Getting Started

It's easy and free to get Smashball and start playing. All you need is a copy of Half-Life 2. This page explains how to get set up. Once you're ready to play, check out the Gameplay pages -- they explain the interface and the various moves.

Downloading and Installing
As of June 11, Smashball will be available as a FREE DOWNLOAD on Steam! For the time being, we have taken down our old installer. The only version available is our public playtest build. It takes a little bit of work to set up, and we only have scheduled games on Sundays at Noon, Pacific Time. Check out our Playtester Instructions to find out more.

Configuring your Keys
There are a few special keys that Smashball has that aren’t present in most games of its kind. You can set them up on the Options screen under the main menu.


 * The Turbo key is used to give yourself extra bursts of speed, and to charge into your enemies to knock them out.


 * The Ball key is used to pickup the ball, block incoming shots, or select a pass target.


 * The Hook key is used to fire and release the grappling hook.

Starting the Tutorial
Launch the game. The first item on the menu is labelled 'PLAY TUTORIAL'. Go there. Do it. It's the fastest way to pick up the basics of the game. It's also a nice pressure-free way to practice your maneuvering and ball-handling.

Registering your Account
When you first start the tutorial, you'll be prompted to register. When you register, you'll start to accumulate XP, and gain Levels. Every time you level up, you'll be able to add more Skills to your arsenal. You will also start to get a lot of V1@gr@ ads. Just kidding. We will only use your e-mail for internal purposes.

Learn More
Check out the Gameplay pages to learn more about the Interface, different Positions, and other fine things.