An American football strategy game decided by dice

🧠 The strategy layer

• Play call vs coverage call. Each snap is a hidden matchup. A deep shot into the right coverage breaks a game open; into the wrong one it stalls a drive or gets picked.
• Down, distance and field position. Fourth down gives you a real choice — go for it, punt, or kick the field goal — and the engine holds you to it.
• Clock and tempo. Four compressed quarters with a running clock, so trailing late forces you to change how you call plays.
• Team archetypes. Air Raid, Ground-and-Pound and Chaos Defense franchises weight the dice differently, so a gameplan that beat one opponent will not beat the next.

🎲 How the football dice game resolves a snap

1. 1. Call the play. Pick a run, short pass, deep shot or play-action from the Offense Play Deck.
2. 2. The defense answers. The AI coach — or your opponent — locks in a cover card you cannot see yet.
3. 3. Roll five dice. QB, RB, WR, TE and Cover. Every face is listed in the rulebook, so results are readable, not random magic.
4. 4. Move the chains. Yards, first downs, sacks, turnovers and event cards apply automatically. Then call the next one.

🏈 Part football simulator, part tabletop game

If you have been hunting for a turn-based gridiron game — something between a football simulator and a boxed tabletop game — this sits right in the middle. One match takes 15–25 minutes. A full season simulates in minutes, with standings, yardage and a 14-team playoff bracket across 32 world-city franchises.

Prefer the tabletop angle? Read how it compares to football board games →

❓ Frequently asked questions

What makes this a strategy game rather than an arcade football game?

There is no stick skill or reaction timing. Every snap is a decision: pick a play concept against a hidden coverage call. The dice then resolve the matchup, so your edge comes from play-calling, down-and-distance judgement and clock management.

How does the football dice game work?

Five dice — QB, RB, WR, TE and Cover — are rolled each snap. The offensive dice push the ball forward, the cover die pushes back, and the play card you chose decides how those faces are weighted. Four downs to make ten yards, exactly like real football.

Is it free and does it need a download?

It is free and runs in any browser on phone, tablet or desktop. No app store, no install, and no account needed for solo or hot-seat matches.

Can I coach a whole season?

Yes. Season Mode runs a realistic 17-game, 18-week schedule across 32 franchises with standings and stats, then a 14-team playoff bracket ending at the Footee Bowl. Wildcard Mode drops you straight into the bracket.

Do I need to know American football to play?

Only four downs to gain ten yards. The game enforces punts, field goals, safeties and overtime for you, and the rulebook lists what every dice face means.