How to play Mouth Hoops
Mouth Hoops is a free AR face tracking game you can play online with no download. Aim with your nose, open your mouth to shoot — swish the sliding hoop! Move your head to steer; mouth/blink actions as shown. It uses on-device AI tracking, so Mouth Hoops turns any webcam or phone camera into a motion controller – a fun way to move, laugh and show friends what the browser can do.
Open Mouth Hoops, allow camera access and hold still for a second while your face is detected. Video is processed on your device and never uploaded.
Controls
- Move or tilt your head (nose) to steer and aim.
- Open your mouth or blink for the special action shown on screen.
- Look straight at the camera at the start so the game can calibrate.
Tips
- Face a window or lamp – good light makes tracking far more accurate.
- Keep your whole face inside the frame, about an arm's length from the camera.
- Collect power-ups like shields, magnets and slow motion for big combos.
FAQ
Is Mouth Hoops free to play?
Yes. Mouth Hoops is completely free to play on ZappyDude (Premium members also play it ad-free). There is nothing to download or install.
How do I control Mouth Hoops?
You play with your face (head, mouth and blinks). Move or tilt your head (nose) to steer and aim.
Is my camera video recorded?
No. Video is analysed live on your own device to control the game and is never recorded, stored or uploaded.
Which devices does Mouth Hoops work on?
It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers with a camera; Chrome gives the best tracking.
Mouth Hoops game guide
Goal of the game
In Mouth Hoops you play with your face and head movements. A glowing basketball hoop slides around the court. Point with your NOSE to aim the target ring, then OPEN your MOUTH to shoot the ball from your dog mascot. Swish = big points, rim-in = small points.
A miss costs a life! Shoot power-up orbs for Triple Shot, Double Points and Slow-Mo.
Quick start
Mouth Hoops in one line: Aim with your nose, open your mouth to shoot — swish the sliding hoop!
- Press Play on this page — Mouth Hoops loads in a few seconds right in the browser.
- Tap Allow when the browser asks for the camera, then read the short tutorial card.
- Play your first run of Mouth Hoops slowly to learn how it reacts to your face and head movements.
- After a game over, press Play again to try to beat your best.
Controls explained
- Quick reminder shown in Mouth Hoops: Nose = aim · open mouth = shoot.
- Sit facing the camera with your whole face in view; Mouth Hoops reads your nose position, blinks and mouth on your own device.
- Exaggerate actions a little — a clear blink or wide-open mouth registers more reliably in Mouth Hoops than a tiny one.
- If Mouth Hoops feels too hard at first, play a practice round to learn the timing before chasing a high score.
Scoring and levels
Points in Mouth Hoops come from the code-defined rewards of 15 and 30 points for different actions, so the bigger moves are worth chasing. Every 250 points you reach a new level, and Mouth Hoops speeds up and sends more at you each time. You start with 3 lives. Your best score is saved in your browser, and signed-in players also appear on the Mouth Hoops leaderboard.
Power-ups
Power-up orbs appear every few seconds in Mouth Hoops. Touch or collect them to activate:
- ✨ Triple (8 s): multiplies your attack or catch three ways.
- 2️⃣ Double Points (10 s): doubles every point you earn while it lasts.
- ⏳ Slow-Mo (6 s): slows the whole game down so you can line up precise moves.
- ❤️ Extra Life: adds one life (up to six).
Characters and world
The 3D world of Mouth Hoops features dogs and trophies. Learning how each one moves is the key to reading the screen quickly.
Tips and strategy
- Stay near the centre in Mouth Hoops; it gives you the most room to dodge in either direction.
- Don't chase every pickup in Mouth Hoops — grab only the ones on your safe path.
- Aim at the nearest threat first in Mouth Hoops; letting one slip through costs more than a missed shot.
- Save your focus for the moment a Freeze or Slow-Mo starts — that is when Mouth Hoops gives you free points.
- Good, even lighting from the front makes tracking in Mouth Hoops far more reliable than a bright window behind you.
- Replay Mouth Hoops a few times: each run teaches you the patterns, and scores usually double after the first five games.
Device requirements and privacy
Mouth Hoops needs a front-facing or web camera and works in Chrome, Edge and Safari on phones, tablets and computers. Allow camera access when asked; face tracking runs on your device and nothing is recorded or uploaded unless you choose to record a clip yourself. It is free to play; free players may see a short ad between rounds (never during play), and Premium removes all ads.
