In Professional Basketball, the end of each close game has turned into a chess match.We are continuing to fine-tune each aspect of end-of-game play, including aneven more intelligent AutoCoach and realistic end-of-game strategies.

 Complete new look - every screen has a fresh, even more contemporary look. And, of course, you can still change almost everything in and about the game. And, now you have you choice of two menu systems: CONTEMPORARY (where the menu slides up and disappears at the top of your screen) and CLASSIC where you have access to The Access System menu all the time. Your choice!

We keep finding them - Even More rare plays - many of you have told us that everything that can happen in a real game can happen in a Cactus League game. But, amazingly, we've found and added even more! They don't happen very often, so the more you play the bigger chance you have to experience one.

Any new real-life arenas are added to the game automatically. We have a boatload of new ones in Version 2018, beginning with the 2017-18 season.

Improved Team Chemistry Awareness: This is an area that we introduced last season, but have been continuing to fine-tune. Version 2018 continues and improves upon the results of an extensive research project, analyzing how actual teams substitute and rotate players, as well as how they form "Team Units" to maximize matchups in game situations. Now, in AutoEdit, you can fine-tune each player's position to maximize Team Chemistry. Casual and serious professional basketball fans will be able to "feel" the difference. This makes for an even more challenging & realistic coaching experience when you coach your team against the AutoCoach.

You will always be up-to-the minute on rule changes. For example, did you know that, beginning with the 2013-14 season, the Finals home court format changed to 2-2-1-1-1? Well, you don't have to know because we're on it and AutoPlayoff includes the change (and all others), automatically. Plus, actual instant replay rules are built-in. There are subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) rule changes made each season. We're on top of them and integrate them into the game automatically. By the way, each season's rules default to the actual rules in effect during that season. So, you won't see Instant Replays during the 1969-70 season. But, you can change any rule, so if you WANT Instant Replays then, just change the rule and you'll get them!

More information in play-by-play. Amazing how past game performances are woven into the game action.

M ore built-in "Styles," giving you even more options to configure the look and feel of the game exactly the way you want. These new ones add even more to your game.

Trade Evaluator IMPROVED Even more to consider Team Chemistry. This is another area in which we constantly research.

More in-game information: Out of Town Scoreboard so you can keep one eye on your competitors as you coach your game. Take a look:

Installing Version 2018 will not have any effect on the games you've already played and the statistics you've already saved. Version 2018 installs right over your existing version and you keep on going!

Free game updates throughout the life of the version. You don't have to think about or worry about what needs to be updated. We'll blast an e-mail to you and you can get your upgrade from Your Personal Downlaod Area at https://CactusLeagueGames.com/Downloads any time you want. We do the work. You have the fun.

 More players' pictures - plus, you can add your own. Pictures are constantly updated as new players enter the league. You will see this when you play Cactus League Professional Basketball Real-Time.

IMPROVED Personalized Moves & Play-By-Play Enhancement MORE MOVES BUILT INTO THE GAME - Now, your favorite players do their favorite moves! No-look passes, behind-the-back dribbles, step-back jumpers, etc. etc. etc. You might even see a tongue wag! Plus, you can add game or season context-specific statistics into the Play-By-Play. Hundreds of stats available to include! ADDING PLAY-BY-PLAY IS INCREDIBLY EASY! Many of these moves are built-into the game, but for those of you who want more, we introduce The Cactus League Professional Basketball Play-By-Play Editor , where you can add any play-by-play for nearly any situation!

 Quicker, Instant Game Activation - Now you get your Activation Key immediately when you order. You get 3 per product so you can play on up to three of your own computers. The Activation Keys are included at thge bottom of your order invoice. But, don't worry, just follow the instructions when you install & it'll be a piece of cake.

Graphical Shot Charts - Now, at any point during the game (or after the game in the Statistics Module) you can display a color-coded analysis of where on the court each team is taking and making shots. And, you can see charts for every player so you can fine-tune your game strategy. These aren't just your typical Shot Charts. As usual, Cactus League goes the extra mile. You will have to see it for yourself!

MAN DOES NOT LIVE BY BASKETBALL ALONE - Of course, we've added more cheerleaders. And, now they can perform automatically during timeouts. Believe us, gentlemen, they will improve your game strategy.

A continuation of the biggest reworking & updating of the already incredibly accurate, fun Cactus League Professional Basketball "Game Engine" in its over 20 year history. Cactus League Professional Basketball has always been recognized as the most accurate, down to the smallest detail. Now, it is even more so!

You can have different Game Speeds and Play-By-Play speeds at the end of close games.

Trivia Game. Of course, you can still play trivia at half-time but now you can play anytime you want! MORE TRIVIA QUESTIONS INCLUDED THIS VERSON!

Fully supports Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit & Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit.

Automatically create All-Star Teams!  

Freshened in-game play-by-play with EVEN MORE rare plays. You've told us that you can't imagine any play that isn't included in the game, but we found some more for this version!

You can create and submit your own TRIVIA questions!

Even with all of these improvements, the game shortcuts and commands are unchanged, so there is no learning curve.

More "stock" box scores - of course, you can still design your own to include anything you want and look any way you want. Plus, now the default Box Score format for each season is what box scores looked like in real-life that season. Don't worry - you can make any changes you want to make your box score for any seaon look exactly the way you want.

More coaching decisions. For example, you can now "Hack-A-Shaq." "Away from the play" intentional fouling is supported and improved. But, be careful. Do that in the last 2 minutes and your opponent will shoot free throws AND keep the ball.

We never tell you EVERYTHING that is included in our world-famous Game Upgrades. That would be like your knowing exactly what presents you are getting on Christmas morning!

  Every Official Cactus League Season works with Version 2018.

 More built-in queries  for easy event searches.

 Been with us for a while? Then, you know we never tell you everything new in our upgrades. That would ruin the fun!