A football game for game day.
Gridiron Idle plays itself while it is open, so it fits around the real game: check in during a commercial, make a hire, look back up. Free on iPhone, iPad and Android, rated 4+.
When it fits
Made for the gaps in your Sunday.
Between downs
Leave it open on the couch. Every commercial break is a chance to spend what your offense earned.
Two-minute drill
Fifteen minutes is plenty: fire a drill, grab the golden football, check the Playbook.
One-thumb play
Portrait, one-handed, and nothing expires while the app is closed.
Easy to hand over
Free, no account, no purchases, big readable numbers. A good pick for a football fan who doesn't play games.
Real football underneath
A fan will recognize it.
The plays have names you hear on broadcasts: Inside Zone, Trap, Wildcat, Quick Slant, Four Verticals, the Hurry-Up and the two-minute drill. The climb goes Backyard, Peewee, High School, Juco, Small College, Power Conference and on to the pros.
It is not a simulation of real teams. It is the shape of football, turned into a game about building an offense that never stops.
Curious how deep it goes? See the full Playbook or the tycoon side.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is a good game to play while watching football?
An idle game works best because it plays itself. Gridiron Idle keeps running your offense while the game is open, so you can check in during commercials, make a hire or two, and look back up at the TV.
What can I play at halftime?
Something that rewards two minutes. In Gridiron Idle, a two-minute drill lasts exactly that long: open the app, fire it off, spend the cash, done.
Is there a relaxing football game?
Gridiron Idle has no losing, no opponent to beat and no timers you can fail. You watch your offense grow and decide what to add next.
What football game is good for someone who doesn't play video games?
One without controls to learn. In Gridiron Idle you tap cards to hire players and the team does the rest. The first minute teaches itself with a few pointers on screen.
Is there a football game for kids?
Gridiron Idle is rated 4+ on the App Store and Everyone on Google Play. There is no chat, no account and nothing to buy; ads only play if the player taps to watch one. Parents may still want to talk with younger kids about the AD buttons.