Tennis Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports
10-Yard Fight
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 (originally 1983) |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Irem |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
10-Yard Fight is a sports game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Irem and published by Nintendo. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1983.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
Irem also made Kid Niki: Radical Ninja, Kickle Cubicle and Holy Diver for the NES.
10-Yard Fight supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing 10-Yard Fight is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
10-Yard Fight cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Your Team Runs Faster | ZEEXIPIE |
|---|---|
| High Score P1 | 0025:63 |
| Computer Always Scores 0 | 0027:00 |
| Time Modifier (Minutes) | 0024:00 |
| Time Modifier (Seconds) | 0023:00 |
| Invincibility | 0300:01 |
10-Yard Fight walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for 10-Yard Fight.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
10-Yard Fight FAQ
When did 10-Yard Fight come out on the NES?
10-Yard Fight was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985; the original game dates back to 1983.
Who made 10-Yard Fight?
It was developed by Irem and published by Nintendo.
Is 10-Yard Fight multiplayer?
Yes. 10-Yard Fight supports up to 2 players.
How long does 10-Yard Fight take to play?
As a sports game, 10-Yard Fight typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about 10-Yard Fight on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.