store progress locally in your browser. If you clear your cookies or switch devices, that progress may be lost, so finish sessions before clearing browser data.
What if Hold up the Ball does not load?
A blank frame usually means the game is still loading or a browser extension blocked it. Wait a few seconds, then reload; if that fails, try another browser.
What kind of game is Hold up the Ball?
It is a puzzle game with the tags 1 Player, 2d, Clicker, Dragon Ball Z. Gentle at the start and genuinely tricky later, and a level or two in five minutes, or a long relaxed session.
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