On the Ball (video game series)
German football management series with a decade-long career mode.
On the Ball (Anstoss – Der Fußballmanager) is a football management game series developed by the German company Ascaron, formerly known as Ascon. The original game, titled On the Ball, places the player in charge of a football club in the English League, while the German version focuses on the Bundesliga and the goal of becoming Bundestrainer. The series achieved notable popularity in Germany and spawned several sequels, including On the Ball 2, On the Ball 3, and On the Ball Action.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Ascaron
- Designer
- Gerald Köhler
- Released
- 1993
- Genre
- Business simulation
- Modes
- Single-player
- Platforms
- Amiga, MS-DOS
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Reception
Anstoss 3 was commercially successful, with PC Fun reporting sensational sales in its first two days in Germany. Anstoss 3 remained in Media Control's top 20 through September, with an unbroken seven-month streak in the top 30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms is On the Ball (video game series) available on?
On the Ball was released for Amiga and MS-DOS.
Who designed On the Ball (video game series)?
On the Ball was designed by Gerald Köhler.
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