Idle Five is a surprisingly addictive sports management sim that distills the complexities of basketball into a fast-paced idle format. The loop of recruiting players, upgrading their stats, and watching them dominate the court is very satisfying. Unlike some idle games that feel like a chore, the progression here feels steady and meaningful.
The social aspect of joining a 'city' and competing against others adds a layer of depth that keeps you coming back daily. The graphics are vibrant and the player cards are well-designed. While it does have the typical free-to-play monetization, it's generous enough that you can build a championship-winning team with patience and smart management.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.50.2Thu Jan 15 2026
+ Bug fixes & optimizations
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Ready to be a basketball millionaire? Or a billionaire, perhaps? Welcome to Idle Five!
Create your personalized basketball club, recruit the most valuable players, swipe to earn tons of cash, grow and manage your dream team and become the best sport tycoon... EVER!
FEATURES:
▪ CREATE the basketball club of your dream (city, name, jersey, logo)
▪ RECRUIT top players in the transfer market to build your dream team
▪ COLLECT the money generated by these players (casual and easy swipe based gameplay)
▪ RECEIVE idle cash, even when you are offline
▪ TRAIN your players and upgrade their basketball skills (shooting, passing, dribbling, defense…) to multiply their value and the money they generate
▪ PARTICIPATE in business events to earn amazing amounts of cash
▪ TRAVEL through the world and challenge the best basketball teams
▪ PLAY and WIN intense tactical matches in a NBA‘s atmosphere
▪ MANAGE the formation of your dream team
▪ SHARE your unique five with your friends and the world!
▪ PLAY ANYWHERE! - Free to play online or offline, no connection required.
If you like idle games, clicker games, tycoon games, tapping games, basketball games... you will enjoy this casual management clicker!
Idle Five is a unique, free, easy-to-play game different from all the other basketball games, where you can be both a basketball manager and an insanely rich business tycoon. Manage the recruitment and finances of your club (through a super intuitive “swipe and tap” gameplay), deal with your sponsors, find the right business strategy and turn your small team into a giant basketball empire! Time to write your success story!
+++ Become the greatest and richest basketball tycoon of all time! +++
Believe us, you’ll love to create amazing clubs such as New York Kings, Los Angeles Bakers, Miami Pirates, Chicago Galactics, and make them legendary! Available for many smaller countries and cities too!
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Got any problems or suggestions?
Feel free to send a message to support-idle5@gaminho.com
Your Idle Five Team
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Ready to be a basketball millionaire? Or a billionaire, perhaps? Welcome to Idle Five, the #1 idle basketball game in the world!
Ready to be a basketball millionaire? Or a billionaire, perhaps? Welcome to Idle Five!
Create your personalized basketball club, recruit the most valuable players, swipe to earn tons of cash, grow and manage your dream team and become the best sport tycoon... EVER!
FEATURES:
▪ CREATE the basketball club of your dream (city, name, jersey, logo)
▪ RECRUIT top players in the transfer market to build your dream team
▪ COLLECT the money generated by these players (casual and easy swipe based gameplay)
▪ RECEIVE idle cash, even when you are offline
▪ TRAIN your players and upgrade their basketball skills (shooting, passing, dribbling, defense…) to multiply their value and the money they generate
▪ PARTICIPATE in business events to earn amazing amounts of cash
▪ TRAVEL through the world and challenge the best basketball teams
▪ PLAY and WIN intense tactical matches in a NBA‘s atmosphere
▪ MANAGE the formation of your dream team
▪ SHARE your unique five with your friends and the world!
▪ PLAY ANYWHERE! - Free to play online or offline, no connection required.
If you like idle games, clicker games, tycoon games, tapping games, basketball games... you will enjoy this casual management clicker!
Idle Five is a unique, free, easy-to-play game different from all the other basketball games, where you can be both a basketball manager and an insanely rich business tycoon. Manage the recruitment and finances of your club (through a super intuitive “swipe and tap” gameplay), deal with your sponsors, find the right business strategy and turn your small team into a giant basketball empire! Time to write your success story!
+++ Become the greatest and richest basketball tycoon of all time! +++
Believe us, you’ll love to create amazing clubs such as New York Kings, Los Angeles Bakers, Miami Pirates, Chicago Galactics, and make them legendary! Available for many smaller countries and cities too!
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Got any problems or suggestions?
Feel free to send a message to support-idle5@gaminho.com
Your Idle Five Team


















Idle Five Basketball Manager lets you fulfill your dream of owning a basketball team. Start from scratch, recruit top talent, and manage your club's finances and training. As an idle game, your team continues to earn money and experience even when you are away. Compete in matches, unlock new cities, and customize your players to create a legendary starting five that the world will remember.
Casual and strategic idle gameplay
Recruit and upgrade star players
Offline earnings and progression
Global leaderboards and city-based competitions
Focus on upgrading your 'Business' stats early on. This increases the gold you earn per second, allowing you to buy more expensive player upgrades later.
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AppAdvice - Mon Apr 29 2024
Match players with complementary skills. A defensive powerhouse paired with a high-accuracy shooter will win more simulations than a team of unbalanced stars.
Yes, you can join the same city as your friends and compete in the same league rankings.