Office Hoops Overview
Office Hoops was one of those simple Flash games you'd find in the early 2000s. It fit right in with the era of quick browser games you played for a few minutes between tasks. The setup was immediately familiar: you're at a desk, trying to make a shot with a crumpled paper ball.
You control the aiming arc of your throw with your mouse. The goal is to get the paper ball into the trash can across the room. You have to account for the fan on the ceiling, which pushes your shot off course with a steady wind. Each level introduces a new obstacle, like a moving fan or a different desk layout, which asks for slight adjustments to your timing and angle. The game moves at a steady clip, and the physics feel consistent enough that a missed shot usually feels like your own error. It creates a quiet, focused kind of challenge where you're just trying to land that one perfect toss.