The game has two modes
Career mode, where you have to play with opponents and win a certain number of times for each new world to unlock it
Tournament mode, where you will play and shoot ball with opponents and if you reach and win in the finals you will receive the according basketball award.
When the score multiplier activates on the backboard your ball will become wrapped with flames and if you hit the backboard prior to getting the ball into the basketball net, you will multiply your score accordingly.