What is Blitzball?

Blitzball is rocket dodgeball in your browser. A single homing rocket locks onto a player and chases them across the arena. The instant it reaches you, you airblast it to deflect it straight back, sending it screaming toward someone else. Read its arc, time the deflect, and flick your aim to steer where it goes next. Every successful deflect makes the rocket faster, so rallies build until someone misreads it and gets hit. Last player, or last team, standing wins the round.

It is free to play, runs in any modern browser with no download, and works on both desktop and mobile. Jump in as a guest in seconds, or sign in to track your stats and climb the leaderboards.

Similar games: Blitzball is inspired by the classic TF2 Dodgeball gamemode. If you enjoy deflect-the-projectile games such as Blade Ball, or the Genji Ball deflect mode from Overwatch, you will feel right at home. It takes that catch-it-and-throw-it-back loop and builds a whole rocket dodgeball game around it.

How to play

• Move and look. Move with WASD and aim with the mouse. On a phone, use the on-screen sticks.
• Deflect. The rocket homes in on its target. When it arrives, airblast it to knock it back the way it came.
• Steer. Drag or flick your aim as you deflect to choose where the rocket flies next.
• Build speed. Each clean deflect speeds the rocket up. The longer the rally, the faster and deadlier it gets.
• Survive. One hit takes you out. Outlast everyone else to win the round.

New here? The full how-to-play guide walks through every control and the airblast timing, and the strategy tips cover winning fast rallies.

Game modes

• Practice vs bots. Five difficulty tiers, from Easy up to Hell. Learn the airblast timing solo at your own pace.
• Online multiplayer. Team arenas, a one-versus-one KOTH ladder, and votable free-for-all, with global leaderboards.
• Private lobbies. Host a match for up to sixteen friends and invite them with a share link.
• Rocket classes. Classic for pure speed and timing, or Modern for a loadout of deflect styles and abilities like jetpacks, dashes, and bunts. Online runs Modern; Classic is in practice.

See the game modes page for how each one works, or browse all the arenas.

Why players love it

• Free, instant, no install. Open the page and play. Nothing to download.
• Cross-platform. Mouse and keyboard on desktop, full touch controls on mobile.
• Make it yours. Custom characters, cosmetics, and rocket trails.
• Built to be social. Global and regional chat, proximity voice, and a soundboard.
• Chase the top spot. All-time and fastest-rally leaderboards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Blitzball free to play?

Yes. Blitzball is completely free to play in your browser, with no download or install.

Do I need an account to play?

No. You can play instantly as a guest. Signing in lets you save your stats, climb the leaderboards, and unlock cosmetics.

What do I need to run Blitzball?

Any modern browser with WebGL, such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. It works on desktop and on mobile with touch controls.

Is there online multiplayer?

Yes. You can play online team arenas and a one-versus-one KOTH ladder, or host a private lobby for friends with a share link. Players can also vote an online match to free-for-all.

What games is Blitzball similar to?

Blitzball is rocket dodgeball, inspired by the classic TF2 Dodgeball gamemode. If you enjoy deflect-the-projectile games such as Blade Ball, or the Genji Ball deflect mode from Overwatch, you will feel right at home.

More answers are on the full FAQ page.