Tecmo Bowl (PlayChoice-10)

Tecmo (Nintendo of America license) • 1989

Tecmo Bowl (PlayChoice-10) — Title screen
Title screen
Tecmo Bowl (PlayChoice-10) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Experience football action in Tecmo Bowl, a two-player sports game released in 1989 as part of Nintendo’s PlayChoice-10 system. This version utilizes unique hardware to deliver a scaled-down presentation of the popular NES title, offering a distinct arcade experience. Players control teams and navigate through offensive plays, attempting to advance down the field and score touchdowns against their opponent. Gameplay involves using an 8-way joystick to direct players and two buttons for actions like passing or running. The game presents a straightforward football simulation where strategic play calling and player positioning are key to success. As a PlayChoice-10 title, Tecmo Bowl is designed for quick, competitive matches between two players. This version showcases the capabilities of the PlayChoice-10 hardware with its Zilog Z80 processor and Zetex N2A03 sound chip. For those familiar with the original NES release, this arcade adaptation provides a different way to enjoy the core football gameplay.

Details

Manufacturer
Tecmo (Nintendo of America license)
Year
1989
Players
2
Genre
Sports / Football
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
pc_tbowl

Machine data derived from the MAME project.