Super Play Action Football SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

Super Play Action Football

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Super Play Action Football is a sports game developed by Nintendo.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Nintendo also made Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario Kart for the SNES.

Super Play Action Football 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
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Super Play Action Football 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Super Play Action Football gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Super Play Action Football cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

1 Timeout Each TeamDFB7-D4D7
Player 1 Has No Timeouts10B7-D407
Player 2 Has No Timeouts10B7-D4A7
Infinite Time To Select Play4067-6FDD
Less Time To Select PlayF367-6D0D
More Time To Select Play5D67-6D0D

See all Super Play Action Football cheats

Super Play Action Football walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Play Action Football.

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Super Play Action Football FAQ

When did Super Play Action Football come out on the SNES?

Super Play Action Football was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Super Play Action Football?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Super Play Action Football multiplayer?

Yes. Super Play Action Football supports up to 2 players.

How long does Super Play Action Football take to play?

As a sports game, Super Play Action Football 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 Super Play Action Football 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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