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If you’ve ever wanted to command a basketball team without having to actually dribble or break a sweat, Omni Play Basketball (1990, DOS) has your number. The game lets you manage rosters, plan strategies, and simulate matches, granting you the coach’s clipboard without the yelling. It’s surprisingly cerebral: you’ll spend more time tinkering with plays than watching sprite-based athletes hustle up the court. The presentation is simple but clear, and once you learn its rhythm, the whole thing becomes strangely addicting. Think of it as a time machine to an era when “sports games” meant brains first, buttons second.