The video game world can be succinctly divided into two categories: Madden fans and Madden haters. Well haters, you dont have many options this year. Since EA bought the exclusive NFL license, it looks like youre stuck with the big, big man. Welcome. Itll be fun.

EA has implemented several big changes this year, so its an even playing field for everyone. Vision and precision passing will change the way you play Madden forever. Whether youre a reluctant convert to Madden NFL 06 or youve been playing this series for years, this guide has the strategies to help you win. Deep down, we all know that it doesnt matter which game of football you play, it matters how much you win by. With our help, youll be knocking the helmets off of everyone all across the country.

In this guide, youll find:

Basics: A rundown of all of the modes and what you can expect in the game. Mini-Camp: Well help you be the best in these mini games to unlock cards and improve your franchise. Offense: The new Vision and Precision features drastically change the game. Read here to learn how to use them to your advantage. How to pass, run, and call the right plays are all here. Defense: Strategy and descriptions of the best ways to get the ball back. Teams: Read here to learn how to get the most out of your favorite team, or beat any other. My Madden: How to unlock the cards and make use of other features in this mode. Franchise: Become the owner and make a dynasty. Weve got a detailed explanation of how to do it. Superstar: Take control of an NFL player and make him a star. Create your player and then lead him from draft day to the Hall of Fame. Tips on how to get there are inside.

Unlockable: Cards
#3: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Chase and Tackle drill. #28: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Coffin Corner drill. #36: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Ground Attack drill. #40: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Precision Passing drill. #52: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Swat Ball drill. #96: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Trench Fight drill. #58: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Clutch Kicking drill. #16: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Pocket Presence drill. #194: Unlock by getting gold in the Chase and Tackle drill. #195: Unlock by getting gold in the Ground Attack drill. #197: Unlock by getting gold in the Clutch Kicking drill. #199: Unlock by getting gold in the Swat Ball drill. #208: Unlock by getting gold in the Pocket Presence drill. #209: Unlock by getting gold in the Trench Fight drill. #210: Unlock by getting gold in the Precision Passing drill. #211: Unlock by getting gold in the Coffin Corner drill.

Cheerleader/Pump Up Crowd Cards: #250-281

These are unlocked by completing each teams Situation in Mini-Camp mode, with the exception of these teams:

#251: Cincinnati Bengals #260: Dallas Cowboys #264: San Francisco 49ers #273: St. Louis Rams

Cheat List
Select My Madden, then Madden Cards, and then Madden Codes. Enter the following codes exactly as they appear to unlock the corresponding cards.

1st and 15 Bronze:
Enter 2W4P9T. This card requires opponent to get 15 yards for a first down for one drive. 1st and 5 Bronze:
Enter 2Y7L8B. This card sets first down yards to 5 for one play. 3rd down Bronze:
Enter 3F9G4J. This requires your opponents to get 3 downs to make a first. 5th down Bronze:
Enter 3E9R4V. This will require you to get 5 downs to make a first. Da boot Bronze:
Enter 3J3S9Y. When this card is played, you will receive unlimited field goal range for 1 play. Extra Credit Bronze:
Enter 3D3Q3P. With this card, you get awarded 2 points for every interception and 1 point for every sack. Human Plow Bronze:
Enter 3H3U7F. This card will increase your Broken Tackles by 25% for the game. Super Dive Bronze:
Enter 3H8M5U. This card increases your diving distance by 25% for the game. Tight Fit Bronze:
Enter 3D8X6T. This card will make your opponents uprights very narrow for 1 play. Unforced Errors Bronze:
Enter 2Z2F4H. This card will make your opponent fumble every time he tries to juke for 1 play
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Hint: Easy Points In SS Training Mode
Call a Hail Mary in a Shotgun formation and call a special teams field goal block for the defense. Now get rid of the ball quickly and you can walk in to the endzone with your WR and you will get 48 points per play. NOTE: You must play every time you do training camp without simulating it to get a boost for your player.

This is a legit tip. Its cheezy but it does what it says its supposed to do. It actually works even better you reset your play level at Rookie. You can always reset your level of play back to one of the higher levels when gameday hits. FYI The game says 10 games is the minimum number of times required to play to get the Superstar rated/upgraded for that instance of practice.