World League Basketball
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(Super Nintendo - PAL, Basketball)
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Developed_By:
Sculptured Software
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Nintendo
Released On:
22 Jul 1993
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World League Basketball is a sports game released for the Super Nintendo in 1992. The game's story follows the journey of a young basketball player who seeks to become a member of the elite World League team.
Players can choose from three different characters, each with their unique abilities and playing styles. As players progress through the game, they'll face off against various opponents in a quest for glory and championship titles.
The gameplay is centered around basketball, with players controlling their character on the court, making shots, passing the ball, and defending against opponents. The game features simple yet addictive controls, making it easy to pick up and play.
UPC-A:
045496830199 (Europe)
Media #:
SNSP-LB_NOE (Europe)
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Manual
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Extracted from the original game manual
*World League Basketball* is a sports simulation game that places players in a massive global basketball association featuring 60 international teams divided into six conferences. Players take control of these diverse global franchises to compete on the court against the world's greatest athletes. The ultimate goal is to guide their chosen team through intense competition to claim the title of World Champion.
Story
The Origins of Basketball
The year was 1891 at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. James Naismith, the school's rugby coach, was tasked with two assignments. He needed to invent a sport for athletes to play between the football and baseball seasons, and find a way to keep order in a class of competitive young men bored with standard gymnastics.
He created a game borrowing elements from rugby, soccer, water polo, and other popular sports. When the school janitor could not find suitably sized boxes to use as goals, he suggested using peach crates instead. The first recorded game of basketball took place on December 21, 1891, between two teams of nine players.
Dr. Naismith incorporated rules and play techniques from soccer and added a few new ideas. He hastily jotted down a dozen general rules, and the first game of basketball was begun.
Evolution of the Game
Minor competition started almost immediately, but basketball was not taken seriously as a sport until after World War I. By this time, the game had changed considerably from Dr. Naismith's original version.
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1895: Backboards were added to the game.
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1896: Dribbling became the standard method of offense.
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1897: The number of players on a team was settled at five, after experiments with seven and nine players proved unworkable.
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1898: The double dribble was outlawed.
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1915: Dribblers were finally allowed to shoot the ball.
World League Basketball
In 1993, a consortium of international investors met and formed a worldwide basketball association to capitalize on the rising global interest in the sport. The result was World League Basketball.
This league brings together 720 of the world's greatest basketball players. The sixty teams are divided into six conferences that compete for the title of World Champion.
North American Conference
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Seattle, USA: Rainmen
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Portland, USA: Pirates
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Los Angeles, USA: Stars
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Dallas, USA: Texans
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Chicago, USA: Breeze
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New York, USA: Apples
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Miami, USA: Oranges
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Boston, USA: Lobsters
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San Juan, Puerto Rico: Suns
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Havanna, Cuba: Hurricanes
South American Conference
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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Cariocas
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Brasilia, Brazil: Brazillians
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Bogota, Colombia: Coffee Beans
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Caracas, Venezuela: Oilers
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Lima, Peru: Llamas
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Buenos Aires, Argentina: Cattlemen
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Montevideo, Uruguay: Gauchos
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La Paz, Bolivia: Tinsmiths
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Sao Paulo, Brazil: Jaguars
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Quito, Ecuador: Bananamen
East European Conference
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Warsaw, Poland: Lynx
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Moscow, Russia: Mules
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Istanbul, Turkey: Gobblers
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Budapest, Hungary: Foxes
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St. Petersburg, Russia: Czars
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Kiev, Ukraine: Grainers
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Riga, Latvia: Cougars
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Vilnius, Lithuania: Wolverines
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Tallinn, Estonia: Shipbuilders
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Bucharest, Romania: Wolves
North European Conference
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London, England: Royals
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Brussels, Belgium: Chocolateers
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Millers
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Copenhagen, Denmark: Great Danes
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Oslo, Norway: Vikings
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Stockholm, Sweden: Nords
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Helsinki, Finland: Reindeer
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Berlin, Germany: Bears
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Frankfurt, Germany: Printers
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Munich, Germany: Falcons
South European Conference
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Lisbon, Portugal: Lions
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Madrid, Spain: Bullfighters
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Paris, France: Towers
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Rome, Italy: Romans
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Milan, Italy: Greyhounds
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Belgrade, Yugoslavia: Jackals
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Athens, Greece: Trojans
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Zagreb, Croatia: Crows
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Venice, Italy: Gondoliers
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Barcelona, Spain: Eagles
International Conference
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Cairo, Egypt: Pharaohs
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Nairobi, Kenya: Giraffes
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Bombay, India: Elephants
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Tokyo, Japan: Titans
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Beijing, China: Pandas
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Sydney, Australia: Fighting Roos
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Seoul, South Korea: Leopards
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Melbourne, Australia: Koalas
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Bahrain, Saudi Arabia: Sheiks
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Auckland, New Zealand: Kiwis
Controls
+ Control Pad
Move your player
SELECT Button
Call a Time-out
START Button
Pauses game
L Button
Change play
R Button
Display current offense
X Button
Not used
Y Button
Not used
A Button
Pass the ball
B Button
Shoot the ball
How to Play
Tournament Play
At the end of the regular season, the best teams in the World League will come together for a chance to win the World Champion Trophy. Full of hope and enthusiasm, the best teams representing all geographical regions of the World League will gather to captivate a world wide audience as they vie for the trophy.
If you select One Player Season at the Game Options screen, you will go into regular season play. The game will keep track of your wins and losses and the standings of all the teams in your conference.
Once you have completed your team's eighteen game regular season schedule, you may qualify for the Tournament depending on your record. Tournament play starts your team at the Pre-Playoff level. Survive the Playoffs, and you will enter the most prestigious tournament, The Semi Finals.
Getting Started
After the Title screen, the Game Options screen will appear. Move the cursor with the + Control Pad and enter your selections with the A button.
The choices are:
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One Player Exhibition: One player plays a single game against the computer. The player picks his opponent.
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Two Player Exhibition: Two players go head-to-head in a single exhibition game.
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One Player Season: Enters the player into the beginning of a season of conference play. You must play in this mode to be eligible for entry into the Final Four.
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Continue a Saved Game: Use this option to continue a previously saved game, or season.
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Team Statistics: This lets the player check the statistics for each team before beginning play.
Selecting Your Team
Once you select the mode of play, the conference screen will appear. Use the + Control Pad to move the cursor to the conference of your choice and make your selection with the A button.
As you change conferences the smaller logos below the conference logos will change to show the teams represented by that conference. Select your team by moving the cursor to the team you want and enter your selection by pressing the A button.
Saved Games
To save any game in progress or your game and conference standings in the One Player Season mode, select the Save Game option in the Coach's Screen with the + Control Pad and then press the A button.
When the Save current game screen appears, use the + Control Pad to select the save slot you want your game saved to. Because there are only four slots available, you may have to overwrite one of the current slots (the old data will be lost) or select the Don't Save option.
Team Roster
In the season mode, after you have selected your team, the team roster will be displayed. On this screen, the five strongest players will be placed in the first five slots at their appropriate positions.
Make sure to look at the statistics of the players on the bench by scrolling the cursor down with the + Control Pad. This will allow you to make a note of the strengths and weaknesses of each of your players.
If you are playing in the exhibition mode, you can see this information by using the View Team Statistics option on the Game Options menu. You can look at your team roster during a game from the Coach's Screen.
Passing
When your team is on offense, you will get information about your teammates just by looking at them. A symbol will appear over a teammate's head that will tell you his position and how safe it is to pass to him.
Inside the symbol will be that player's position:
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C: Center
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G: Guard
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PF: Power Forward
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PG: Point Guard
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F: Forward
The color of the symbol can be green, yellow or red:
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Green: Safe to pass.
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Yellow: Risky! The player is being guarded and is only partly open.
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Red: Very risky! The player you're looking at is being guarded closely and is not a good choice to pass to.
Keep in mind that the condition indication on the symbol updates constantly. If you pass to a player whose symbol is red, that player may break free by the time the ball gets to him. On the other hand, a player whose symbol is green might pick up a defender after the ball is passed to him.
Just like in real basketball, the conditions change constantly, and a good player keeps his eyes and his options open.
The Coach's Screen
The Coach's Screen is accessible by pushing the SELECT button any time you are in possession of the ball, when the opposing team is at the free throw line, or when the opposing team is about to inbound the ball. You can control some play options of your team through the Coach's Screen.
You can pause the game and go to the Coach's Screen by pressing the SELECT button. You will call a time out by pressing the SELECT button when you are in possession of the ball and inbounds. Calling a time out will rest your players, but going to the Coach's Screen without calling a time out will not.
Coach's Screen Options
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Call Time Out: Calling a time out will give your players a chance to rest. Each team is allotted five time outs per half. You will be allowed one additional time out per overtime period.
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View Game Stats: Selecting View Game Stats will show you the status of the players on your team. This information includes points, rebounds, personal fouls, and current physical condition (Fresh, Hot, Tired, Weak or DQ).
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View Season Stats: This function shows the game averages for each player. Scroll the red cursor down with the + Control Pad to see the stats for each player on the roster. The game averages will not be updated until you have completed the game you are currently playing.
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View Last Season'
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