The Dodge Ball is a 16-bit action & adventure game for the Super Famicom console. The game takes place in the "Worldwide Dodge Ball tournament" where several teams from around the world compete in side-scrolling dodge ball matches to see which one is the best.
The gameplay is similar to other sport games, where you control the character with the ball at the time, while a lead character marks the formations and generally controls the team. Special moves can be executed to try and eliminate opponents, such as homing throws and other unique moves.
One of the key features of Dodge Ball is its comprehensive tournament mechanics. Your performance in each match allows you to buy power-ups and special moves to enhance your players, creating a custom team and managing them throughout the tournament by adding or removing members as needed. You can also choose among various formations and AI profiles if playing alone.
The game features multiple modes, including Tournament, Vs mode, and Mechabutsuke mode, which is a variation of Vs that involves a free-roaming court and no outfielders.