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[[File:Blitzball game FFX HD.png|thumb|A game of Blitzball in ''Final Fantasy X'']] | [[File:Blitzball game FFX HD.png|thumb|A game of Blitzball in ''Final Fantasy X'']] | ||
'''Blitzball''' is an underwater sport featured notably in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' and its sequel, ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''. It combines the six-man teams, positions, and physicality of hockey with soccer kicks for scoring and the hand passes of water polo. The game is played underwater in a large sphere pool suspended in the air | '''Blitzball''' is an underwater sport featured notably in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' and its sequel, ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''. It combines the six-man teams, positions, and physicality of hockey with soccer kicks for scoring and the hand passes of water polo. The game is played underwater in a large sphere pool suspended in the air. | ||
==''Final Fantasy X''== | ==''Final Fantasy X''== | ||
[[File:Blitzball FFX goal scored.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A goal is scored in the blitzball minigame in ''Final Fantasy X'']] | [[File:Blitzball FFX goal scored.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A goal is scored in the blitzball minigame in ''Final Fantasy X'']] | ||
The plot of ''Final Fantasy X'' provides a very favorable view of blitzball in general, as the sport is also shown to foster peace as it is the only activity where all races and genders are accepted as equals without squabbles. In | The plot of ''Final Fantasy X'' provides a very favorable view of blitzball in general, as the sport is also shown to foster peace as it is the only activity where all races and genders are accepted as equals without squabbles. In Final Fantasy X, blitzball is also Spira's only mainstream form of entertainment, allowing citizens to take their minds off the ever present threat of the monster [[Sin]], however briefly. Two of the game's main characters, [[Tidus]] and [[Wakka]], are skilled blitzball players. | ||
Blitzball has affected the people of Spira in subtler ways during the thousand or more years of its existence as a sport — the blitzball sign for victory in [[Zanarkand]] found its way into "present day" Spira as a sacred hand gesture and incantation, its sporting origins seemingly forgotten. | Blitzball has affected the people of Spira in subtler ways during the thousand or more years of its existence as a sport — the blitzball sign for victory in [[Zanarkand]] found its way into "present day" Spira as a sacred hand gesture and incantation, its sporting origins seemingly forgotten. | ||
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===Gameplay=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
[[File:Blitzball FFX fight.jpg|thumb|200px|Players fight over the ball during a match. Blitzball is a full contact sport where violent tackles are allowed]] | [[File:Blitzball FFX fight.jpg|thumb|200px|Players fight over the ball during a match. Blitzball is a full contact sport where violent tackles are allowed]] | ||
The | The blitzball minigame is played from a top-down perspective, with the player controlling his team members in turn. Teams are made up of six players a side, of whom one is the goalkeeper. The aim is to throw a dimpled ball (called the blitzball) into the opponent's goal area. The team with the most goals after two five-minute halves is declared the winner. As characters advance through the ranks they learn many new tricks to improve both their offensive and defensive skills, called techniques. | ||
Defensive techniques in blitzball often include violent tackles. Some tackles are intended to poison, cripple, or knock opponents unconscious altogether. As substitutions are not allowed outside of halftime intermissions, the use of these techniques can offer teams a temporary numerical advantage. Goalkeepers can also learn some techniques such as | Defensive techniques in blitzball often include violent tackles. Some tackles are intended to poison, cripple, or knock opponents unconscious altogether. As substitutions are not allowed outside of halftime intermissions, the use of these techniques can offer teams a temporary numerical advantage. Goalkeepers can also learn some techniques such as "Supergoalie," which helps to catch fast balls. | ||
Offensive techniques include the [[Sphere Shot]], an underwater version of a {{wp|bicycle kick}}, and the [[Jecht Shot]], a goalshooting technique that renders up to two defense players unconscious in combination with bicycle kick. | Offensive techniques include the [[Sphere Shot]], an underwater version of a {{wp|bicycle kick}}, and the [[Jecht Shot]], a goalshooting technique that renders up to two defense players unconscious in combination with bicycle kick. | ||
===Blitzball teams=== | ===Blitzball teams=== | ||
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Teams with few or no named players also appear in ''Final Fantasy X''. They are the [[Zanarkand Abes]] and the [[Zanarkand Duggles]], and both of them appear in the opening FMV. In the ''[[Final Fantasy Ultimania Omega]]'' book, two additional teams are mentioned: Bevelle Bells and Yocun Nomads. | Teams with few or no named players also appear in ''Final Fantasy X''. They are the [[Zanarkand Abes]] and the [[Zanarkand Duggles]], and both of them appear in the opening FMV. In the ''[[Final Fantasy Ultimania Omega]]'' book, two additional teams are mentioned: Bevelle Bells and Yocun Nomads. | ||
==''Final Fantasy X-2''== | ==''Final Fantasy X-2''== | ||
The blitzball minigame in ''Final Fantasy X-2'' differs from the one in ''Final Fantasy X'', as players no longer directly manipulate the actions of their blitzball team members. Rather, the minigame takes on a {{wp|Championship Manager}}-esque interface. The [[Gullwings]] fill in for the [[Aurochs]] when Blitzball season starts. In this version of the minigame, if a team leads the game by seven goals at any point, they automatically win. The Zanarkand Abes are also available as opponents, with Tidus being replaced by a player named "Ace". | The blitzball minigame in ''Final Fantasy X-2'' differs from the one seen in ''Final Fantasy X'', as players no longer directly manipulate the actions of their blitzball team members. Rather, the minigame takes on a {{wp|Championship Manager}}-esque interface. The [[Gullwings]] fill in for the [[Aurochs]] when Blitzball season starts. In this version of the minigame, if a team leads the game by seven goals at any point, they automatically win. The Zanarkand Abes are also available as opponents, with Tidus being replaced by a player named "Ace". | ||
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