Digital Eclipse Arcade: Jollyball
It's tournament time at the North Pole! When the elves meet to compete at Jollyball, it's snow holds barred in a 2-on-2 sports showdown.
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December 8, 2023
2 years and 238 days ago
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8 itemsAbout the Game
Happy Holidays! Jollyball is the latest release from Digital Eclipse Arcade, a series of all-new games inspired by classic '80s arcade vibes.
Making toys is hard work, and even Santa's elves need a break. Thankfully, the North Pole Elfletic League gives everyone at the Workshop a workout. The Winter Invitational is underway, giving all of Santa's helpers the chance to be crowned seasonal champions of the North Pole's most popular 2-on-2 sport: Jollyball. (It's like standard volleyball, only much cooler.) The teams are ready, the net has been set, the Power-up Presents are primed, and there's fresh snow on the court — are you ready to sleigh the competition?
Instructions
- A team must return the ball within 3 hits
- The same player can't hit the ball twice in a row
- The ground marker helps you plan your next move
- First to the point limit wins (must win by 2). Matches can be set for 7, 14, or 21 points.
Gameplay Hints
- Mash the Jump button to power up a Super Spike for a powerful return.
- Power-up Presents may appear at any time during play. Grab them for a bonus until the end of the point!
- You can customize the color of your elf's outfit using the right analog stick/R3.
Game Controls
- Move: Joystick
- Jump: Button 1
- Hit Ball: Button 2
- Super Spike: Repeatedly tap Jump, then press Hit
Additional Options
- F1 toggles CRT scanlines on/off
- F2 toggles CRT curvature on/off
- F3 switches window size in windowed mode
- Back button on controller accesses CRT/windowed options
- F9 resets the game
- Alt-Enter toggles between 16:9 fullscreen and 4:3 windowed mode
- M toggles music on/off
About Digital Eclipse Arcade
A series of throwback games made for the Digital Eclipse community, Digital Eclipse Arcade is a celebration of pure arcade gameplay. Sign up for the Digital Eclipse email newsletter to be the first to get exclusive drops.
