ABOUT CANNON BASKETBALL
Cannon Basketball replaces the player with a cannon that fires basketballs through obstacle-filled puzzle rooms. Walls, spikes, switches and collectible stars turn an apparently simple shot into a multi-stage physics problem.
HOW TO PLAY CANNON BASKETBALL
- Move the mouse to rotate the cannon, pull farther away to add power and left-click to fire.
- Study the first segment of the trajectory before deciding which object the ball should hit.
Controls
- Aim: Move mouse around the cannon
- Set power: Move cursor farther away from the cannon
- Fire: Left mouse click
WHY SWITCHES COME BEFORE THE HOOP
The initial dotted path shows how the ball will leave the barrel, but the full solution often depends on a bounce or an object activated before the basket is reachable.
A lever between the cannon and the basket may matter more than the basket itself. One carefully aimed shot can shift an obstacle; a later shot uses the resulting opening. The dotted trail helps establish the first contact, but the intended sequence continues after rebounds, triggers, and moving objects. Treat the level as a chain of interactions beyond the opening shot.
TIPS AND TRICKS
- Avoid wasting full-force shots in a cramped chamber; a controlled rebound can stay closer to the required mechanism.
- If an object needs moving, dedicate one shot to the setup instead of wasting repeated direct attempts.
- Use the dotted guide for the first contact only, then imagine the ricochet after it strikes the next surface.
- Use an early ball to move a lever or knock aside a wooden obstruction, then shoot a cleaner route for the final ball.
FAQ
What is the key skill in Cannon Basketball?
Think through the chain of bounces and triggered objects, then align the cannon for the necessary first contact.
What does the dotted indicator reveal?
It previews the ball's initial launch direction, helping you place the first collision accurately.
Can the ball collect stars on its way?
Yes. Routes through stars can be more rewarding than firing directly into the basket.
Must every ball be aimed straight at the hoop?
No. Some stages need an earlier shot to operate a switch or remove an obstacle.
When should you spend a shot on a switch instead of the basket?
When a lever, wooden obstruction or other moving object blocks the route to the hoop. Dedicate one early ball to shifting it, then use a later shot to take the newly opened path.
How much power should you use in a cramped room?
Usually less than full force. Pull the cursor only as far from the cannon as needed, since a controlled rebound stays closer to the mechanism you need to hit and full-force shots tend to waste balls.
