Field Goal

Released
1979
Platform
Arcade
Developed by
Taito Corporation
Published by
Taito Corporation

Interface
Direct control
Visual
Fixed / flip-screen
Gameplay
Arcade, Paddle / Pong
Sport
Football (American)
Perspective
Side view
Genre
Action, Sports

Description

Field Goal is a Breakout variant with an American Football theme. The player controls a paddle at the bottom of the screen and bounces an American football around. The angle and speed with which the ball is deflected depends on where it hits the paddle. At the top of the screen is a goal which scores bonus points when hit. Futher there are three semi-circles of defenders, represented by a chain of helmets. Helmets are removed when hit by the ball. When an entire ring is removed bonus points are scored and a new ring is added. Sometimes a player will run towards the player adding an additional obstacle on the field. A ball is lost when the player fails to return it and when the player runs out of balls the game is over.

From Mobygames.com. Original Entry