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NFL Quarterback Club for the original Game Boy was published by LJN in 1994, a time when handheld football games were still figuring out how to translate the sport's complexity onto a small monochrome screen. It was one of the few attempts to bring a simulation-style NFL experience to the platform, competing with simpler, more arcade-oriented titles.

You control the quarterback before the snap, selecting plays from a menu, then dropping back to pass while reading the defense. The main objective is to complete passes and score touchdowns against the opposing team. Signature mechanics include a passing cursor you must position over your intended receiver and a timing-based meter that determines throw accuracy. The pacing is deliberate, with an emphasis on strategy over speed, and the difficulty comes from the limited field vision and quick defensive reactions. It feels like a thoughtful, sometimes frustrating puzzle where a well-executed play brings genuine satisfaction.