Touchdown Fever NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Touchdown Fever

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreSports
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Touchdown Fever is a sports game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by SNK.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

SNK also made P.O.W.: Prisoners of War, Alpha Mission and Baseball Stars for the NES.

Touchdown Fever 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 Touchdown Fever 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Touchdown Fever gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Touchdown Fever cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Player 1 Score Modifier0088:00
Opponent/Player 2 Score Modifier0089:00
Minutes Modifier0040:00
Seconds Modifier0041:00
Infinite Time (Minutes)0040:63
Infinite Time (Seconds)0041:31

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Touchdown Fever walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Touchdown Fever FAQ

When did Touchdown Fever come out on the NES?

Touchdown Fever was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Touchdown Fever?

It was developed by SNK.

Is Touchdown Fever multiplayer?

Yes. Touchdown Fever supports up to 2 players.

How long does Touchdown Fever take to play?

As a sports game, Touchdown Fever 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 Touchdown Fever 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.

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