Excalibur NF07-08 NFL Vibrating Football

by Excalibur

Product Features

• NFL Vibrating Football
• Both Players Can Control the Vibration/ Features Authentic NFL Detailing
• Features the Most Realistic Graphics Ever on a Vibrating Football Game
• Independent Vibration Control Allows Each Player to Adjust the Vibration Speed
• Determine the Direction your Players Run/ Control a Truly Multifunctional Quarte

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30.9 x 20.1 x 2 inches ; 4.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001EI7H3K
• Item model number: NF07-08
• Our recommended age: 8 - 8 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Batteries: 3 C batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,912 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

One of the best games in history just got better. The classic gameplay that has been the center of family fun for decades has just been updated with the latest technology. Now both players can control the vibration,the game is even more exciting and more competitive. And it features the most realistic graphics ever on a vibrating football game. Independent vibration control allows each player to adjust the vibration speed. Determine the direction your players run and control a truly multifunctional quarterback. Features authentic NFL detailing. Battery-power lets you play anywhere without wires.

Product Description

Classic football gameplay just got even better. This game provides a football fantasy like no other! All-new player-controlled vibrations offer fans a competition that's more exciting and intense than ever before.

Game features include: adjustable independent vibration control, the ability to control the direction in which your players run, and multifunction quarterback capabilities. Set your players the way you want and watch them as they shake and spin to the end zone. Game also has authentic NFL detailing and is battery-powered for portability (requires 3 "C" batteries, not included). Measures 31"L x 21"W x 2"H. Minimal assembly required.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, Bad and Better, January 11, 2009

By 

acebill (Space Coast Florida) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Excalibur NF07-08 NFL Vibrating Football (Toy)

Football like the in the old days before video games - for that reason its good. The game now uses batteries and can be played any where - also turns on/off and high/low by each user very easy (duel controls)
The game intends you to use a tiny little football with a flimsy little kicker/passer - this was broken in minutes
Game play gets good after try-outs mark your fastest runners with a pen - play game as touch football without passing there's lots of action when you limit the number of players (6 on 6)
Game is great because of the time not spent playing on the TV learning the different players capabilities and setting up the formations that are needed to score and winning the game (relates to real football)

23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun and exciting but REALLY hard, December 30, 2008

By 

Jamil Snead - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Excalibur NF07-08 NFL Vibrating Football (Toy)

I have never played on of these before, but I just bought one for my friend as a gift. It is actually pretty cool, and can be really fun and exciting.

I have 2 complaints:

1. Most of the players don't run straight. The set includes some bases that are supposed to allow you to adjust the turning of the player, but it doesn't really work at all. I ended up taking those off and just using the "straight" bases. Even so, most guys just run in a circle. Sometimes even a really tight circle, like one inch diameter. This is really annoying when it is your ball carrier. There may be a way to adjust the straight bases, but as far as I know there aren't instructions telling you how.

2. Passing is almost impossible. It's hard to explain how passing works, but essentially you are trying to catapult the tiny foam ball over to one of your tiny players, and the ball has to hit the player. One of the problems is that the ball needs to be wedged onto the "catapult" before you fling it, so it is hard to gage how much flicking it takes to release the ball, let alone pass it a certain distance. The game ends up being run-only.

I have only played this game for about an hour, though, so I'm sure it has a learning curve to it. Maybe passing is actually possible. Maybe you can fine tune the circling of the players. Regardless, the game can still have really exciting plays. Kicking works surprisingly well.

All in all, I can't say if I would recommend it. I'm not the best judge, because I haven't used it enough. But at the least I can say that it doesn't suck.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginning - Ugly Ending, December 31, 2009

By 

Pappy 214 (Buffalo Grove, IL United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Excalibur NF07-08 NFL Vibrating Football (Toy)

The game of electric football or 'vibrating football', is not an exact science so have no illusions about that. This game has the best 'field' as far as durability though a bit smaller than older plug-in electric versions. The field is sturdy, attractive, and well constructed being supported by a cross brace in the center. The goal posts attach firmly and are removable. The side markers are magnetic and easy to see. There is a two speed vibration option and neither is very loud. My old Tudor and Miggle games are very flimsy in the center and lend themselves to be easily damaged by the child using the board as leverage while playing. I love the fact that it is battery operated (3 C-Cells) as no danger of electrocution is involved. The playing pieces (football men) are the biggest problem with this game. They are fragile and the bases to which they attach are of a lower quality than those of my older games(rated alone I would give one star). If you wish to order new teams they cost 19.95 and do not come with bases which are extra. I have electric football players from my older games which I will use for this game. I would recommend this product for the field alone. I would then order players and bases fom another company. As a follow-up, after only a few months all of the players have broken from their bases. Playing field is going strong after many months of weekly use. We use (Tudor, Miggle) players from my childhood.