Breakaway Football

About this board game

Breakaway Football is a fast-paced American football game for 1–4 players, with play sessions lasting about 90 minutes. Released in 2017, it recreates the excitement of big-league football through strategic offense and defense play-calling.

Each play resolves in seconds, keeping the action moving without dice, spinners, or charts to cross-reference. Instead, the innovative Game Day Deck builds random events directly into the core action, balancing uncertainty with meaningful player decisions.

On offense, call the right play to achieve a breakaway and gain significant yardage. On defense, a successful breakaway guarantees no gain and may even create a turnover, making every call an opportunity to seize control of the game.

• Strategic play-calling: Choose your offensive and defensive moves carefully.
• Counterplay: Thwart your opponent by skillfully answering their strategy.
• Game Day Deck: Experience random events integrated into the action.
• Quick resolution: Resolve each play in seconds without dice, spinners, or charts.

Breakaway Football makes success feel earned: you create your own good fortune by reading the situation, countering your opponent, and choosing the right moment to strike. Whether you are chasing a big offensive gain or hunting for a defensive turnover, every decision can change the drive.

With its blend of tactical choices, controlled randomness, and rapid play resolution, Breakaway Football delivers a focused contest of football strategy where thwarting the opposition and finding the perfect breakaway can lead to victory.