Build a Hooper
Curry's shooting, Duncan's defence, someone else's passing. Build a Hooper lets you borrow one skill from each of thirteen players and then sends your made up star through a full season.
- Picks
- 13 skills, each from a different player season
- Season
- 82 games, then playoffs and awards
- Modes
- Classic, Blind and Chaos
- Daily
- One shared build pool per UTC day
- Time
- About 4 to 6 minutes a run
- Category
- Sports games, sports trivia
How to play Build a Hooper
- Spin a team
Draw a real historical team season and see its players.
- Steal a skill
Pick one player and take one skill you have not filled yet.
- Fill all 13
Keep going until every skill, from shooting to clutch, is filled.
- Simulate
Watch the season, playoffs and awards, and get your Hooper Score.
The three modes
| Mode | Ratings | Position | Rerolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Visible | You choose | 3 |
| Blind | Hidden | Shown | 1 |
| Chaos | Hidden | Revealed at the end | 1 |
Fit beats star power
The simulation rewards a player who makes sense, not just high numbers. A guard with great shooting and handling but weak defence can still win a lot. A build with thirteen random strengths and no clear role often wins less than you expect. Decide early what kind of player you are making.
Build a Hooper tips
- Build for a role. Guards need creation and shooting, while big men need finishing, rebounding and rim protection.
- Do not chase only famous names. A role player can have one elite skill you need.
- Save rerolls for a team with no one good at the skills you still need.
- In Blind and Chaos you cannot see ratings, so lean on what you know a player was famous for.
Build a Hooper questions
What kind of basketball game is Build a Hooper?
A draft and simulation game. You build one player from the skills of real ones, such as Curry's shooting or Duncan's defence, and the game plays out a season for you.
How long does a Build a Hooper run take?
About 4 to 6 minutes, from the first spin to the awards.
What is the difference between the modes?
Classic shows every rating and lets you pick a position. Blind hides ratings but shows the position. Chaos hides both until the final reveal.
How many rerolls do I get?
Three in Classic and one in Blind and Chaos.
Is there a free mode?
Yes. Free Play lets you test other plans outside the daily challenge.
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