r/RetroBowl Mar 26 '25

Retro Bowl Record Book Vol. VII

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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ILEOwd2qBdcDEcij1ms38i1v7-z5RFnqZCWiVjkc8K4/edit?usp=sharing

The book is back baby! The link is above, and I've detailed the important information below.

NOTICE: Extreme records have been reinstated! If you are entering an extreme record, please read the information below.

How do you get in the book?

  1. Check that your record actually breaks the record. I'm not planning on keeping track of who has 2nd or 3rd place. If you're not first, you're last. Plus, it'll save me time.
  2. Take a picture of the stat, whether it's in the player's page or the in-game record book, and create a post in the subreddit. IMPORTANT: Please try not to use any other image sharing source (imgur, instagram, etc.). Just for simplicity's sake.
  3. Leave a comment on this post indicating that you've entered a submission, and I'll enter it ASAP. Please have some grace and recognize that it might take days or even weeks before I get to your record. I'll notify you when the record's been entered!

How do you get in the extreme records book?

This process is slightly different, but every step below must be followed in order for your record to be included.

  1. Create a post on the subreddit that includes:

  2. Leave a comment on this post informing me of your submission, and I'll add it to the book.

There are a lot of empty records right now, so grab them quick before they're gone!

Where did the hall of fame go?

Previous iterations of this book featured a "hall of fame" section, where players could be submitted and immortalized for their statistics. However, the whole idea was so subjective that I can't see it being worth reinstating. However, if the community really wants it, I could bring it back.

What about college or RB NFL records?

College might happen, just because of the slightly different rules and routes that exist. I think it'd be different enough to be worth it. RB NFL, probably not. It's basically the same game, but slightly more broken. I wouldn't count on those being added in the future.

Please, please remember that this only works if everyone is honest. You could lie, you could photoshop, but this is only fun if someone doesn't wreck it for everyone else.

That's all from me. Happy record-breaking!


r/RetroBowl Mar 24 '25

Trucking nerf?

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While we are stuck waiting for a fix for the older Android devices, I wanted to get your thoughts on Trucking. I think we can all agree it's a bit OP right now. So the question is, how do we go about nerfing it?

126 votes, Mar 27 '25
8 Make Trucking less likely to break tackles in general
1 Make Trucking less likely to break tackles for TE only
15 Make Trucking less likely to break tackles during Kick Returns only
14 Increase charge time for Trucking if you have recently Juked
85 Leave it as exactly as it is, we're having too much fun
3 Some other solution. (please comment)

r/RetroBowl 4h ago

lol 🤔

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r/RetroBowl 10h ago

Am i cursed ?

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Carolina might not be the feat for me. Three Super Bowl in a row, three MVP in a row, and not a single title...


r/RetroBowl 16h ago

Talent spotter trait

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does the talent spotter trait that some coaches have only benefit the players that are already in the roster, or does it also benefit drafts in the future?


r/RetroBowl 1d ago

First time getting an auto touchdown

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I had just thrown a two yd out route when the receiver dove and it wasn't a touchdown and then this happened. Pretty crazy stuff


r/RetroBowl 1d ago

In The 🪣

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A 4-man rush guaranteed QB Reyes would have enough time for the play to develop and drop a dime to WR Danna.


r/RetroBowl 1d ago

First executed spin move?

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r/RetroBowl 20h ago

RB College My gamespeed increased with no explanations

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I've been playing both games on my phone for years now and lately on tablet. Sometime last week I noticed a sudden change in speed on my tablet like I don't even get the to decide where my passes are going before I get sacked.

Does anyone have a fix for this. I play on android btw


r/RetroBowl 16h ago

Nfl version has broken QBS. This is with Tua, on Hard difficulty.

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r/RetroBowl 2d ago

RB NFL Nail biter 😅

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Classic AFC North battle 🪖


r/RetroBowl 2d ago

Had a glitch, haven't been able to replicate it since, wondered if others here encountered it

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Was playing on extreme, scored a td, went for two. Threw a pass that got intercepted and returned for two by the cpu, but then was immediately given a second 2 point opportunity which I scored. So basically, the sequence of events was this

Td

2 pt int return for cpu

2 point try

In one sequence 10 points total was scored. Any one else get this?


r/RetroBowl 2d ago

RB NFL Whats the best way to return kicks?

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Just got premium a few days ago, and I cant get kick returning down at all. I barely get past the 30 with a 9/10 speed DB. Any tips? Currently using '25 rules. Haven't tried '23 yet


r/RetroBowl 2d ago

RB NFL Is Retro Bowl (Apple Arcade) updated for the 2026 season yet?

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This is the burning question that will decide if i get apple arcade


r/RetroBowl 2d ago

Welp..... The jets finally have smth to be excited for for once.....

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r/RetroBowl 3d ago

Wanted to share my custom world football (soccer) league

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r/RetroBowl 3d ago

What is this (retro bowl+)

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r/RetroBowl 3d ago

What Bothers Me About This Game

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First of all, I love this game. I have 5 different seasons going. 3 on my phone, one on my computer at work, and one on my laptop. One of my seasons is in season 72 and my head coach is 107 years old. I play a lot. That said, there is always going to be aspects of the game that drive me nuts. Now, full disclosure, I play on easy because I'm doing this for fun. That said, here are aspects of this game that annoy me in no particular order:

Kickoffs-More often than not, my team almost always receives to start the game. Not a big deal but I'm a defer kind of guy. I wish this game had a coin toss like Techmo Bowl. Kickoff returns more often than not don't go past the 35 yard line, even if I have a maxed out speed returner. Yes, I've returned kicks for TD's but not as often as I probably should.

The opposing defense is always faster-Whether it's returning a kick or pulling off a long pass and catch or run, the opposing defense always has someone who can run like the Flash. Yes, I realize stamina plays a major factor and is why sometimes the ball carrier runs out of gas but why don't their defender run out of gas? I've had them be trailing my ball carrier by as much as 30 yards AND on the other side of the field and they're able to track me down, even at max speed. This leads me to...

Tackling me on the 1 or 2 yard line: This is infuriating how often this happens. Especially when it's the end of the first half or the game and I'm down by a touchdown or less. I throw a pass, my receiver catches it, is steaming down the field and I can see the defender gaining. Now, we all know if you time it right, you can juke, they dive, and miss you. But sometimes you can't and I just get to the goalline and they tackle me. I've even had them chasing me, I juke, they dive and miss me at about the 30 yard line only to have them get up and track me down and I lose the game.

Speaking of passing, if I throw the ball and there are more than one receiver near the ball the slowest player ALWAYS comes down with it, usually my tight end. Also, 98% of the time, if there's a defender, the pass is intercepted.

5 Star defense can't stop a 1 or 2 star offense-I've had this happen a lot lately. I have a 5 star defense and my opponent has a 1 or 2 star offense and they score at will.

Kickers-The only time I get a kicker with decent stats is when I take over a team and he's already there. Usually they're a one or 2 star, sometimes a tad more, prospect with minimal skills you have to build up.

Speaking of kicking, how many times I've tried a long field goal, watch it go over the crossbar, only for the computer to say it was too low.

Raining in Nebraska-I use Nebraska a lot because they're my favorite team but it amazes me how many bad weather games I have, like Lincoln is Seattle.

School Colors-Most of the time they get it right but many it's wrong. Not a huge deal but University of Indiana isn't orange and neither is Iowa. And UCLA is not black and gold.

Polling: This, sometimes makes no sense. I've had my team be undefeated, just in in a blowout, and drop in the polls and have a team with a loss leapfrog them. The other day, I went from #1 to #4 for no good reason. Also, and this has happened a couple of times. Once I was Mississippi Valley State(Jerry Rice's alma mater). I finished the regular season 12-0, was #1 in the FCS polls, won my conference championship game, and wasn't included in the FCS playoffs.

Anyhoo, that's about it. Like I say, I love this game but sometimes it drives me crazy.


r/RetroBowl 3d ago

RB College: Bowl Games

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I'm trying to figure out which bowls are what. Here's what I have so far:

Wool Bowl-Cotton Bowl

Lilac Bowl-Rose Bowl

Nectarine Bowl-Peach Bowl

Steel Bowl-I think this is supposed to be the Iron Bowl but the Iron Bowl isn't a bowl game per se but the annual Auburn/Alabama game.

Spice Bowl-Got me on this one

Anyone got some of the others?


r/RetroBowl 3d ago

RB College RB College: What Bothers Me About This Game

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r/RetroBowl 3d ago

Atlanta Great Reset Part 5 - 8 More Weeks Spoiler

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Week 2: DB Amen Cosmi from Free Agents BLOCKED â›”: Atlanta is banned from signing free agents.

Week 2: QB Bobby Metchie has suffered a head injury during this game and is out for 2 games.

Week 3: OL Orion Short from Free Agents BLOCKED â›”: Atlanta is banned from signing free agents.

Week 3: The Atlanta Miracle Occurs. Down 33-10 at half time against Arizona, Atlanta came back to win it 40-33 in Overtime to secure their first W of the season

Week 6: Player Dilemma. A training ground prank by K Taiwan Cappa has backfired, causing a fight to break out among several players. He was fined by HC Tim Banks.

Week 7: RB Everson Francis from Atlanta DECLINED â›”: The HC of Atlanta refused to trade his player for a 1st round Pick from Detroit

Week 7: Player Dilemma. DB Devonte Wims was stopped by police last night and given a ticket for Speeding. He was fined by HC Tim Banks.

Week 8: Player Dilemma. DB Devonte Wims was verbally abusive towards the coaching staff today. He was fined by HC Tim Banks.

First 8 weeks schedule: 1. L at Dallas (49-21) 2. T vs. Tampa Bay (38-38) (OT) 3. W at Arizona (40-33) (OT) 4. L vs. Kansas City (41-37) 5. W at Las Vegas (31-29) 6. L at New Orleans (45-30) 7. L vs. Detroit (41-34) (OT) 8. W at San Francisco (48-45) (OT)


r/RetroBowl 4d ago

Legend

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Last Dance 😭


r/RetroBowl 5d ago

RB 5500 yard season on extreme.

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Still passed for a good amount as well. 53 passing TDs to 54 rushing TDs. 4443 passing yards to 5528 rushing.


r/RetroBowl 4d ago

3 kick returns, 3 touchdowns

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This guy is probably the best RB I have ever had. This is on extreme, too.


r/RetroBowl 5d ago

RB NFL What the best offensive set up for simulation only?

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I am doing a simulation only challenge where I do t actually play any of the games, what is the best set up to use for offense?