Backyard Football
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The following cheat codes are for Backyard Football on GameCube.
| CHEAT CODES | |
|---|---|
| Press bttnZ at the main menu to bring up the cheats screen. Then enter the following code. | |
| Invisible Players | GHOST |
The following cheat codes are for Backyard Football on Mac and PC.
| CHEAT CODES | |
|---|---|
| Enter the following codes during gameplay. | |
| Better Passing | sharpeye |
| Better Tackling | whatatackle |
| Play as Dummies | MRCLANKY |
| Secret Plays | moreplays |
| Turbo Mode | superspeed |
| NO KNOWN CODES | |
|---|---|
| There are no known cheat codes for Backyard Football on Game Boy Advance and PlayStation. |
About Backyard Football
Backyard Football is the groundbreaking entry that brought the gridiron to the neighborhood, marking the first time the franchise incorporated professional licensing. Developed by Humongous Entertainment and originally released for Windows PC and Mac in 1999, the game later expanded to the Nintendo GameCube (NGC) and Game Boy Advance (GBA) in 2002. While often grouped with its successors, the original 1999/2002 version is legendary for introducing "kid" versions of NFL superstars like Steve Young, Barry Sanders, and John Elway. A PlayStation (PSX) version was widely planned and discussed in gaming media of the era, but it ultimately remained unreleased, leaving the PS2 and later consoles to carry the series' torch on Sony hardware.
Across all available platforms, the gameplay features a simplified 5-on-5 (GBA/NGC) or 7-on-7 (PC/Mac) format where players draft a roster of Backyard Kids and NFL pros. The PC and Mac versions are frequently noted for their point-and-click interface and the classic SCUMM engine charm, while the GameCube version is celebrated for its transition to full 3D graphics and fluid controller-based movement. The GBA version, developed separately to fit the handheld's constraints, is often compared to a "silly Tecmo Bowl," utilizing a side-scrolling perspective and sprite-based visuals that retain the series' personality. The game is famous for its "Super Power" plays—such as the "Sonic Boom" or the "Teleport"—which add a whimsical, arcade layer to the strategy. Whether you are aiming for the "Super Colossal Cereal Bowl" on your desktop or punting on the go with your GBA, Backyard Football remains a definitive and nostalgic touchdown in sports gaming history.