RealTT Story mode guide
RealTT Story mode has 30 rivals in three circuits (Amateur, Pro and Elite), faced one by one. Each match costs 1 energy, and every win gives a drop: one of the rival's own rubbers or blade, at a random tier. Beat the same rival 15 times and you pick one of their items at World Tour tier or better.
In this article
Story mode is RealTT's campaign: a journey against 30 rivals, each with their own style, racket and venue. It starts in Uncle Zé's garage and ends at the Neon Arena final. Along the way, it is where you collect the rubbers and blades that build your racket.
This guide explains how Story mode works and gives tips for getting past the toughest rivals in this table tennis game.
How Story mode works
On the home screen, the PLAY button takes you straight to your next Story rival. The Story screen shows the circuit as a map, rival by rival.
- 30 rivals in 3 circuits: the Amateur Circuit, the Pro Circuit and the Elite Circuit, with 10 rivals each. The tenth rival of each circuit is the BOSS.
- One at a time: to unlock a rival, you have to beat the one before.
- Format: the first four rivals are decided in one game to 11. From the fifth on, it is best of 3 games to 11.
- Energy: each Story match costs 1 energy. Energy goes up to 5 and refills by itself, 1 per hour. Ranked, Training and matches with friends use no energy. More in the energy help page.
- Power: before the match you see YOUR POWER against RIVAL POWER, the combined strength of each player's racket.
The three circuits
| Circuit | Rivals | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Amateur Circuit | Uncle Zé, Lia, Dona Marta, Teo, Chef Bento, Nina, Prof. Arthur, Rafa, Bia, Coach Duda | Garages, gyms and Sunday leagues. The first rivals miss more, so you learn while you play |
| Pro Circuit | Mika, Gui Penhold, Sofi La Muralla, Takumi, Hanna, Marcos Short, Yuri, Carla, Dante, Madame Li | Spin, tactics and tournament nerves. Long pips, short pips and lots of sidespin show up |
| Elite Circuit | Ivan, Nova, Rio, Sven, Aiko, El Matador, Petra, Dmitri, Mei the Dragon, Kenji | The best on the planet. For the last six rivals, the bounce marker goes away |
Difficulty climbs gradually across all 30 rivals. Each one also has their own traits: Dona Marta has a weak backhand, Teo cracks under pressure, Chef Bento stays calm at the end of a game.
Venues change the ball
Some rivals play in venues with different physics, and the game tells you before the match. In Uncle Zé's garage, the old wooden table has a lower bounce. On the beach and the rooftop there is a crosswind. At the mountain lodge the thin air makes the ball faster, and on the orbital station gravity is low and the ball floats. Find out why in RealTT physics.
Drops: what you win
Every rival plays with the rubbers and blade they can drop. Every win gives one drop: one of those items, at a tier rolled on the spot. The tier sets how strong the item is. The further you get in the Story, the better your odds of a high tier:
| Tier | Amateur Circuit | Pro Circuit | Elite Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | 58% | 50% | 42% |
| Regional | 26% | 26% | 24% |
| National | 11% | 14% | 17% |
| Continental | 4% | 7% | 10% |
| World Tour | 1% | 2.5% | 5% |
| Olympic | 0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Grand Smash | 0% | 0% | 0.2% |
Each rival's odds are under Chances on their screen. Besides the drop:
- First win: you get the rival's signature piece, an accessory for your player, like Uncle Zé's garage towel.
- Rival Prize: after 15 wins over the same rival, you pick one of their items at World Tour tier or better.
- Farming: against a rival you have already beaten, games go to 7 points, so collecting drops is quicker.
To make the most of your drops, see how to build your racket in RealTT.
Tips for every rival style
Every rival has a play style, and the game itself gives a tip for each one. To learn how these styles work at a real table, read about table tennis playing styles.
| Style | Some rivals | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Blocker | Uncle Zé, Chef Bento, Takumi, Sven | Vary spin and pace: blocks hate heavy topspin |
| Chopper | Lia, Sofi La Muralla, Petra | Open the bat and brush up through the backspin, then wait for a high ball |
| Looper | Bia, Gui Penhold, Yuri, Ivan, El Matador | Close the bat and block short against the loops |
| Spinner | Mika, Dante, Aiko | Read the color and aim the bat against the curve |
| Tactician | Prof. Arthur, Coach Duda, Marcos Short, Madame Li, Dmitri | Recover to the center after every shot |
| Lobber | Nina, Hanna, Nova | Step back and let the floaty ball drop before you hit |
| All-out attacker | Rio, Mei the Dragon, Kenji | Patience: attack only the high balls |
Stuck on a rival?
Losing is part of it. If you lose to the same rival twice in a row, they start making a few more mistakes, and the game says so on court ("You know their game now"). The help grows up to your fourth loss and resets when you win.
Other ways through:
- Go back to a rival you have beaten and farm drops to improve your racket. Compare your power with theirs.
- Practice the shot you are missing in Rally practice, choosing the spin that rival uses.
- Change your backhand rubber: against a chopper, a smooth (inverted) rubber helps you lift backspin.
Frequently asked questions
How many rivals are in RealTT Story mode?
There are 30 rivals in three circuits: Amateur, Pro and Elite, with 10 rivals each.
Does Story mode use energy?
Yes, each Story match costs 1 energy. Energy goes up to 5 and refills 1 per hour. Ranked, Training and matches with friends do not use it.
How do I get rubbers and blades in RealTT?
By winning Story matches. Every win gives a drop with one of the rival's rubbers or their blade, at a random tier.
What is the Rival Prize?
After 15 wins over the same rival, you pick one of their items at World Tour tier or better.
What if I can't beat a rival?
After two losses in a row, that rival starts making a few more mistakes. Farming drops from rivals you have beaten and practicing in Rally mode also help.