If you asked most NBA 2K fans what they were most excited about this year, many of them would say the return of the Jordan challenge. While it shares the same name and even some of the same tasks as the mode in NBA 2K11, it is an entirely new experience that is one of the most ambitious things done in sports gaming in quite a few years. We are here to break down everything in the Jordan Challenge and help you get the rewards worthy of a six-time champion.

Rules of the Jordan Challenge

In order to get all the rewards shown above, you need to complete 15 moments from Michael Jordan’s career and get 40 out of 45 possible stars. This does give you some leeway, but there is an Achievement or Trophy tied to getting all 45 stars. Thankfully, the challenges can be finished on any difficulty. While it’s easy to just recommend that you finish everything on Rookie, it’s important to play whatever feels most comfortable to you and adjust accordingly. Let’s get into the specific challenges.

How to acquire 40 stars in the Jordan Challenge

Game 1: A star is born

  • Win the gameScore 16 pointsGet nine rebounds

Game 2: Got next

  • Win the gameScore 12 pointsWin by 15 or more points

Game 3: The Arrival

  • Win the gameScore 63 pointsGet 6 assists

Game 4: Star of Stars

  • Win the gameScore 40 pointsGet eight rebounds and three assists

Game 5: The Shot

  • Juke Larry NanceCorrectly aim “The Shot”Win the Game

Game 5 is an oddity in this game mode because it is simply a series of Quick Time Events where you mash the A button on Xbox or the Cross button on PlayStation to receive the inbound, then aim the left stick toward the basket as Jordan is in mid-air. This moment is entirely all or nothing and you can not receive less than three stars.

Game 6:Shootout

  • Win the gameOutscore Dominique WilkinsScore 40 points and hold Dominique Wilkins to under 20 points

Game 7: 69 points

  • Win the gameScore 69 pointsShoot 50% or better from the field

Game 8: Bad Boys

  • Win the gameScore 47 pointsGet 10 rebounds & four assists

Game 9: Start of a Dynasty

  • Win the gameScore 30 points and get 10 assistsShoot 50% or better from the field and grab four rebounds

Game 10: The Shrug

  • Win the gameHit six 3 point shots in the first halfScore 39 points and keep Clyde Drexler under 17 points

Game 11: Double Nickel

  • Win the gameScore 55 pointsHold John Starks to less than two 3 pointers

Game 12: Fathers Day Victory

  • Win the gameScore 22 points and get nine reboundsGet seven assists and win by 12 or more

Game 13: The Flu Game

  • Win the gameScore 38 pointsGet seven rebounds and five assists

Game 14: Pass the Torch

  • Win the gameScore 36 points and hold Kobe Bryant under 20 pointsWin by 10 or more points

Game 15: The Last Dance

  • Win the gameScore 45 pointsHold Jeff Hornacek to under 15 points

As you can see, these challenges range from perfectly reasonable to absolutely infuriatingly difficult. Remember to take your time and be patient. There’s also no shame in playing these games on the easiest difficulty if you’re having trouble.