Blue 42+ vs Backyard Baseball '97

Step into the role of head coach and call every play before it happens. Blue 42+ lets you prove your NFL knowledge, predict live game action, and win real prizes — all based on skill, not luck. Blue 42+: Call the Game Like a Pro Tired of passive fandom? Blue 42+ puts you in the coach’s seat during real NFL games. Predict every play. Score points. Climb the leaderboard. Compete for real-world rewards. It’s not fantasy — it’s football, reimagined. Your football IQ, your boldness, and your knowledge of the game are all that stand between you and victory. FEATURES: • Live Play-Calling: Predict every play before the snap—run or pass, zone or deep shot. You’re the coach now. • Skill-Based Gameplay: No luck. Just your knowledge of NFL situations, team tendencies, and game flow. • Tournament Play: Compete in STREAK or ACCURACY formats. Or go big with point-wagering strategy games. • Cash & Prizes: Earn your spot at the top of the leaderboard for real rewards. • Game Modes for Every Fan: Play by quarter, half, or full game. Follow your favorite team or call plays for both sides. • Equal Playing Field: Real-time data + in-game officiating ensures fair, fast results. Glitches or game anomalies? They apply equally to all. Whether you’re watching from the couch or the stadium, Blue 42+ turns every snap into your moment to shine. We have not specifically developed for the iPad at this time. It will work on the iPad, but know that it is not designed for it at this time but will be in the future.

Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997! Build your roster from the iconic cast of 30 characters stacked with charming personalities and witty banter, and get the edge on the competition with power-ups, fireball pitches, super strength, and Pablo Sanchez! Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master! Game Modes: Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately. Single Game: You take turns with the computer to choose players from a random pool of characters. Season: You create a team and manage it through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)! Batting Practice: Choose a batter and face Mr. Clanky for some batting practice. This is where you’ll learn just when to click to make your chosen batter hit that ball! T-ball - Select T-ball mode for more accessible game play. Simply click to hit, run, and field! BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Pro and Little League rules: No leading off No Injuries Bunting is allowed Tagging up is allowed Stealing is allowed 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. Backyard Baseball '97 runs buttery smooth for iOS devices, 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 title that started it all.