Tecmo Bowl
NES-TW-USATecmo Bowl(r)Instructions(c)1988 NFLPA(c)MSA---1. Controller parts and operating instructions* This game can be played by one or two players.In Tecmo Bowl, you have total control of the player. Use the controller topass, run, and kick. The following pages will list easy-to-follow instructions.Control Cross -used for maneuvering the players, selecting play formations, and otheroperationsSelect Button -used for selecting play mode (one player, two players, coach mode)Start Button - used for starting playButton A - used for hiking the (the snap), choosing the receiver, kicking and otheroperationsButton B -used for pass plays, diving tackles and other operations---2. Starting the game- Selecting the mode     Select Button -) Start ButtonSelect "ONE PLAYER" (you VS the computer), "TWO PLAYERS", or "COACH" mode.Then press the start button.- Selecting the team     Control Pad -) Button AOne player - Choose your team by using the control cross and Button A. In orderto continue play of a saved game, input the whole password using the controlcross and then press Button A. (Passwords will appear on the screen after agame is won.)Two playerCoach      - Controller 1 is for the kick-off team, and Controller 2 is forthe receiving team. Select your teams the same way you would if you wereplaying as ONE PLAYER against the computer.NoteCertain "TECMO BOWL" playing rules may differ slightly from professionalfootball rules.---3. Explanations of the screens- The game takes place on this screen.[the scoreboard, from left to right... -tsr]Scoreboard display for PLAYER ONE with player's name and statistics.TimeScoreScoreboard display for PLAYER TWO with player's name and statistics.First down yard-line.---4. How to play offense- Hike (snap)            Button AWhen on offense, begin play by pressing Button A to snap the ball from thecenter to the quarterback.- Kick                   Button A or Button BThe kick meter at the top of the screen indicates your kicking strength. Thehigher your strength, the farther the ball will fly.- Dodging a tackle       Oponent contact -> Button A (repeatedly)You can avoid being tackled by the defense by repeatedly pressing Button A andstraight-arming your opponent!* PassingChoose "pass" on the formation select screen. Remember, you can only pass whenusing a pass formation.- Choosing a receiver    Move cursor with Button ABy moving the cursor with Button A, you can select your eligible receiver.- Throwing the pass      Button BThe receiver with the cursor will be the eligible receiver.---5. How to play defense- Selecting player       Ready to play -) Button AUse Button A to select the player you want to control.- Diving tackly          Close on runner -) Button BUse the control cross to make your "control" player close in on the runner.Make a diving tackle by pressing Button B. A diving tackle will stop anyplayer, no matter how big he is!- Dodging a block        Opponent contact -) Button A (repeatedly)As you close in on the runner to make the tackle, there may be an opposingplayer there to block you. Press Button A repeatedly to avoid being blocked.(This method is the same as in the section HOW TO PLAY OFFENSE.)---6. Selecting the formation* The screen for selecting the formation will appear after the ball is dead.There are four formations to choose from.- Selecting formation    Control pad -) Button AUse Button A with the control cross to select your formation. After you havechosen the formation, the indicator under your team name, at the top of thescreen, will change from "SELECT" to "READY"."RUN" indicates "running" play and "PASS" indicates "passing" play formations.If you are OFFENSE, select the play you would like to use.If you are DEFENSE, try to select the right defending formation to crush youropponent.- Field goals and punts  Control pad -) Button AAn indicator such as the one on the left will appear with Button B. But, on"fourth down", this indicator will appear without pressing Button B.Only the team on OFFENSE can make this selection. Use the control cross withButton A.If you choose "CANCEL", the screen with the RUN/PASS formations will reappear.---7. Coach modeIf you choose the COACH MODE, you can enjoy running the team as Head Coach.You become PLAYER TWO. You call the plays from the sidelines by selecting theformation. The computer does the rest.As Head Coach, you want to outwit your opponents with an unbeatable strategyand command your team to victory!---8. Team introductionsYou can check the roster in the opening screen with Button A.IND. - IndianapolisThis team has great defensive power. Their weak passing attack is made up forby their running ability.MIA. - MiamiWith "MARINO" as your Quarterback, his incredible passing ability will be thecenter of your offense, this offense tops the league in scoring, but theirdefense is weak.CLE. - ClevelandThe powerful Running Back "MACK" and Quarterback "KOSAR" are the center of theoffense. The team has real offensive power.DEN. - Denver"ELWAY" is a popular Quarterback and is almost a one-man offense. But the defense has its ups and downs.SEA. - SeattleSeattle is a team with a lot of talent. They're coming off a strong season,but can they win the championship?LA   - Los AngelesThe two Running Backs, "ALLEN" and "JACKSON", are the core of the team andthen display incredible strength as their running plays unfold. Their defenseis tough.WASH.- WashingtonThis is an extremely well balanced and powerful team. They are aiming for thechampionship with a consistent game.SF   - San FranciscoThere are several stars on this team, including Quarterback "MONTANA", WideReceiver "RICE", and Free Safety "LOTT". They were said to be the most powerful team last season.DAL. - DallasAlthough a traditionally strong team, last season they seemed to weaken. Butnever count them out. This year with Running Back "WALKER", they aim to make acomeback.NY   - New YorkSuperstar team leader "TAYLOR" holds the defense together which is out todestroy any offense. Quarterback "SIMMS" is the key to their offense and iscounted on heavily.CHI. - ChicagoChicago was the top in defense last year. On offense, Chicago's Rusher,"PAYTON", has been running circles around the defenses.MINN.- MinnesotaQuarterback "KRAMER", Wide Receiver "CARTER" and Running Back "NELSON" are theheart of the team, performing well-executed plays.---9. Quick reference for using the controllerOffenseHike (snap) - Button AKick - Button A or BDodging a tackle - Button A repeatedlyChoosing receiver - Button AThrowing the pass - Button BDefenseSelecting player - Ready to play Button ADiving tackle - Close on runner Button BDodging a block - Button A repeatedlyFormationSelecting formation - Pad (choose the formation) + Button ASelecting to punt on kick a field goal - fourth down Pad + Button A---10. How to win* Pass - Complete your pass and go for the touchdown! Don't throw a pass when  the receiver is covered by a defending player. The ball will be intercepted.  Look for the open receiver and throw the pass. Go for the touchdown!* Interception - Control the player with the control cross and if you stay  with your opponent like a good defender, you'll have a chance for an  interception!