Only 8 plays are allowed on offense and defense in order to keep the game to its high school roots. This mode is the simplest of the three modes in terms of both controls and play selection. The High School mode allows the player to create a school of their choice, including team name, and color of uniform. Each mode features a quick play option for both 1-2 players, but College and NFL has season long modes as well.
The game features three different modes of gameplay: High School, College, and NFL. Because the angles are diagonal, players move towards the top right of the screen as opposed to moving forwards or upwards as with traditional football games.
The camera angle for the game is isometric and top-down. Super Play Action Football is a follow up to the game NES Play Action Football.
