Offseason Empire Guides
Everything you need to run a front office in Offseason Empire — the free, browser-based football GM simulation game. New here? Start with how to play, then dig into the features, see how it compares to the other free GM sims, or check the FAQ. No download, no account — you can also just jump straight into a game.
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How to Play Offseason Empire
A six-step walkthrough from your first day on the job: pick a team and owner, work the Day-One checklist, scout and build your board, swing trades and free-agent deals, run the draft, and set your 53-man roster. Read the guide →
The Full Breakdown
Features & Systems
A tour of everything under the hood — the sim engine, the draft, scouting, the salary cap, the 53-man roster and the trade block — and how each one feeds your plan to win the offseason. See the features →
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Best Free Football GM Games
How Offseason Empire stacks up against the other free GM sims on price, download, focus and feel — and why a browser-based, front-office-first game with no account plays differently. Compare the field →
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free? Do you need a download or an account? Does it play on your phone? Is it based on the real NFL? Twelve quick answers for new GMs. Read the FAQ →
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A Free Front Office Football Alternative
Love the depth of Front Office Football but not the price tag or the Windows-only install? See how Offseason Empire delivers front-office-first GM play free in your browser, on any device, with no download. See the comparison →
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A Free Football GM Alternative to ZenGM
Play ZenGM / Football GM and want something more focused? See how Offseason Empire zeroes in on the offseason and front office with a modern, mobile-first feel — a different kind of free football GM sim. See the comparison →
Draft Strategy
How to Win the Draft
Set your board, weigh best-player-available vs. need, trade down for value, and nail every round of your offseason draft. Read the guide →
Salary Cap
How to Manage the Salary Cap
Read your cap sheet, pay premium positions, lean on rookie deals, dodge dead money, and keep your roster flexible year after year. Read the guide →
Trades
How to Work the Trade Block
Value players and picks, sell high and buy low, work the draft-day phones, and never make a deal that ages badly. Read the guide →
Free Agency
How to Win Free Agency
Set your board before the market opens, dodge the day-one overpays, hunt value in the bargain bin, and build a roster that lasts. Read the guide →
Scouting
How to Scout Players
Build a board instead of a wishlist, read grades against your own needs, weigh traits by position, and scout for your team's timeline. Read the guide →
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A Football GM Game for Your Phone
Want to run a franchise from your phone? Offseason Empire plays right in your mobile browser on iPhone or Android — draft, trade and work the cap with no app download and no account. Play on your phone →