# Backyard Football '99 > Classic arcade football game with modern enhancements and legendary players. (iPhone/iPad app by Playground Productions LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-football-99/id6740349855 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) - Category: Games, Family, Sports - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.20/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 450 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-09-08 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-football-99/id6740349855/reviews.md ## What is Backyard Football '99? HUDDLE UP FOR BACKYARD FOOTBALL Backyard Football 1999 is now enhanced to run on modern systems. Whether you're picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, rushing with Pete Wheeler, scoring touchdowns with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter of hosts Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football! GAME MODES Single Game: With 5 backyard fields and unique weather condition settings, players can pick their team, design their team logos, and play a pick-up game! Season Mode: Players can draft seven players from the 30 iconic Backyard Sports characters and a collection of legendary pros including Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Dan Marino, Randall Cunningham, Drew Bledsoe and Steve Young to compete against 15 other teams in the Backyard Football League. Each team plays a 14-game season. By the end of the regular season, the 4 division champions and 4 wild card teams enter the Backyard Football League Playoffs to compete for the Super Colossal Cereal Bowl! EARN CLASSIC POWER UPS Earn power-ups by completing passes on offense and sacking the opposing QB on defense. Offensive • Hocus Pocus – A pass play which results in a receiver teleporting down field. • Sonic Boom – A run play which causes an earthquake to knock over the opposing team. • Leap Frog – A run play which causes your running back to leap down field. • Super Punt – A very powerful punt! Defensive • Cough Drop – A play that causes the opponent to fumble when tackled. • Chameleon – A trick play that results in your team wearing the other team's colors for ultimate confusion. • Spring Loaded – A play that causes your player to leap over the line of scrimmage to sack the QB. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION At our core, we are fans first – not just of video games, but of the Backyard Sports franchise. Fans have asked for accessible and legal ways to play their original Backyard titles for years, and we are excited to deliver. Without having access to the source code, there are hard limitations on the experience we can create. However, Backyard Football ‘99 runs well, looks better than ever, and creates a new installation for digital preservation within the Backyard Sports catalog that allows the next generation of fans to fall in love with the game. ## Key features - Modern system compatibility - Draft iconic players - Team logo design - Single game mode - Season mode with playoffs - Classic power-ups ## Chart rankings - #145 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store) - #11 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store) - #9 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store) ## What do users think of Backyard Football '99? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay - 👍 Smooth and easy to play - 🎉 Fun for kids and families **Cons** - 🤖 Clunky controls, especially for QB runs - 🧠 Too easy, even on hard mode - 🙈 Hand obscures screen during gameplay **Commonly reported bugs** - Audio and visual bugs - Accidental passes when trying to run **Most requested features** - Joystick-style controls - Cursor visible in all menus ## Recent user reviews (10 of 66) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-football-99/id6740349855/reviews.md ### 1/5 — FIX THIS *2026-03-29* I played this game for the first time. I thought it’d be fun but now I’m picking some of the best players and they can’t even intercept a football every time they throw it I’m fully guarding them and it does not get intercepted and it’s one of my best players but then when I get sacked, it’s always a fumble also one of the best quarterbacks and but every time they get sacked, it doesn’t get fumbled ### 1/5 — REFUND ME *2026-03-24, version 1.4.37* If i could refund my money bc this game is bunz life would be good but i cant so, yeah 1 star ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-03-22, version 1.4.37* App crashes very consistently and I am unable to start a game and pick it up later Since it’s a paid app I expected more. I would go elsewhere for gaming ### 5/5 — Childhood memories on PC Growing up *2026-03-01* Missed playing this with my little sister growing up we had fun while inside but usually was outside all the time. Had to get! 93’ baby ❤️ ### 2/5 — Fix this game *2026-02-28, version 1.4.37* I like this game but it have 3 problems: CPU scored when tackles, Pass to nothing that cause incomplete pass glitch, and it’s too hard to change date and month in creates kid menu on iPhone version ### 5/5 — Remote options *2026-02-27, version 1.4.37* Please allow remote play ### 4/5 — ADD CONTROLLER SUPPORT *2026-02-25, version 1.4.37* This game is very fun but they are lacking a dedicated controller support, on phone it’s hard to play by touch. A controller would elevate the backyard football experience. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Backyard football 99 *2026-02-08, version 1.4.37* I loved this game growing up. Please let us backbone support ### 5/5 — Almost perfect! *2026-01-29, version 1.4.37* Thank you for this game!!! ### 5/5 — Wow *2026-01-21, version 1.4.35* Fantastic game! Bringing all the nostalgia back, absolutely love it ## Frequently asked questions about Backyard Football '99 ### What is Backyard Football '99? Backyard Football '99 is a classic arcade football game that has been enhanced to run on modern computer systems. It allows players to pick legendary professional players and iconic characters from the Backyard Sports franchise to compete in games and seasons. ### What game modes are available? The game offers two main modes: Single Game, where you can play a quick match on various backyard fields with custom teams and weather, and Season Mode, where you draft players and compete in a 14-game league season with playoffs leading to the Super Colossal Cereal Bowl. ### How do I get power-ups? You can earn classic power-ups by successfully completing passes on offense and by sacking the opposing quarterback on defense. These power-ups provide unique advantages, such as teleporting receivers or causing fumbles. ### Is this game compatible with modern PCs? Yes, the application has been enhanced to run on modern systems. It aims to provide an improved visual experience compared to the original while maintaining the core gameplay that fans remember. ### What kind of players can I draft? In Season Mode, you can draft seven players from a roster of 30 iconic Backyard Sports characters. Additionally, you can draft legendary professional players like Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, John Elway, and Dan Marino. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.40 — 2026-09-04 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.4.39 — 2026-09-02 Notifications are here! Turn them on to get news about updates, events, and what's coming to the Backyard. ### 1.4.38 — 2026-05-08 Win Prizes Mode Updates ### 1.4.37 — 2026-01-22 - Add push notifications ### 1.4.35 — 2026-01-06 - added in game notifications for tournaments ## Apps similar to Backyard Football '99 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jumanji: Epic Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumanji-epic-run/id1464507758) | 4.1 (3,477) | Free | Games | | [Where's My Water?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-my-water/id449735650) | 4.3 (2,717) | $1.99 | Games | | [Football Bros](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/football-bros/id6745625580) | 3.7 (192) | Free | Games | | [FanDuel Faceoff](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanduel-faceoff/id1608208805) | 4.7 (26,129) | Free | Games | | [Ragdoll Touchdown!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-touchdown/id1636742537) | 3.1 (16) | Free | Games | | [Mouse Trap - The Board Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-trap-the-board-game/id1643532048) | 4.7 (862) | $3.99 | Games | ## More apps by Playground Productions LLC - [Backyard Baseball '01](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587) - [Backyard Baseball '97](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666) - [Backyard Soccer '98](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-soccer-98/id6740349672) - [Backyard Basketball '01](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-basketball-01/id6740350695) All apps by Playground Productions LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577 ## Related topics [backyard football](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard-football) · [backyard sports](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard-sports) · [backyard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard) · [backyard games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard-games) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*