Preseason Game
To play a preseason game, choose "Preseason game" from the main menu, then select two teams from the 28 listed NFL teams. Data from preseason games is not saved.
Selecting "Preseason" opens the Team Control Window. Use this window to determine your game mode:
Once the game mode is selected, the Team Select Screen will appear. Choose your team and your opponent's team. The game begins after selecting the teams and the weather conditions.
You can adjust the quarter length for preseason games from 3 to 15 minutes, in 1-minute increments. You can also change a team's starting roster before the game begins.
Regular Season Game
Each team plays one regular season game every week during the season (18 weeks, or 17 weeks for the 91/92 and 90/91 schedules). Teams with the best records compete in the playoffs, leading to the Super Bowl. Records for each team and player are saved in the cartridge's memory.
Choose "Season Game" from the main menu to open the options window. Here, you can confirm game data, change settings, and select "Game Start" to begin.
The Options Window includes:
Pro Bowl Game
The Pro Bowl is an all-star match-up between the best players in the AFC and NFC. Choose "Pro Bowl" from the main menu to open the Team Control Window.
After setting the game mode, choose either the AFC or NFC and the weather condition to begin. The starting line-ups can be changed using the Team Data mode. Even injured players can participate in the Pro Bowl.
You can adjust the quarter length for Pro Bowl games from 3 to 15 minutes, in 1-minute increments.
Team Data Screen
To look up team/player data or change the starting line-up, choose a team from the Team List and press the Ⓐ button. The Team Data Screen displays the team's conference, division, and win/loss/tie record, along with the following options:
Players Data
Select "Players Data" and press the Ⓐ button to display a "▷" mark in the roster column. Use the ✚ Control Pad to navigate the roster (slide left or right) and press the Ⓐ button to review a player's condition, records, and abilities.
Player physical condition is rated in five levels:
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Excellent: top condition.
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Average: average condition.
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Injured: sidelined with an injury.
Player abilities vary by position:
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All Players: Running Speed, Rushing Power, Maximum Speed, Hitting Power.
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Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends: Ball Control (avoid fumbles), Receptions.
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Punters and Kickers: Accuracy, Avoid Block.
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Quarterbacks: Passing Speed, Pass Control, Passing Accuracy, Avoid Rush.
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Defensive Players: Interceptions, Quickness.
Offensive and Defensive Starters
To check or change the offensive starting line-up, select "OF Starters" and press the Ⓐ button. Use the ✚ Control Pad and the Ⓐ button to move players to and from the "Starter" column. Move the "▷" mark to "starter" and press Ⓐ to open the reset window, where you can choose "Yes" to restore the original line-up. Press the Ⓨ button on a player's name to view their data.
To check the defensive starting line-up or change returners, select "DF Starters" and press the Ⓐ button. Note that the defensive starting line-up itself cannot be changed.
Play Book
Select "Play Book" and press the Ⓐ button to check and substitute the eight plays (four running, four passing) your team can use.
To make changes:
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Select the flashing play pattern you want to replace using the ✚ Control Pad and press the Ⓐ button.
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Substitute play patterns will appear (passing plays when switching a run, running plays when switching a pass).
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Move the ✚ Control Pad left or right to bring the desired play pattern to the center of the screen.
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Choose "Data Reset" to return to the original play patterns.
Pro Bowl Substitutions
Select an All-star team from the Team List and press Ⓐ to open the All-star Team Data Screen.
To replace a player:
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Move the "▷" mark to the Pro Bowl Player ("All Stars") column.
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Select the player you want to replace and press the Ⓐ button to display the candidates at the top of the screen.
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Move the ✚ Control Pad up or down to choose a substitute, then press Ⓐ.
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Move the ✚ Control Pad left or right to change the candidate's team display.
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Choose "Reset Players" to return to the original Pro Bowl rosters.
Team Control Modes
You can control your team using one of four modes. In a regular season game, highlight your team's name in Team Control and press Ⓐ repeatedly to cycle through these modes: