What is NBA Play?
NBA Play is a centralized destination where fans can play daily games. The games include NBA Blast, NBA Hoop Connect, NBA Rank, NBA IQ, NBA Full Court Guess and NBA Player Path.
Where can I access NBA Play?
Fans can access NBA Play on NBA.com here and in the NBA App.
Where can I find the games?
Games will live on NBA.com/Play and throughout NBA.com and the NBA App.
On the NBA App
- Sign into the NBA App
- Navigate to the Discover tab
- Select NBA Play
What games are available?
To see specific games available and how to play them, visit here.
What time do new games go live?
New versions of games launch at 9am ET each morning.
Can I play games multiple times in one sitting?
Anyone can play each game once per day. NBA ID members can sign in to play additional games or previous versions of games. Create your free NBA ID at nba.com/ID.
Can I share my scores?
Yes, fans can share their scores upon completion of a game through the ‘share’ button
What is the NBA Blast Leaderboard?
With an NBA ID, fans can join the NBA Blast Leaderboard to compare your results to other fans. If you would like to remove your display name from the Leaderboard, please reach out to the support team here.
Can I earn a badge for participation?
NBA ID members will earn the "Player" badge the first time they play a game, and the "Player Weekly Streak" badge can be earned each week by playing 3 times in one week. Make sure you're signed in with your NBA ID so your progress is counted. You can admire all the badges you've earned in your Hall of Fandom, located at id.nba.com/badges. You may need to sign in with your NBA ID to gain access.
I played a game. Why don't I see the "Player" badge in my Hall of Fandom?
First, make sure you're signed in with your NBA ID when playing any games to make sure your badge progress is counted. If you're sure you're signed in, wait up to 24 hours for your badge to appear as we update the Hall of Fandom daily with your latest hardware.
What is the Box Score Feature?
The NBA Play Box Score feature aggregates your stats across all NBA Play games to include your career games played, win-loss record, highest career streak and your NBA Play Weekly Streak badge. In order to build your personalized NBA Play box score, you must be an NBA ID member.
How does the new NBA Play Archive work?
NBA ID Members will have access to unlimited NBA Play games as part of the “Archive”. Fans will be able to filter the games based on game type or level of difficulty: easy, medium, hard and expert.
If I play a game in the archive, does it count towards my box score?
Yes, games played within the NBA Play archive can count towards your overall box score.
How does the streak work?
A fan can build their streak for any of the 6 daily games. The streak for a specific game will appear upon completion of an individual game. Your overall daily career-high streak will be featured in your box score on the NBA Play hub.
How do I earn the ‘Player Weekly Streak’ badge?
NBA ID members are eligible to earn the ‘Player Weekly Streak’ badge for completing any game within NBA Play for three distinctive days of the week measured Monday to Sunday. If a fan maintains their weekly streak week over week, their badge will accumulate.
If I’m having trouble with a game, where can I reach out to?
If you are having issues with NBA Play, please reach out to our support team here.