About Big Head Football
A footballer's head really shouldn't be bigger than the goal. Here it almost is. Big Head Football takes the sport down to a pair of players bouncing around a single screen, trying to put the ball past each other. There are no formations to set and no teammates waiting for a pass. If the ball goes over your head, that's your problem.
It gets messy near the goal. You jump, the opponent jumps, somebody gets a foot to the ball and suddenly it's heading the other way. You'll spend quite a lot of the match looking up. Staying underneath the ball helps more than running back and forth after every bounce.
How to play Big Head Football
Put more goals on the board than the other player.
- Select New Game, choose your character and start a match. Or pick 2 Player if you have someone to play against at the keyboard.
- Run left or right with the arrows. Up makes your player jump. When you have a chance to kick, use Space.
- Keep playing after a blocked shot. The ball is still loose, and the next touch might be yours.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Left and right arrows | Move your player. |
| Up arrow | Jump for the ball. |
| Space bar | Kick. |
Click or tap inside the game before using the keyboard. The fullscreen button below the player gives you more room; the restart button reloads the game.
Tips for a better round
- Leave yourself a way back to the goal. Getting caught on the wrong side of the ball is an easy way to concede.
- Jump as the ball comes down towards you. It doesn't help much to be on the way down when it arrives.
Questions about Big Head Football
Where are the rest of the players?
There is one character on each side. This is the big-head arcade version of football.
How do we set up a match for two people?
Use the 2 Player menu option and check its keyboard instructions before kickoff.
