Replay Publishing

Overview

Second Season Pro Football Game (published by Replay Publishing) is a statistical sports simulation board game that recreates professional football. The game uses dice rolls and a meticulously designed game book of charts to produce results that closely mirror real professional football. Every player from All-Pros to third-string rookies is individually rated. The game was designed primarily for solitaire play (one person handling both teams) but also supports head-to-head play between two coaches.

Components

• 1 Spiral-bound game book (charts and tables)
• 2 Six-sided dice (one black for tens, one white for units)
• Team rosters with individual player ratings
• Score sheets
• Game record sheets

Setup

1. Select two teams to compete.
2. Open the game book to the appropriate charts for the selected teams.
3. Set up score sheets for tracking the game progress.
4. Determine which player (if head-to-head) coaches which team.
5. Roll for kickoff to begin the game.

Turn Structure

Each play follows this sequence:

1. Offensive Play Selection: The offensive player (or solo player) selects a play type and designates a target player/receiver.
2. Defensive Selection: The defensive alignment is determined by a die roll (solitaire) or chosen by the opposing player (head-to-head).
3. Play Resolution: Roll both dice and consult the game book charts. Cross-reference the play type, target player’s rating, and die result to determine the outcome.
4. Apply Results: Record the play result (gain, loss, completion, incompletion, fumble, interception, penalty, etc.).
5. Continue Drive: Repeat until the drive ends (score, punt, turnover, end of half).

Actions

• Run Play: Call a rushing play targeting a specific running back. Results vary based on the runner’s rating and blocking.
• Pass Play: Call a passing play to a designated receiver. Consult passing charts for completion, interception, or incompletion.
• Kick (Punt/Field Goal): Attempt a punt or field goal using the kicker’s rating.
• Kickoff: Start or restart play with a kickoff.
• Special Teams: Returns, onside kicks, and other special teams plays have their own charts.
• Penalties: Random penalty results are integrated into the chart outcomes.
• Time Management: Clock management decisions (timeouts, hurry-up, clock-killing) affect play selection.

Scoring / Victory Conditions

• Standard football scoring: Touchdown (6 points + extra point/2-point conversion), Field Goal (3 points), Safety (2 points).
• The team with the most points at the end of four quarters wins.
• Overtime rules apply if the game is tied at the end of regulation.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• Individual Ratings: Every player on the roster is individually rated for their ability to contribute, making team composition critical.
• Injuries: The game includes an injury system; players can be injured during plays and miss subsequent action.
• Fumbles and Interceptions: Turnovers are determined by chart results and can dramatically shift momentum.
• Penalties: Integrated into play results; include holding, offsides, pass interference, etc.
• Weather Effects: Optional rules for weather conditions that affect passing, kicking, and fumble frequency.
• Solitaire Design: The defensive selection by die roll creates a realistic opponent in solitaire mode.
• Realistic Events: Charts include rare events like unruly fan removals, forgotten plays requiring timeouts, and other football occurrences.

Player Reference

Dice: Black die = tens digit, White die = units digit (results 11-66)

Play Flow: Select play -> Roll dice -> Consult chart -> Apply result -> Next play

Scoring: TD=6, PAT=1, 2PT=2, FG=3, Safety=2

Mode: Solitaire (1 player) or Head-to-Head (2 players)