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Basketball Stars

By Dana Anderson, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Fun, but full-court press for in-app purchases, gambling.

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Community Reviews

age 11+

Based on 5 parent reviews

age 4+
the game is very bad. your level is 22 and the matched player's level is usually around 60. It is a game based entirely on making money. excessively contains p2w.
age 10+

Great game but lagging service and cheats

Occupies time to rest but it will piss u off

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Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (5 ):
Kids say (1 ):

Hoops fans will appreciate the two fast-paced games on this app, but it gets a technical foul for the heavy push for in-app purchases, the pay-to-play sports premise, and the Spin & Win casino-style game. Even though the easy swipe gameplay and 3-D graphics are obviously attractive to kids, this app seems geared toward an older audience. Though it may score lots of fun points for many sports games enthusiasts, the gambling and purchases make it better for teens.

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