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So, you have played NBA 2K19 to death, you have mastered the art of the touchdown pass in Madden NFL, and FIFA 20 has taught you exactly why everyone in Europe calls soccer “football.”
You know your Kickflip McTwist from your Casper Slide thanks to pro skating with Tony Hawks, and The Bleacher Report’s notifications are your wake-up call in the morning. But you’re thirsty for more, for something different.
Okay… get ready to disrobe and oil up. No, we’re not talking about a relaxing massage at the health spa but a crazy online game inspired by Turkey’s national sport of oil wrestling.
Smelling like they’re ready to be oven-baked, lubricated contestants doused in olive oil go head to head in a battle to get their opponent to submit. It’s the inspiration to one of five unusual online games and apps that, unlike our slippery pehlivans in their leather kisbets, we’re going to get our teeth into. Let’s see what’s out there in the world of the internet when it comes to less than ordinary sports games and apps.
FanCred
You know you’re your team’s number one fan, but does anyone else? Thankfully, FanCred, a great second-screen app, has been designed to let sports fans shout as loud as digitally possible about their devotion to their team.
This is the “Twitter” for the sports fanatic that boasts a clever credibility score which ranks you based on your interactions, posts, check-ins and more. But what’s really interesting is its live streaming periscope-like feature so you can rant about that terrible play or missed free-throw from inside the stadium.
Oil Wrestling
If you thought UFC was fun, then feast your eyes on Oil Wrestling, RHM Interactive’s one-on-one battle game featuring copious amounts of unnecessary lubricant and horseshoe mustaches that would make Derek Zoolander blush.
Inspired by the popular sport in Turkic language-speaking parts of Asia, the game doesn’t take itself too seriously. So it’s shirts off, kisbets on as you oil up for a battle against the computer or a friend.
Basketball Star
Cleverly bringing the excitement of the basketball court to a different format, Basketball Star, one of several popular sports-related slots games available online, combines atmospherics (the cheering of the crowd and the ambiance of the on-court action) with familiar sights (dribbling players and high-flying slam dunkers) to produce a sports game with a difference.
Published by Microgaming, a developer known for its quirky take on popular sports like Football Star and Rugby Star, the game is immersive thanks to its well-designed graphics and smart use of familiar basketball aesthetics.
Viggle
With this app, you earn money to watch TV. No longer will you ever have to complain about the length of an extra-innings MLB game. That’s because you’ll be earning Viggle “perk” points as the bullpen coach sweats over his dwindling pitching resources.
Once you’ve checked into the game – which can be any live sporting event – you’ll begin accruing points that can be exchanged for cash via Perk Plastik, gift cards or prizes. For example, while watching the NFL, Viggle might load its Football Prediction game, which you’ll interact with by answering questions related to the on-field action.
Gravity Soccer
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If you still don’t think soccer’s fun, this addictive browser game will ensure the sight of a soccer ball is not a cure for your insomnia as you plot the path of the ball over square boulders, down ramps, and onto springs to score goals.
Published by Qky Games in 2019, Gravity Soccer looks easy at the beginning as you simply drop the ball and watch it roll into the goal. But, as the levels get harder, you’ll need to use strategy and foresight to master the puzzle.
So there you have it. A bunch of unusual online games and apps that’ll entertain and inform while satisfying your thirst for sporting enjoyment. From those to indulge in for a few minutes to those that’ll give you a new appreciation of gameday, they make being a sports fan more quirky than ever.
