4th & Inches , a football game for the Commodore 64, challenges players to control their team during various plays, take strategic timeouts, and pick the right players to be on the field. The two teams, All-Pros and Champs, offer different player statistics, helping determine how fast or strong each will be.
Gameplay involves making tactical decisions during the game, such as when to call timeouts or which players to put on the field. Players must balance their team's strengths and weaknesses to achieve victory. The goal is to score more points than the opponent by executing successful plays and minimizing errors.