Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports
Tecmo Super Bowl
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tecmo Bowl |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Tecmo, Tecmo Super Bowl arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as a sports game.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
It is part of the Tecmo Bowl series. The series also appears on other systems with Tecmo Super Bowl (SNES) and Tecmo Super Bowl (Genesis). Tecmo also made Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom for the NES.
Tecmo Super Bowl 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 Tecmo Super Bowl 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Tecmo Super Bowl cheats & codes
92 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 10 Minutes Per Quarter Instead Of 5 | APUXLZIA |
|---|---|
| 20 Minutes Per Quarter | AZUXLZIA |
| 2 Minutes Per Quarter | ZAUXLZIA |
| Freeze Timer For Continuous Play (Press Reset To Stop) | SXNXPZVG |
| Touchdown Scores 0 Instead Of 6 (Player 1) | AAOATTTA |
| Touchdown Scores 0 (Player 2 Or Computer) | AEOEVITA |
Tecmo Super Bowl walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tecmo Super Bowl.
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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.
Tecmo Super Bowl FAQ
When did Tecmo Super Bowl come out on the NES?
Tecmo Super Bowl was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Tecmo Super Bowl?
It was developed by Tecmo.
Is Tecmo Super Bowl multiplayer?
Yes. Tecmo Super Bowl supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tecmo Super Bowl take to play?
As a sports game, Tecmo Super Bowl 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 Tecmo Super Bowl 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.