Play Sports Illustrated For Kids : Football Online

Sports Illustrated For Kids: Football was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2000, published by BAM! Entertainment. It arrived during a period when the handheld was becoming a home for many sports titles aimed at younger players, offering a simplified take on football that fit in your pocket.

You control a team of young players in a seven on seven format, moving your chosen player with the D-pad and executing passes, kicks, and tackles with the face buttons. The main objective is to outscore your opponent by advancing the ball downfield and getting it into the end zone. Signature mechanics include a straightforward play selection screen where you pick from a limited set of offensive and defensive formations, and a passing system that uses a cursor to select your intended receiver. The game moves at a brisk pace, and the difficulty is generally accessible, making it easy to pick up for a quick game. It feels like a stripped down, arcade style version of football that gets you into the action without much complication.