ICE Collegiate Hoops

Strobing LEDs sweep front-to-back across the cabinet. The hoop shifts laterally mid-game.

Overview

The ICE Collegiate Hoops is a mid-sized commercial arcade basketball game featuring an LED-lit hoop that moves side to side during play, custom marquee options for 65+ NCAA programs, and a programmable game clock adjustable from 30 to 60 seconds. Redesigned by ICE in Buffalo, New York, it uses the same 11-ply marine-grade wood and epoxy powder-coated metal frame construction as ICE's full-sized basketball lineup — in a 39-inch-deep cabinet that fits where the larger units cannot.

Key Features

LED-Lit Moving Hoop

The basket is mounted on a lateral track and shifts side to side throughout the game, so each shot must account for hoop position at the moment of release. The hoop is LED-lit, making its movement visible from across the room. This feature can be toggled off via the operator menu, locking the basket in a stationary position if preferred.

Strobing LED Cabinet Lighting

The cabinet includes strobing LEDs that sweep front to back across the full length of the machine during play. The motion runs the entire 100-inch cabinet length, producing a continuous light sweep that reads from a distance on any arcade floor.

Commercial-Grade Construction

The frame is epoxy powder-coated steel. The cabinet body is 11-ply marine-grade wood. The backboard is half-inch impact-resistant polycarbonate. The playing surface is real hardwood. These materials are the same specification ICE uses across its commercial street-game lineup and are built for the contact and repetition of high-traffic coin-op use.

Custom College Team Marquee Options

The cabinet and marquee are customizable with school logos and graphics, with options spanning 65+ programs. Operators choose the team configuration at the time of order, and the cabinet ships dressed in that school's current color treatment on the marquee, backboard, and cabinet panels.

Removable Top Arch for Low-Ceiling Venues

The top arch is removable, bringing the operational height down to 96 inches — the standard 8-foot ceiling height — from the full assembled height of 108 inches. This clears the machine for installation in basement game rooms, older bar spaces, and route locations with ceiling constraints.

Linked Play — Up to 10 Units

Up to 10 Collegiate Hoops cabinets can be linked together simultaneously, enabling side-by-side competitive configurations in FECs, bowling centers, and larger arcade floors without additional external hardware.

How It Plays

The player shoots at the hoop over a countdown clock — adjusting aim each time the basket shifts position on its lateral track. Slam dunk sound effects fire on each score, and the LED-lit hoop traces its movement continuously during play, both visible and audible from the surrounding floor. Five ICE Official Leather Balls ship with every unit, so the machine is ready to play on the day of delivery.

Specifications

Why Operators Love It

39-Inch Depth Fits Standard Wall Slots

At 39 inches front to back, Collegiate Hoops fits against a wall where full-depth basketball cabinets would block an aisle. That footprint matches standard wall-slot allocations in bowling center and bar game room floor plans without requiring a custom layout adjustment.

Programmable Clock Adjusts to Venue Pacing

Game time is operator-configurable from 30 to 60 seconds via the operator menu. Shorter cycles increase plays per hour in high-traffic periods; longer cycles suit venues where extended play time is the priority. No hardware change is required to switch between settings.

Ball Acceptor and Payment Options Configurable at Order

The machine is available with a bill acceptor, coin mech, ticket dispenser, or play-to-win free game switch — each selected at order time. Operators can configure the payment and payout setup to match their venue format without sourcing aftermarket hardware.

Marine-Grade and Powder-Coated Frame Built for Commercial Wear

The 11-ply marine-grade wood body and epoxy powder-coated steel frame resist the surface wear and impact common in coin-op environments — the same material specification ICE uses across its commercial street-game lineup. The half-inch impact-resistant backboard handles repeated ball contact without replacement intervals typical of thinner materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size ball does the ICE Collegiate Hoops use?

Collegiate Hoops uses an 8.5-inch ball — the same size used on ICE's Hoop Fever and NBA Hoops machines, so existing ball stock transfers between units. Five ICE Official Leather Balls are included with every purchase.

Does the ICE Collegiate Hoops fit under an 8-foot ceiling?

Yes — the top arch is removable, bringing the height from 108 inches down to 96 inches (8 feet). Venues ordering the unit with a ticket dispenser installed should verify ceiling clearance separately, as the dispenser adds height above the base cabinet.

How many ICE Collegiate Hoops units can be linked together?

Up to 10 units can be linked simultaneously. This supports multi-station competitive setups in larger venues without additional external linking hardware.

Can the ICE Collegiate Hoops be ordered with a bill acceptor or ticket dispenser?

Both are available options selected at the time of order. The bill acceptor and ticket dispenser are configured at the factory — operators should specify their preferred payout and payment setup when placing the order rather than retrofitting after delivery.

Ideal Placement

The ICE Collegiate Hoops fits naturally in family entertainment centers, bowling center arcades, sports bars, college campus student unions, and pizzerias. Its 39-inch depth makes it workable in bar game rooms and route locations where full-depth basketball cabinets would not fit against a standard wall. Venues in college markets can match the cabinet graphics to a local or rival team, making the machine visually relevant to the existing customer base.

Shipping & Setup

We offer flexible freight delivery options, including curbside and lift-gate services. Shipping costs and timing are calculated at checkout based on your location and requirements.

Warranty & Support

Your purchase includes a standard manufacturer warranty and access to technical support to ensure long-term performance and uptime.

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