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Quarterback
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Quarterback is a football-themed action game released in 1987 by Leland Corp. for arcade cabinets. Players take on the role of a quarterback, throwing passes to receivers while avoiding defenders on the field. The game supports two players, allowing head-to-head competitive play. Using a joystick and buttons, players time and aim their throws across various defensive formations. The gameplay focuses on passing plays rather than full simulation, keeping the action fast and arcade-oriented. Each round presents different defensive setups that players must read and react to in order to complete passes and advance. The cabinet's straightforward controls made it accessible to casual players stepping up to challenge each other in the competitive two-player mode.
- Developer
- Leland Corp.
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.1K)
- Last updated
Quarterback Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Quarterback on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Quarterback Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Quarterback on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Quarterback" Arcade longplay 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quarterback released?
Quarterback was released in 1987 for the Arcade.
Who developed Quarterback?
Quarterback was developed by Leland Corp., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Quarterback support?
Quarterback supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Quarterback?
Quarterback is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Quarterback for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Quarterback runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Quarterback in the browser?
No. Quarterback streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Quarterback?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Quarterback work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Quarterback this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Quarterback. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
