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Play Play Action Football Online

Control the quarterback, choose plays, pass or run the ball, and score touchdowns against the computer in this handheld football game from 1990.

Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Sports
Released: 1990
File size: 44.71 KB
Game Overview

Play Action Football came out for the Game Boy in 1990, developed by Tose and published by Nintendo. It was one of the few football games on the handheld at the time, offering a simplified take on the sport in an era where portable gaming was still defined by small screens and limited hardware.

You control the quarterback on offense, picking a play from a short list before the snap. The main objective is to move the ball downfield by either passing or running, trying to score touchdowns against a computer opponent. Signature mechanics include a passing cursor you must position over a receiver before throwing, and a juke move to evade tacklers when running. The game moves quickly, with short quarters and a difficulty that spikes noticeably on defense. It feels scrappy and immediate, like a condensed version of a full game played on a concrete lot.

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