
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,224
- BGG rating
- 6.0
ABC Monday Night Football
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1972

1986
Rules assistance for The VCR Quarterback Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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The VCR Quarterback Game is a board game released in 1986 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation.
Included in your new VCR Quarterback Game is a VCR tape (choose between VHS or Beta) filled with incredible live-action NFL footage that can be used again and again. You shuffle the cards, roll the dice, call the plays and your favorite NFL teams run them for you. No two games are EVER the same, so you get hundreds of hours of fast-paced game playing. All this combines to make The VCR Quarterback Game the only NFL interactive VCR football boardgame available. It's perfect for football fans, novices or anyone who likes fast action and fun.
The VCR Quarterback Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The VCR Quarterback Game is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The VCR Quarterback Game for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The VCR Quarterback Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The VCR Quarterback Game belongs to these categories: Electronic and Sports. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists The VCR Quarterback Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.