What is 82-0?
This 82-0 is a fast, free basketball roster-building game: spin for an era, draft one player per position across five rounds, and simulate a full season to see how close you get to a perfect record. It's built in the same spirit as the small genre of viral "draft an all-time roster and chase an undefeated season" browser games — several of which also use the "82-0" name — but it's an original, independently built game, not a clone of any of them, and not affiliated with any of them.
How to play
Each of the five rounds targets a specific position — point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, then center, in that order. Spin to reveal an era and a candidate pool, pick your player, and move to the next round. You get a limited number of rerolls if a spin leaves you with nothing that fits. Once all five positions are filled, the season simulates automatically.
Why every pick has to fill a real position
Most games in this genre score a roster by simply totaling raw stats across five picks, with no penalty for redundancy — nothing stops you from drafting five high-scoring guards and calling it a lineup. This build locks each round to a specific position on purpose. A lineup with no rim protection or no secondary playmaker gets caught by the chemistry system, not just discovered the hard way in the final score.
Classic vs. Blind Draft
Classic mode shows full ratings while you draft, so you can make informed, strategic picks. Blind Draft hides every number — you're drafting on position, archetype, and what you actually remember, then finding out how good your instincts were when the season simulates.
What the chemistry breakdown actually shows
Every completed lineup gets a named list of what's working and what isn't — bonuses like Elite Spacing, Twin Playmakers, or Dominant Frontcourt, and penalties like Usage Conflict, Undersized Frontcourt, or Poor Era Fit — each with the specific reason it triggered. If your run falls short of flawless, you can see exactly why, not just that it happened.
Frequently asked questions
Is this 82-0 affiliated with any other roster-building game?
No. This is an independent, original game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a clone of any other basketball roster-building or "perfect season" game — including any other product that shares the "82-0" name — and it is not affiliated with the NBA.
Is 82-0 free to play?
Yes, entirely free, with no account required. Progress and personal bests are saved to your browser only.
How is the draft different from other games like this?
Every pick has to fill a real position — point guard through center. There is no stacking five high-scoring picks at the same role and hoping for the best; a lopsided lineup gets caught by the chemistry system, not just by the final score.
What is the difference between Classic and Blind Draft mode?
Classic shows full player ratings while you draft, so you can make informed picks. Blind Draft hides the numbers entirely — you draft on position, archetype, and what you actually remember about the player, then find out how you did at the end.
How many games do I need to win for a flawless season?
However many games your era plays — schedule length is era-accurate rather than a fixed number, so a flawless 1950s season and a flawless 2020s season represent different amounts of work.
Why does my lineup show bonuses and penalties?
Every roster gets a named, specific breakdown of what is and is not working — Elite Spacing, Usage Conflict, Undersized Frontcourt, and more — each with the exact reason it triggered, not just a single vague "weakness" line.
Unofficial-project disclaimer
82-0 is an independent, unofficial basketball simulation game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by the National Basketball Association or any professional basketball team, and it is not affiliated with any other roster-building game. Historical names and statistics, where used, are presented for informational and entertainment purposes.