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ErikRuud:
Spin the trackball until your palms bleed!  :D







Right off the top of my head, I cannot remember exactly how to play.  I know you need to to select a play, and then you are in control of the X or O that blinks.

unclet:
I hit some button which indicated a play, but I could not figure out how to hike the ball..... oh well .. I will keep playing around when I find more time.

ErikRuud:
This is from the KLOV site.

--- Quote ---Cabinet Information
Players stand at opposing ends of the cabinet and text messages appear, oriented for each player. Additionally, information is displayed vertically down the side of the monitor.
With regards to the four-player cabinet, the control panel on each side of the machine contains two Trak-balls and a button. The right-hand Trak-ball on each side is the quarterback -- the other is the receiver.

Cheats, Tricks and Bugs
Wear a pair of gloves to minimize blisters. For maximum speed, use two hands to spin the Trak-ball when running.
In some two-player models built in late 1978 and early 1979, there was a bug that would allow the QB to throw a pass after crossing the line of scrimmage, then going back behind it. When the QB crossed scrimmage, all the defending X players would leave their receivers open as they pursued the run, making long completions easy.

Game Introduction
This can be one of the most physically challenging games that was ever manufactured. Since the speed of each player depends on how fast the trac-ball is spun, your shoulders must be strong and your hands must be tough. Painfully sore palms and pinched fingers have rendered the hands of unseasoned players useless for days.
The two-player game requires one person to play offense and one to play defense. The four-player game requires two people on offense -- a Quarterback and wide receiver -- and two on defense as tackles. The four-player game is infinitely more challenging than the two-player.

Plays are chosen by the play select button, and the same button is used by the offense to pass the ball to a receiver. The Quarterback is often heard yelling 'I pushed it' immediately before getting sacked.

Game Play
The offensive characters are the O's and the defensive characters are the X's. Select a play with the trackball and press the button. Roll the trackball in the direction you would like to travel. Rolling the control faster will move your X or O faster. Pass the ball by pressing the button. Tackles are made by simply touching the character with the ball.
The four-player game has an additional offensve play: Punt/Field Goal. Use the button to kick the ball.

Miscellaneous
The "Kick" defense was very effective against the pass, often resulting in Quarterback sacks.

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I don't think you hike the ball at all.  I think it goes into motion once both players have selected a play.  The select button is also used to kick or pass.

SirPoonga:

--- Quote from: ErikRuud on February 08, 2006, 11:46:42 am ---I don't think you hike the ball at all.  I think it goes into motion once both players have selected a play.  The select button is also used to kick or pass.


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Well, goto starroms.com, create an account, with the startup point get atari football and try it out :)

unclet:
I think I just realized that Atari football X's and O's can not be played by a player against the computer ..... correct?

I never used player2's control at all .....

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