Retro Bowl - Play Online

Instructions

When you start Retro Bowl for the first time, you are given control of a low-ranked football team. Your goal is to build the team into a championship-winning franchise.
You’ll begin by naming your team and getting introduced to the basics of team management, including signing players and managing staff.

Roster: You can view and manage your team roster from the main menu. Players have different ratings based on their performance in areas like speed, strength, and stamina.
Signing Players: To improve your team, sign free agents or draft new players. Keep an eye on your salary cap, as you can only afford a certain number of top-tier players.
Upgrading Facilities: Improve facilities like your stadium, training, and rehab centers to keep your team in top shape. This helps boost player morale and recovery times.
Player Morale: Players have morale levels, which impact their performance. Keep your team happy by winning games and managing them well off the field (responding to press questions, handling issues with individual players, etc.).

Offense Control: You are responsible for controlling your team's offensive plays. During each game, you will run a series of downs to try and score touchdowns.

Passing: When selecting a passing play, you control the quarterback. Tap and hold on the screen to aim your throw, and release to pass the ball. You’ll want to time your pass carefully to avoid interceptions or incomplete throws.
Running: In a running play, swipe to direct the runner's movement and dodge opposing defenders. Running plays are great for gaining shorter yardage.

When your team is in field goal range, you can choose to kick a field goal for 3 points. This is done by aiming and timing the kick, similar to passing mechanics.
Defense Simulation: Retro Bowl automates the defensive part of the game, meaning you don’t directly control defensive plays. However, the success of your defense depends on the quality and strength of the defensive players on your team.
Downs System: Like traditional American football, you have four downs to advance 10 yards and continue your drive. Failing to do so gives possession to the opposing team.

Timeouts: Use timeouts strategically to stop the clock and save time during critical moments.
Play Selection: Choose between passing and running plays depending on the situation. Passing is more risky but can result in larger yardage gains, while running is more conservative.

Scoring: Your goal is to score as many touchdowns (6 points) and field goals (3 points) as possible. A successful touchdown is followed by a conversion attempt, where you can kick an extra point (1 point) or go for a 2-point conversion.
Clock Management: Time is limited in each game, so managing the game clock effectively is crucial. Use timeouts wisely, and control the pace of the game to either conserve time or run down the clock depending on the score.

After each game, you’ll see a summary of your performance and receive fan approval or disapproval based on your success. Winning games boosts your team's morale and fan base, while losing can hurt your reputation.

Each season consists of multiple games, and the objective is to make it to the playoffs and eventually win the Retro Bowl championship.
Team Progression: As you progress through the season, your players will gain experience points (XP) and improve their skills. Use these points to develop their attributes and keep your team competitive.
Staff Management: You also need to manage your coaching and training staff. Upgrading your staff improves your players' development and recovery times.

Balance Your Roster: While star players are important, be mindful of the salary cap. A well-rounded team with good players at every position often performs better than a team with just a few superstars.
Watch the Clock: Learn to manage the clock effectively, especially in close games. Use timeouts and control the tempo to outsmart your opponents.
Upgrade Regularly: Continuously upgrade your team's facilities and draft new players to improve your chances of winning in the long run.

By mastering both the on-field gameplay and off-field management, you can lead your team to victory in Retro Bowl!