Philly Ball

Developer: Saphead Studios

Genre: Local multiplayer casual football party game

Number of Players: 2 or 4

Release Date: June 11, 2026

Enjoy the festivities of Summer 2026. Philly Ball turns the city into a playable soccer playground. Compete now across Philly-inspired arenas like the Liberty Bell, 30th Street Station, and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the frozen docks off Boathouse Row. Each map brings its own local flavour, hazards, and madness to every match.

Pick from all the countries qualified for the World's largest international tournament, grab a friend or 2, and play up to 4 player co-op. Fight for bragging rights with rapid decision-making and smart manoeuvres. Whether you clone yourself to raise an army of players against your opponents or trigger a ground-shattering earthquake to clear the path to the goal, every match presents fun opportunities to crown yourself as the king of Soccer in the birthplace of the USA.

Gameplay Features

• Arcade Soccer Madness: Kick, tackle, jump, and scramble your way through fast matches where every goal feels earned and every mistake gets punished immediately.
• Philly-Inspired Arenas: Play across locations inspired by the Liberty Bell, 30th Street Station, and more. Each map brings a different slice of authentic Philly energy to the field.
• Play for Your Country: Choose from nations qualified for the biggest iteration of the beautiful game on the international stage.
• Wacky Powerups: Turn the tides with Shadow Clone, Multiball, Empowered Kick, and Earthquake. Every power-up can completely change the pace of a match.
• Couch Co-op Competition: Built for friends in the same room, Philly Ball is about loud reactions, quick rematches, and the kind of chaos that makes people crowd around the screen or an arcade machine.

About the Team

Philly Ball was developed by Saphead Studios, a team that has grown alongside the project from its early experiments into a full arcade cabinet experience. Akintoye Ilo, who has been with Saphead since the beginning, worked as a programmer on the project, focusing primarily on gameplay. Owen Miller programmed the game's systems and worked heavily on the cabinet. Prasin Shrestha created the environment art, shaders, and the game’s overall art style, while Zac Centracchio contributed to environment art. Jake Stratton designed and animated our characters, Zach Spindel handled VFX, Cooper Gordon createdsound effects, and Dylan Ugel composed the music. Lastly, Nikita Puranik and Maya Garcia painted the lovely artwork on the side of our arcade cabinet. Each team member's effort, creative taste, and resolve were key in bringing Saphead's vision to life.