Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Lafferty
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Trivia-based TV show comes to life in a challenging Wii way.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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Jeopardy
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?
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.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how cyber money (and the money won in this game) differs from real money.
They can also discuss how knowledge can be used in a lot of different ways.
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi , Nintendo Wii
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : THQ
- Release date : November 2, 2010
- Genre : Party
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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