Genesis/Mega Drive

Powerball

In this game you take on the role of 1 out of 8 teams who represent various nations vying to become the Powerball champions. Powerball is a game consisting of a hybrid of sports such as American football, soccer and rugby. You play on an 100 yard field trying to score on the opposing team. Scoring consists of either running into your opponent's end zone holding the powerball for a touchdown or kicking the ball into your opponent's net to score a goal. Goals are worth 1 point, and touchdowns are worth 3 points. The game modes are 1 or 2 player exhibition play, and 1 or 2 player league play. League play allows you to use bonus points, and distribute them to your teammates to improve their stat...

Genre: Sports
Year: 1991
Developer: Namco Limited
Publisher: Namco Hometek Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

27 achievements · 150 total points

Goal! Score a goal
1 pts
Touchdown! Score a touchdown
3 pts
From the Top Rope K.O. an opponent with a Flying Bomb attack
1 pts
Blitz Brawn Style K.O. an opposing player ten times in one quarter
1 pts
The Sun Rises Win a league game as the Samurai
3 pts
Strength of a Tiger Win a league game as the Warriors
3 pts
Order and Progress Win a league game as the Amazons
3 pts
Summiting Mount Olympus Win a league game as the Spartans
3 pts
For the Motherland Win a league game as the Cossacks
3 pts
Carry a Big Stick Win a league game as the Rough Riders
3 pts
For King and Country Win a league game as the Pirates
3 pts
Conquering Dragon Win a league game as the Emperors
3 pts
Eagle and the Snake Win a league game as the Aztecs
3 pts
Unity and Justice and Freedom Win a league game as the Knights
3 pts
Maple Leaf Triumphant Win a league game as the Mounties
3 pts
Liberty, Equality, Victory Win a league game as the Legionnaires
3 pts
Taste of Victory Win your first league game
3 pts
Second Victory Win your second league game
5 pts
Third Victory Win your third league game
5 pts
Fourth Victory Win your fourth league game
10 pts
Fifth Victory Win your fifth league game
10 pts
Sixth Victory Win your sixth league game
10 pts
Playoff Bound Win the final game of the season
10 pts
Playoff Winner Win the first special game
10 pts
Quarterfinals Victory Win the second special game
10 pts
Semifinals Victory Win the third special game
10 pts
Champagne Showers Win the Powerball Championship
25 pts

Powerball leaderboard

Who scored the most on this game's achievements.

1 ygriffiths 1 achievement 100 XP

Powerball frequently asked questions

How do I play Powerball online with a friend?

Powerball (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Powerball on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Powerball in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Powerball netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Powerball have achievements?

Yes, Powerball has 27 achievements worth 150 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Powerball for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Powerball on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.