Tecmo Arcade
Based on American football, Tecmo Bowl was introduced to the world as an arcade game in 1987. Up to 4 players could compete at once on teams with made up names. Playing on teams definitely added to excitement, making it a fan favorite.
The arcade version also boasted a double-wide screen and controls for all 4 players, which was very innovative for its time. Play selection was nothing like what we'd expect because there really weren't any to choose from. Instead you would select the player you wanted to get the ball, thus determining run or pass. The 2 v 2 setup was actually pretty cool but required all 4 players to insert a quarter (or token).
