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Tecmo Bowl

NES port of Tecmo Bowl which was also released in Arcades as part of the Nintendo PlayChoice-10 machine. Through the NFLPA license, each roster mimics that of the NFL team based out of the same city or state…

1 February 1989

Tecmo Bowl is a sport developed by Tecmo, released 1 February 1989 on Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.

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What Tecmo Bowl is

Tecmo Bowl is a sport game developed by Tecmo and released in 1989. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.

The premise, in the publisher's words

NES port of Tecmo Bowl which was also released in Arcades as part of the Nintendo PlayChoice-10 machine. Through the NFLPA license, each roster mimics that of the NFL team based out of the same city or state. Tecmo Bowl only uses players from twelve of the best and most popular teams of the time. Two NES versions were released in the U.S. The first is identified by its black and gold seal of quality, Eric Dickerson as running back, and Albert Bentley as a kick returner for Indianapolis. The second is identified by its white and gold seal, Albert Bentley as running back, and Clarence Verdin as a kick returner.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are non-fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the NFL Players Association series

Tecmo Bowl is the first of 33 entries we hold in the NFL Players Association series. The next entry was Tecmo Bowl in 1990.

See all 33 NFL Players Association games in release order →

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Tecmo Bowl — frequently asked questions

When did Tecmo Bowl come out?
Tecmo Bowl was released on 1 February 1989 for Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.
Does Tecmo Bowl have multiplayer?
Yes. Tecmo Bowl supports multiplayer.

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