Parents' Guide to

Jeopardy

By Michael Lafferty, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Trivia-based TV show comes to life in a challenging Wii way.

Game Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi , Nintendo Wii 2010
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Based on 2 parent reviews

Johnson B. R.
Johnson B. R. Parent of 2, 3, 4, 16, 17 and 18+-year-old
January 31, 2023
age 18+

6 month old son reduced to tears!

One of the most violent videogames I have ever played with my children. For the question "Do you still speak Italian" my 6 month old son Craig responded with "No". The Trebek avatar then frowned and pulled out a revolver while saying "Incorrect". He pointed the gun at Craig's avatar and restated the question. My poor 6 month old son burst into tears! He would not stop crying and the makers of this evil videogame should be ashamed of themselves. There were also questions about the henious Playboy magazines including IMAGES!!!!!Two thumbs down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This title has:

Easy to play/use
Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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JEDI micah
JEDI micah Adult
June 21, 2012
age 7+

I'M THE FIRST USER ON COMMON SENSE TO REVIEW THIS GAME!!!

I like the show, so that makes this game a good one because it is exactly like the show! It is perfect for people of all ages! Some of the questions are hard, so I suggest playing this game on the easy level!

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Too much consumerism
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What’s It About?

JEOPARDY follows the format of the television show with categories appearing on a board and dollar values assigned for each of the 'answers' within the category. After the clue is given, players buzz in and select the answer they feel is most appropriate from several choices. There are two rounds to the game with a final question at the end that allows players to bet cash earned during the previous rounds. In addition to the main game modes, there are two types of mini-games between rounds, and players can unlock contestant customization options and concept art from the television show.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (2 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Jeopardy may follow the pacing of the television show, but the pacing may be a touch slow for many people. The graphics are rather mundane and while there are more than 2,400 clues (or answers) in the game, the game just lacks excitement associated with other video games that are based on television game shows. This is not a bad game, by any means, and it will appeal to those who enjoy trivia and keeping up to date on current events.

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Game Details

  • Platforms: Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi , Nintendo Wii
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release date: November 2, 2010
  • Genre: Party
  • ESRB rating: E for Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Violent References
  • Last updated: August 30, 2016

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