A few minutes of APBA Pro League Football: Demo and history of the classic game (Super Bowl 9)

Описание: A demo of APBA Football classic, revision 3, using the original boards for the original 1972 (copyright 1973) to 1981 (copyright 1982) season sets.

2:54 Overview of method, offensive index determination, offensive and defensive plays and decisions, advanced play options

8:37: Setting lineups for each team, including special team: What player point ratings mean and what XFs are

12:55 Determining offensive indexes, double-checking offensive and defensive starting 11 point totals

18:10 Quick-start instructions on vintage 1975 brochure

20:30: Timing the game

22:20 Kickoff and return

27:53 What the linemen do

29:00 Assess offensive strengths: Breakway runners, receiving grades, position codes and usage

31:14 Outside run

34:13 Short pass: Using allocation chart to target receiver for solo play and 16-point secondary grade reduction rule

39:14 Plunge (inside run)

40:08 Long pass and sack

42:50 Third and 17

44:16 Keying

44:49 Field goal (and 1974 goal post adjustment using original results boards for 1972 to 1981 season sets (released in 1973 through 1982)

46:41 Punt

49:06 Penalty resolution

50:26 Punt rekick, return by left cornerback with TC code

52:34 Final thoughts; three revisions of original game/results boards

•• PLEASE NOTE:

• I did not demo interception or fumble recoveries, but in this version of game returns are found on defender’s R column.

• I did not illustrate the J ratings for injuries, which first appeared with the original 1972 season set. When a J (injury) result appears on a play, roll one die to determine if injury is on offense or defense; odd=offense, even-defense. Check the J rating on player card: J-1, J-2, J-3 or J-4 require a second roll and consultation of injury duration chart. However, a J-1 can only be out for remainder of the quarter, so no real need to reroll; a J-2 is out no longer than the rest of a half; a J-3 is out for up to the remainder of the game; and a J-4 is out for up to one or two games if you use the original chart (I and others extend the duration of a J-4 to potentially a full-season loss). A J-0 should sit out one play, but that is at your discretion.

APBA digital archives (old brochures, promotional materials, etc.): http://apbagames.com/archives