Ball Jacks
Ball Jacks is a competitive action game taking place in the distant future. Two robot crabs, piloted by men seeking fame and fortune, face opposite each other in an arena. Behind them is a conveyor belt with large metal balls rotating around. The goal is to capture the opponent's balls and hold them until their timer runs out. Each crab has two claws which operate independently; they can be used to grab balls from the opposite side of the screen, as well as to knock them out of the opponent's grip. The player must also be careful, as taking a hit from behind will damage the crab, and if it takes too much damage then the crab must return to the pit area to be repaired. There are several game...
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1993
- Developer
- Namco Limited
- Publisher
- Namco Limited
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Ball Jacks frequently asked questions
How do I play Ball Jacks online with a friend?
Ball Jacks (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 Ball Jacks on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Ball Jacks in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Ball Jacks netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Ball Jacks 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 Ball Jacks on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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