Product Description

Partake in the exciting world of one of the most popular game shows ever. For 1 to 3 players. ... Read more

Features

• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Strategy/Puzzle
• Mission: Over 5,200 challenging answers; play classic, solo or Tournament of Champions

Reviews (15)

I hope they put out another one soon
Overall, this game is a lot of fun. The only complaint I have with it is (as another reviewer mentioned) there have been instances where I typed in a correct response and it was judged as incorrect by the game. An example would be typing in "Thames River" and the game just wants you to type in "Thames"... irritating to say the least. That said, I have played the game numerous times and it's only happened to me maybe twice. I'm ready for version 2!

just like the show
youll do about as good here as on the show.that is until you get the same old questions over and over again.theres a part where you and the others compete for the right to answer first.thats a pain in the butt.the other thing that stinks is that they make you spell everything right.there is a loose spelling option butits useless.

A suitable challenge of trivia (and sometimes spelling)
It's not exactly like being on the show- you'll notice that some categories tend to be exceptionally easy (I'll never forget the $2000 clue in State Capitals: Boise.Thanks to a Daily Double, I managed to earn 20k on What is Idaho?).Overall, there's a good blend of difficult and challenging with intermediete to easy questions.The categories are exceptionally diverse, and I could be wrong, but the player profiles keep track of which categories you've completed, so no repeats (whenever I play with my main profile, I never see the same category).

Watch out for spelling though- the auto complete helps, but sometimes they will judge 'What is pope?' wrong when they want 'what are popes?'.

Be warned you need a multitap to play with three people, and there is no way to play with less than 3 (whenever its me and a friend, I just add a 3rd player and leave it alone rather than play the computer).Speaking of, the AI is not very difficult or fast on the buzzer, and only comes in 3 skill levels.

The game does has several upsides- good mix of questions, realistic style game play, a version where you can play solo (the only thing I hate about solo is that it doesn't give you the right answer if you're wrong/don't guess), tournament play, and it tracks statistics.Bottom line- an excellent version of the game with minor glitches.It'll keep you coming back.

The best Jeopardy game in all time period
This is the first "Jeopardy!" game released on Playstation 2 and I believe this and "Wheel of Fortune" are the first two games released on Playstation 2 in 2004. Clearly, this is a perfect game with a real experience and some challenging answers. Also, it includes a real Alex Trebek speaks before, during and after the game show.On the whole, this is fantasic and absolutely recommended to all people in all time period.

A wounderful game!!
I loved this game! I am a big Jeopardy fan(even though I only get about 50% of the answers correct:) I still enjoy playing it.The great thing about this game is that I have played it about 100 times and there have only been a few times that I have had repeat questions.The only bad thing I can say about this game is typeing in the answers can be tedious.You definately have to know your spelling for this game,but my husband and I enjoy playing this game even though I always lose:) ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The popular and long-running TV game show is brought to your PC. Hosted by Louie Anderson, Family Feud contains more than 1,500 surveys, and, of course, the most popular answers. Choose to compete against friends and family, or challenge the computer opponents. Watch full-motion video segments of the TV show that feature Anderson. The game lets you customize family members with names and likenesses, or you can choose from a variety of preset characters. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Family Fun
This game is so cool!!!!!!!! It's a great game to play with your family & friends. If you buy this you will have a blast!

Survey Says...Number 1 Answer
It is just so amazing how many flaws game shows have had when they become computer games and video games. The gameplay really isn't as fun or exciting as the reality of the actual game show itself. Not always in this particular case. With some game shows, they have to really seem to fit the right key. That right key came with Family Feud and Louie Anderson. Although Louie is no longer the host of Family Feud, and Richard Karn of Home Improvement fame is, Louie brought a realistic sense of humor that blended in uniquely and to the fullest sense of the survey.

With Family Feud for the P.C., you get a choice from 5 families to choose from to play for the big bucks. But, if you aren't satisfied with those families, you can always make your own family with the create a family option. The game is exactly the same as Louie used to host the feud. Still, he seems a little mild-mannered during the game, but shows a better sense of humor at the end, with a little dance he pulls to say goodbye. Otherwise, the game also includes several other features to the mix, including a question level difficulty, and a adjustable time limit on all questions. Still, unlike some game show hosts, Louie looks a little more realistic than the actual contestants. That is really no surprise there. The game also includes something that really isn't in the box, fun. This is actually fun.

I just still don't understand that when it comes to game shows making it for the P.C. there are always flaws. When it comes to Wheel Of Fortune, all you see is Vanna and no Pat Sajak. When it comes to Millionaire, it seems more like the newer version without Regis Philbin. When Pyramid was released in 2001, the game really wasn't like the actual game show. Unlike those game shows, Family Feud hits it exactly right. If you're a fan of the Family Feud and you have a computer, get it for the P.C. You will have a good time with it.

FAMILY FUED
THIS ONE IS GREAT AND YOU MIGHT NEED THE BOOK THAT HAS ALL OF THE WORDS FOR SPELLING
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN

Very entertaining...
I give this game 4 1/2 stars. I feel like I am actually at the game. Since I seriously doubt I will be a contestant on Family Feud any time soon, this game is as close as you can get to the real thing.

My one real gripe is that Louis, as lovable as he is, can be a little annoying at times. The game has no way to turn him off so it slows up the game.

Other than that, I recommend this game for great family fun!

Simple, But Fun
The makers of Family Feud tried to make this game as much like the game show as possible. The questions are read by host Louie Anderson, the background includes stage lights, and audience sounds are added in. Surprisingly, most of these features add to the fun of the game rather than taking away from it. You can choose one of their pre-made families or create your own family and family members. However, you are limited to creating 10 characters and 5 families. Once you've reached the limit you can create new characters and families by editing the old ones, but the original characters/families will be lost forever. The character creator allows you to adjust each individual facial feature, as well as the hairstyle, body type, and clothing. Some of the features have a limited number of choices, and most of the features are better suited for women's faces than for men's. The main complaint I hear about this game is that the computer opponents are too easy. I can see how that would be true for expert players, but for the average player setting the computer opponent level to Hard should be sufficient. You could also reduce the answering time for questions or lower the acceptance of misspelled words. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Quick--name a fabulous party game starting with the letter S! Super Scattergories from Hasbro Interactive turns your computer into a wise-cracking game-show host that will have even the designated drivers screaming at the tops of their lungs.

Based on the familiar pencil-and-paper game, the object of the game remains to find members of particular categories; each answer must start with the same letter. The computer version adds some complexity--there's now five different games, including picture identification, category matching, and simple word listing.

The answer interface simplifies the game a bit and speeds it up greatly--only the first three letters of a correct answer are required. Without worrying about misspellings or long guesses, the pace picks up dramatically. The look, sound, and feel of Super Scattergories is reminiscent of You Don't Know Jack, and play is just as fun solo or with teams of any size.

While some of the animations might be poky if you have other programs running or a slower machine, the game clock seems to work fine even under the worst of conditions. If you want something new to distract your guests or just want to work on those language skills, Super Scattergories is just the thing. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

Reviews (14)

Lot's of fun, but problems with the last round
This game is a lot of fun, but I am having problems with the last round of the game. It just does not respond. I have only had the game for 1 month. This is the third time buying the game and every single CD that I have bought has been defective.

Great fun to play
I have played this game night after night....I actually bought it in a package of 2 boxes of Old El Paso taco kits.

This has to be one of the most entertaining games I have had.As far as gameplay.The only sad thing is...I emailed them and they have no updates for the word lists and will not make any (according to my email).

Nonetheless it is great fun....if you see this CD between to boxes of Old El Paso taco kits, grab it....it is well worth it, since there is no cost for the game in that package. =)

Awesome
Super Scattregories is a "awesome" PC Game. Anyone who plays this game I guarentee they will love it.I wish it was a little easier to purchase. Thank you for your assistance .

Sincerely,
C Goodwin

Last Section doesn't work
We have had problems with the last section on
the Scattergories that we bought not working
It just quits responding.We love the game but
hate to miss the total.Any ideas?

Problems make it impossible to play
I stumbled upon this game after buying "Scrabble" by the samecompany. After reading the reviews posted, I thought it'd be a great gameto play. Unfortunately, I really can't answer that question as I nevermanage to even get started playing the game; the game will just shut downon me just as a round begins to start. This happens repeatedly and invarious degrees at startup.I don't know if it is my computer as I've doneeverything I can to remedy the situation -- without success, but there'sobviously some kind of glitch in the game and I think people need to beaware of that before they buy it. It may be among the best games out there,but for some of us, that will make no difference if you can't play it. ... Read more

Product Description

Prove yourself the smartest trivia-whiz on the block in this digital version of the classic Trivial Pursuit board game. Features fantastic graphics, exciting animations, brand new gameplay styles, hundreds of multimedia clips and clues and thousands of celebrity read questions. Hop online (requires Internet connection) for anytime brain battles against thousands of players. ... Read more

Features

• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Genre: Puzzle/Board
• Mission: It's Trivial Pursuit like you've never seen it before with brand new gameplay styles and thousands of questions!
• Platform: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

Reviews (2)

Lots Of Fun!
This is the first Trivial Pursuit P.C. game I've played, and I enjoy it very much. This game includes the classic trivial pursuit, as well as the unhinged version. The first version I tried in this game is the classic. I was immediately addicted! A few days later I tried the unhinged version, and found it even more fun and addictive. The reason I give this game 4 stars instead of 5 is that at times during the unhinged game, it can be difficult to hear and understand what the "host' is saying. Furthermore, in the unhinged game, it is not possible to play solo.

One Giant Step Downward
Okay, the best point of reference from which to view this game is from the perspective of someone who played Trivial Pursuit Millenium Edition (TPME) for the PC until it literally ran out of new questions. That someone, is me. I really loved TPME and was looking so forward to this Unhinged game blowing me away, but like most modern games fot the PC, this game is all show and no go. Let me explain.

First off, while the game advertises *thousands and thousands* of questions, I really find that at least 1/2 of these questions are the same questions from the Millenium Edition rehashed. Second, the interface is counterintuitive with the gameboard bobbing up and down like some cork in the water. The color scheme and the fonts make it hard to see exactly which direction you should be going in at any given time. The statistics keeping system (the one that tells you exactly how may questions you got right in each category in ME) has been replaced by stupid bar graphs that leave you guessing which categories you are doing well in.

However...the biggest slap in the face has got to be the lack of explanations after the questions. The original TPME produced by Hasbro Interactive was extrememly thoughful in this aspect. Almost everytime you got a question right, the narrator of the game would explain it to you. Somtimes, there would even be a very funny cartoon to illustrate the answer. VERY THOUGHTFUL and moreover, something that added to the educational value of TPME!!! Instead, in Unhinged, more often than not the only supplementary commentary you will get on a correct answer is playful banter (ie: Whoopi telling you things like *the wedgie is your's the wedgie is yours!).

However, I suppose that Atari thought they couldn't go wrong. Instead of having no-name narrators in this game, the questions are read by a team of celebrities including Terry Bradshaw, Brooke Burke, John Cleese, Whoopi Goldberg, John Ratzenberger, and Bill Nye (the Science Guy). Since I like all of these celebs, I was looking forward to the game being perfect. Instead, Atari just messed up a good thing and now I find myself wondering, what if...instead of paying these celebs to read the questions, they would have invested the discretionary funding into hiring a better software design team....hmm...

Anyway, I don;t think that the game is totally without merit. If you haven't played TPME, you might like it a lot. However, fans of the Millennium Edition will certainly be dissapointed on many levels. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The $100,000 Pyramid from Sierra provides an interactive experience true to the original gameplay mechanics. Players will appreciate the nostalgic depiction of the original Pyramid TV series that ran from 1973 through the early '90s. From the familiar pyramid kiosk of categories to the animated celebrities and fast-paced play, The $100,000 Pyramid from Sierra is sure to be a refreshing, nostalgic addition to any virtual game closet. ... Read more

Reviews (20)

Celebrity Help!
For a lot of game shows that have came out for the computer, they've always seemed to have a little bit of a blind-slighted feel to most gamers. They always seem to fall just a dash flat for a full-feeling of being in the actual video game. Still, most of them are still willing to find that out one day at a time. With several revamped versions of game shows on P.C. like Jeopardy, Wheel Of Fortune, and other game shows, there is one that actually tries to stand out a little bit, Pyramid. With the success of Pyramid being revived with Donny Osmond, has been an unbelieveable exciting game, but the P.C. game still needs a little fine tuning.

The $100,000 Pyramid for the P.C. was released before Donny Osmond came on with the revival of Pyramid. The game features three different versions of Pyramid, Single Play, where you have to get a certain amount of points to get to the Winners' Circle, Double Play, where two people actually play the same way like it is on the game show. Still, it does fall a little bit, without proper speakers. The third version takes the cake however. The party play version, gives a little more of an interactive version that you play with other people, like you're actually on the Pyramid. For that one, you really need to see that, and play it with more than one version. If you get this game, get it for this version of gameplay only.

Still, it would be nice to see Pyramid updated with a newer version, based on the recent revival. I just really hope that happens soon. Still, you're better off playing the version from the television, whether Dick Clark, Bill Cullen, or Donny Osmond is the host. The $100,000 Pyramid is just a fraction of the fun it was suppose to be. Try getting this one used.

recommendations
I suggest you put in a pre-order for this game so that way your first in line to get this game

I Recommend users to try it out
This game has thinking skills very educational for kids I recommend that you users out there buy this product

Fun for Everyone!
This game is just like the show! I got it and I just loved it. It isn't that challenging so people of many ages can play. Great buy. a+++

Fantastic for new Pyramid game (2002)
This is an excellent game for people who plan to audition for the new Pyramid game with Donny Osmond.Although I'm extremely familiar with the older version with Dick Clark and its contemporary counterpart, I feel like I've drastically improved my chances of winning by purchasing this game.I highly recommend it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Wheel of Fortune plays just like the television game show--Vanna included. Fans will oooh and aaah over the fantasy prizes and super jackpots, and will be instantly able to dive into the game and start spinning. Play in normal competition mode, solo mode, or tournament play in exotic locations ranging from New York City to a Dutch tulip field.

The game plays just as seen on TV: spin the wheel and pick letters to word puzzles, such as "same names," "fill in the blank," and "next line please." One to three players can play from one keyboard--don't worry if you can't find an opponent; the computer will take over to create a two- or even three-person game. You may even find the computer to be more challenging than your human opponents, but also a little luckier.

This game is appealing for those of us eager to "spin the wheel" at any given moment. The fantasy prizes successfully trigger your materialistic side--and since most come in his-and-her sets, the singles out there can imagine picking up two prizes for one. The background settings include decent animation, but the wheel could have used some more attention: its small size and tendency to stick when spinning reduces its appeal. Finally, while it's nice to have Vanna White as your virtual host, we couldn't help asking, "Where's Pat?" --Madeleine Miller

Pros:

• Vanna's smiling face
• Variable play time
• Challenging computer opponents

• No Pat Sajak
• Unrealistic wheel response
• Gender-specific fantasy prizes

Reviews (5)

4 star fun for the whole family
Like, an reviewer, I also rarely watch the tv sereis and yet I know that Pat Sajack does most of the work that Vanna White does on this computer game. And with this game you don't have to sit back and watch the game, you can get into the game if you don't have time to get on the game show. When the game beings, a seeting will come up like on road, or beach, or in Hawaii, but you can always change the setting if you want. But before you begin playing the game, you have to tell it a coouple of things, first you have to tell the computer, if you want to play a normal game, a solo game, a tournament game, or if you want to see the high scores. Then, you you have to tell the computer how long you want the game to be before the speed up round, if you want either a 15 minute game or a 20 minute game, and if you don't want to play a timed game, you don't have to, you can play a 3, 4, or 5 round games. You also have to tell the computer how many player(s) are playing, and then enter the name(s) of the player(s), then after all that you can begin the game. And Vanna will reveal a cateorgy and then the puzzle with either a few lines or many lines. And you can get pizes, like a suprise and prize, that is allready revealed to you if you care to know, but you can only get them if you solve the puzzle, and if you land on a bankrupt, you will then lose your puzzle(s). The things, that I don' like about the game is when you land on a bankrupt or lose a turn, or if you land on .... After the end of each round Vanna will reveal how many money does all the players have in thier bank.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE
PERFECT GAME,FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

Fun little game
I rarely watch the TV show, but I consider the CD-ROM game "Wheel of Fortune" to be a fun program.It's easy to install and setup.The rules are easy enough, and the game itself is mentally challenging in a simple sort of way.The graphics are good, and you can turn off the background videos and sounds if you like.For $[money], this is a good bargain.

Spin the Wheel!
"Wheel of Fortune" is not a bad first effort.In fact, it's pretty impressive looking.The graphics are great, especially the ever-changing backdrops you get for each game you play.Sometimes you play in the desert, or you'll play in a casino.And having Vanna White as your hostess with the mostess isn't bad, either.

I do have some problems with this game, however.The first problem is the absence of Pat Sajak.Their chemistry is what makes the show click, and it is kind of missed here.Vanna White does great in this role all by herself, but her constant vigilance does get a little monotonous.The other problem with this game, a VERY annoying problem, are the computer players you have the option of challenging.Oh, man, do the creators of these games need to give these opponents more personality input.I don't know how many more times I can stand to hear one of my opponents groan when they go bankrupt or say things like, "I'll take an E . . . as in elocution!"Elocution?!Who do you know who uses that word?!

But these are the only detractors from the game.Despite being somewhat dim-witted personality wise, your computer opponents are pretty smart, and they will beat you if you aren't careful.And there are plenty of puzzles and categories to keep you hooked.

All in all, not a bad game.I like it, but I don't like the personality of the computer opponents.I haven't played the second edition of "Wheel of Fortune" so I can only pray that this was improved on.

FUN GAME,COULD BE BETTER
LOTS OF FUN PUZZLES,REALISTIC STUDIO AND SOUND EFFECTS,BUT WHERE'S PAT SAJAK AND THE BONUS ROUND? VANNA WHITE HOSTS THE WHOLE GAME INSTEAD. BASICALLY,ALL YOU CAN DO IS SOLVE PUZZLES,AND YOU GO ON THE LEADER BOARD,BUT WHAT? NO BONUS ROUND WHERE YOU CAN WIN A CAR OR $25,000? WELL,STILL A FUN GAME. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

The first version of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire was the third bestselling game of 1999 and continues to fly off store shelves, so a sequel was inevitable. Who Wants To Be a Millionaire: 2nd Edition gives fans 600 more questions and brilliantly captures the feel of the TV show. The only thing missing is the cash.

The game was developed by Jellyvision, famous for its irreverent You Don't Know Jack series of trivia games. Although the designers didn't have much to work with considering how Spartan the set of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire is, they did a masterful job of simulating both the mechanics and the drama of the television show, wrapping everything up in a slick interface that is immediately recognizable.

It seems impossible that players could feel any tension playing Who Wants To Be a Millionaire: 2nd Edition when no real money is at stake, but the game's perfect pacing did a nice job of at least making us think we were playing for cash. That's because it doesn't deliver an immediate response when a question is answered. Just as in the game show, if you answer a question quickly host Regis Philbin will confirm or reject your answer quickly. As the game progresses and the questions get tougher there is more of a pause between your answer and the confirmation. Regis will make some comments, sometimes offering you the chance to change your mind by asking the now grating "Is that your final answer?" as the show's music and a drum roll build tension in the background. The delays were surprisingly unnerving, making us constantly second-guess our answers.

Should a question prove too tough you can always fall back on your three lifelines. The designers polled 50 random people to provide data for the "Ask the Audience" lifeline, and The Reege's friends dispense audio advice for the "Phone a Friend" option. Of course, the 50/50 lifeline is also available.

All these elements coalesce to form a surprisingly fun trivia game, and one of the few available that is more fun to play solo than with a group of friends (although playing cooperatively with a few buddies can be fun). Games rarely take more than 20 minutes, so it's perfect for a quick trivia fix--we just wish it came with more questions. Guess we'll have to wait for the flood of sequels that is sure to follow. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Atmosphere provides some tension
• Near-perfect simulation of the hit TV show
• Lifelines are implemented well

• Questions quickly run out
• Doesn't come with a million dollars

Reviews (51)

Excellent! Out of all 4 editions, the 2nd is the best!
I just recently recieved my copy of Millionaire 2nd Edition which I ordered a few days ago and it is the best one in my opinion!

I had the 1st, 3rd, and Sports edition but I never had the 2nd edition.All are good games but my favorite is the 2nd one.My second favorite is the 3rd edition.

The second edition comes with LOTS of challenging questions and will actually make you think!The others, you don't find to hard.Also, in some of the other games, especially the 3rd edition, they don't have a lot of the sounds and music that they do on the show.The second edition comes with every single sound and piece of music and brings the show together.

If you don't have a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? computer game series collection, I suggest you start with the 2nd edition.

Awful!
The questions are IMPOSSIBLE to answer - especially with the stupid time limit (which, correct me if I'm wrong, ISN'T on the show) -- The first $100 question I was asked was which popular singer is referred to as the Chairman of the Board...

Silly questions - WAY to hard to answer... stupid game. And Regis Philbin is the most annoying man alive!

Great Experience -- Content Lacking
This game does as well as it can to replicate the TV experience. Regis' voice and videos, lifelines just as on the show, the whole works. But you'd better enjoy it, because the "replay value" is minimal. There are only about 600 questions here, and that means that after about 20 games, you will be seeing a lot of repeat questions, enough to really spoil the fun.

On a CD there should be room for many thousands of questions. But the use of audio files for the "phone-a-friend" lifeline likely eats up a lot of the available space. If they were all authentic, some people might judge it worthwhile. But most of them seem to be the silly "psychic hotline" responses, and these are definitely not worth it.

At ..., it still makes sense for fans of the show to give this a shot -- just be aware that you'll only get a week or two of enjoyment out of it. If you want a larger database of questions, consider the board game at ..., which *does* have several thousand questions.

Good Game
This is a fairly good game. Some of the graphics get a little distorted at times, but they are pretty good. Some of the questions take a lot of time to think about it, but there is a 30 second time limit, so you have to think fast! The questions do start to repeat after you have played it for a while, but usually the questions don't repeat too often. I have three HP computers and this game works on all of them so the compatibilty shouldn't be an issue. Overall, this is a good game if you are looking for some entertainment, but you still want to learn something when playing the game!

won't run on windows xp
i was very disapointed to not be able to install and run this game i just wanted to let anyone else out there who was thinking about getting this game to know .....there is nothing on box to let you know and if there is its so small i still haven't found it ...... ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Civil War Explosion, Express Edition lets you relive America's greatest and most tragic conflict as you fight historic battles, control huge armies, and perhaps change the outcome of the war. You can also challenge yourself to the ultimate game of Civil War trivia. From educational strategy game developer Entrex Software, the games in this three-CD jewel case collection are all frontline, complete software programs. The content, graphics, and features should thrill game buffs and Civil War fans alike. The Civil War Encyclopedia is included to enhance your gaming strategy and knowledge. It features hundreds of pages of text, thousands of facts, historical photos, video, and much more. Everything you want to know about the American Civil War is in here. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The game features all the classic Trivial Pursuit categories and lets players choose between Classic Pursuit and two new games, Point Pursuit (race the clock) and Party Pursuit (be the first to buzz in with the answer). The game includes 2,000 new questions, animation, realistic voice-overs, and witty humor. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Does not run on Windows XP
I spent quite a bit on this game and can't play it, as it does not work on my Windows XP.I heard that it was a great program, though I will never know.Hopefully this info. will help someone else!

A "must-buy" for Pursuit fans; an "okay-buy" for trivia fans
If you like the original board game, you'll no doubt love this surprisingly expanded computer version.Though traditional play is well-emulated, two other forms of the game are included here, which are different enough to be considered unique.In "Party Play", contestants huddle around a keyboard, trying to buzz in before their competitors, rewarding not just the smart, but the quick as well."Point Pursuit" also gives the possibility of multiple player action, but is perhaps most fun for single players looking for a quick, 20 question version that involves a bit of strategy.

With 2000 different questions, and several game play options, you'll no doubt be playing this game for a long time.To be sure, the low selling price makes this game an excellent value for money.

Having said that, there are problems.

First, as another reviewer has pointed out, it DOES crash a lot if you do anything less than a full install--an operation that takes half a gigabyte of hard disk space.And, unlike other software titles where a full install puts a lot of rarely-used cinematics on your hard drive, you pretty much need everything in the full install to play the game.There is, therefore, a noticeable slowdown during normal play if you haven't done a full-install.So even if Hasbro comes out with patches that'll fix the crash problem, you're still stuck needing a pretty big chunk of free hard disk space to play the game at its best.People with limited hard disk space might therefore find themselves in a frustrating position.

Second, Macintosh users are completely left out of the fun.Though the game appears to use technology easily enough converted to Macintosh use, there's not currently a version catering to that market.

Third, if you're a fan of computer trivia games, there's a sense of "too little too late" about this product.While it arguably has the most trivia questions of any major trivia brand, its use of multimedia technology isn't terribly innovative. It's all been done before, and better, by You Don't Know Jack and its many brand name cousins.

Ultimately, then, your potential enjoyment of this game depends largely on whether you're looking for a good trivia game or looking for Trivial Pursuit.If you love Trivial Pursuit (and have a lot of hard drive space) you'll be surprised at how much more playable this CD is than the board game.But if you love trivia in general--and want a game that's totally different from any other trivia game you know--you'll probably be happier with the You Don't Know Jack series.

Educational, Challenging and Fun!
Whether you want trivia just for a fun challenge or are simply wanting to expand your mind to things you're unaware of, this game is perfect for it!My favorite feature is that many questions are supplemented with "additional" information after a question is answered by using visuals and audio to further enhance your knowledge and understanding.There are 2000 questions which do not repeat until all have been used, and you can play solo.The questions are fun, interesting, challenging and quite diverse within the categories.The game design and graphics are great, and the game moves quickly from question to question. The music is fun as well with different music for each category.Overall?A very enjoyable, high-quality game that has education and entertainment all wrapped up together!

Great Graphics, very versitile, challenging questions fun
I had the old version of Trivial Pursuit and didn't like it. This one is a huge improvement. You can play alone, to beat your scores, or with friends or online. You can choose multiple choice or type in answers and thequestions won't repeat till all 2000 have been asked. The graphics are verygood on this game as well. It is a winner all around. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

For those of us who remember playing Jeopardy with the metal clickers in the family room, this software makes that board game seem as ancient as a horse and buggy. Alex Trebek is now in full-color, 3-D motion, swooping down on the screen to tell you if you've answered correctly. (And, to be sure, he's come up with every English-language variation on "yes", "no," and "correct.") The board of dollar-amount choices jumps out at you--indeed, the graphics and game design itself--making this game engaging, challenging, and terrific.

There is a caveat to this software, though: players need to have a good sound system, since the answers that the other computer-sponsored players provide is only by voice, not in text. If you're taking this game on an airplane, for example, make sure your headset can support the volume you need, or you're likely to wind up frustrated, wondering who was the third emperor of Japan?

Unlike a game such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Jeopardy plays it straight. So upstanding, in fact, that the other contestants have voices like the kind you hear making announcements at the airport or while you're waiting on hold on the phone. The overall tone matches that of the television show, since the contest questions are of a highly challenging caliber and Trebek is known for his straight-laced, college-professor delivery. The software seems to acquiesce just a tiny bit to the present day, providing questions on recent rock lyrics, for example.

To that end, we did wonder why there were so many questions concerning celebrities. In a matter of only a couple of rounds, we had three answers whose questions were: "Who is Madonna?" It seems a subtle way of making new players feel better about their intellectual muscle, since, let's face it, we missed the question on Genghis Khan.

Educational and of a high caliber, Jeopardy deserves a spot on the shelf of every game show enthusiast and show fan. Parents and kids can spend time together, all the while learning about the myriad subjects this show has covered since its inception in 1964. --Jennifer Buckendorff ... Read more

Reviews (16)

Just like TV
TV game shows always translate well to the PC and this one is no exception.I owned many a dos Jeopardy game, and the CD rom is most reallistic.

Unlike being on TV, I can usually be the all-time champ at this one.

PERFECT GAME
AS MUCH AS I'VE PLAYED THIS,IT NEVER REPEATS QUESTIONS,AUCTUALLY READS THE QUESTIONS,NICE SMOOTH GRPAHICS AND SOUND,CAN ADD 2 COMPUTER PLAYERS FOR COMPETITION,I DON'T THINK THINK THEY CAN IMPROVE THIS GAME! A++

Jeopardy Patch for Windows ME
Actually, there is a patch for this game online that supposedly fixes the Jeopardy game for use with Windows ME. Unfortunately, I can't get the patch to work, and the game still locks up at a certain point before game play begins. The patch can be found by going to www.hasbrointeractive.com and following the links to product support.

Don't buy this if you have Windows Me.
If you have Windows Me, THIS WILL NOT WORK ON YOUR COMPUTER!!!While other game programs, such as Chessmaster 2000, Tachyon: The Fringe, and B17 Bomber WILL work with the Windows Me OS, this will be a waste of your money if you are using this OS.I can't comment on the game play, since I was unable to get that far after trying several things.So do yourself a favour and save your money.

It's Way TooMuch Fun!
I got this for my birthday and have already spent hours playing it.The only complaint I have about it, is that it won't give you the answer if you've misspelled it.For example, if you spell Caracas Venezuela as Caracus, you get the answer wrong.In spite of that, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Hasbro Interactive is the first company to develop software products licensed by NASCAR, and Trivial Pursuit NASCAR is a fun way to start. The format of the game is in the tradition of classic Trivial Pursuit, but the questions are all new. Test your wits against as many as five other people in such areas as drivers, teams, tracks, and pits. Racing footage and sound effects help create a realistic NASCAR experience. ... Read more

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NASCAR fun
I have found that this game can be challanging, but also this game is an educational experience.For anyone who thinks they know everything about NASCAR, there are questions that will stump the most avid NASCAR fan.This game is more fun than the original Trivial Pursuit and more challenging.It is the perfect gift for any NASCAR fan. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

8 years of fun
I have loved this piece of software as much as any I have owned. NYT Crosswords from 1986-1994 are in this package. While, as the last reviewer pointed out, there are typos that will frustrate you, the brilliance of the NYT crossword puzzles shine. I have spent many a happy hour and only a few frustrated minutes on the puzzles.

This package can be found relatively cheaply and provide many hours of enjoyment. I would have given 5 stars except for the typos.

Riddled with Errors
The available features are very handy, and the program allows you to zoom in and out which is helpful for those of us not blessed with 20/20 vision.Navigation is simple and intuitive.Overall, the program is pretty much what you'd expect in a crossword puzzle.

The most disturbing problem is the extraordinary number of typos present!Many times, two letters are transposed in the puzzle and you will be told that your answers are incorrect; to have the program count your efforts as a "success," you must know the _REAL_ answer and then play around with the letters to make it match the program's _incorrect_ answer.I was quite disappointed by this particular flaw.While I have experienced the same problem with other crossword software titles, I had hoped that a product associated with the New York Times would have placed a higher priority on accuracy.It's disheartening to see such a fine paper lend their name to a clearly inferior product. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

So much fun!!
My 2 sons(14 and 16) and I love playing this game.In the summer we always try to have a study time of a couple of hours every day and this is always their first choice for one of the hours.It's not like sitting down with a book, but they do learn things accidently.I wish there were a Jeopardy structured just for school questions, but this is still great.

What Computer Game Is Close To Perfection?
The second edition of Jeopardy is a very good computer simulation of the TV game show. The graphics and gameplay are outstanding. The bonus features, such as a sample contestant exam and brief interviews with Alex Trebek, are a nice touch. However, even though I've only played the game a half dozen times, a couple of the categories have already been repeated.In addition, it's frustrating when you type in the correct answer but, because of a minor spelling error, the answer is incorrect. I've also noticed that, in Final Jeopardy, my computer opponents ALWAYS bet their entire winnings.Despite these very minor complaints, I found Jeopardy to be consistently enjoyable to play.I can't wait until I've won enough games to qualify for the tournament of champions!

jeopardy
I THOUGHT I WAS PRETTY SMART, UNTIL I SEEN THIS GAME. ITS A OK GAME YOU JUST HAVE TO THINK.

Very FUN
This game is very fun. I love watching it on television. I was just so happy when I got it!

Best Ever....
Seems that people hate this game, I dont think so. It is the best version of Jeopardy yet. It has many more features, for a very cheap price.

Thanks, John ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Faster than you can say "cha-ching," Disney has released Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: a terrific realization of the wildly successful television game show. Boasting voice work by Regis Philbin himself and a game engine by the makers of the well-respected You Don't Know Jack series, this is the perfect family title.

We originally reviewed the title for about an hour and a half before surmising its rating. By all means a good title, there's one big problem that arises only after repeated hours of play: the questions repeat, and repeat ... and repeat. Frankly, the resurfacing of questions--there are only about 200 total--was the only way we made it to a million dollars, but we can see that not everyone sees this as an enjoyable "asset." The justification from the manufacturer is that the package is at a low price and was never meant for hard-core gamers (or people who install the game on multiple machines). But even for just twenty dollars, you'll wind up being really sure how many stock make up the Dow 500 after five to ten hours of game play, and may walk away annoyed. People looking to purchase this game for multiplayer action also won't be pleased, since players who have spent time with the game will be at an advantage to climb to higher dollar amounts.

The best elements of the real-life game show through: in particular, Regis and his friendly-yet-sarcastic commentary. The software even mimics the pauses Regis takes, building tension as the (virtual) dollars mount up. "You think it's D?" he asks. With more inflection, and as if you're nuts, he adds: "That's your answer?" Then he bellows: "You are correct!" With touches like these, players really do feel like they're in the hot seat. (Regis even makes fun of you when you flunk out, exhorting you not to spend your zero-dollar check in one place.)

The game begins with the same painfully simple hundred-dollar-increment questions, revolving around pop-culture topics like Pac Man, the Jeffersons, and "Who's known as the 'Chairman of the Board'?" Just like the show, the easy questions soon dissipate into the more challenging, with topics revolving around things like the United Nations Security Council. The same lifelines are also in place, but instead of calling on your own support person--who's most likely standing behind your shoulder, ready to play the next round--you're saddled with Regis's own friends. (He seems to travel in a pretty uneducated crowd, since they provided wrong answers much of the time, tripping us up.)

Another warning: this isn't really a multiplayer game in the true sense of the word. All the parties try to buzz in on one question, ranking certain choices, for example, in numeric order. Whoever is quickest with the right answer wins the chance to see the questions through to the full million. That translates to a lot of time spent watching someone else play, but with this game, it's somehow excusable.

With great, simple graphics influenced by the show and the same violin-and-heartbeat soundtrack, Millionaire deserves to be a runaway success. The creators worked quickly but well, creating a game that everyone can enjoy, provided you can accept its considerable glitches. For fans of the TV game, time spent with this game will have you smiling as broadly as million-dollar-winner John Carpenter--without all the tax headaches in the morning. --Jennifer Buckendorff ... Read more

Reviews (134)

GOOD GAME BUT MY AUNT HATES IT
Let's face it i'm a giant Millionaire fan and was so psyched when the cdrom game came out.When I have time I still play it.But i'll tell who was the big naysayer when I played it. My aunt actually couldn't answer all the questions and couldn't even get past the FF round then finally got discouraged when Regis gave her the wrong answer. But what can you expect from a not really true Millionaire fan who was smart than her true fan niece.But with my help my aunt knew how to play. This is a really cool game which I think is really easy.Now if a Meredith Veira hosted 4th edition comes out

FUN IF YOU CAN DEAL WITH QUESTIONS THAT REPEAT
This is the only game of the Millionaire series that actually made me happy and actually a fan of Regis Philbin.But the happiness was short-lived when I noticed that some of the questions repeated repeated and repeated.I mean like a broken record but anyway I actually won the milllion over the weekend with help from my Dad and boy were we whooping with joy when I won or shall I say we won.Then by the next days I played it it would suddenly freeze and shut down but I didn't mind starting it again.The only drawback I have is as with all the games in the Millionaire series is WHY OH WHY don't they put the whooping sound that signals the end of the show when you quit.The most wonderful part is the way Regis thanks you for winning by saying I love you and I wondered why he didn't blow you a kiss. A great game for any Regis Phibin or Millionaire fan.
Enjoy,
Regis {REGIS PHILBIN'S #1 FAN AND PROUD TO BE}
P.S. Don't forget to head out to the new Who Wants to be a Millionaire Play It live show At Walt Disney World and also at Disney's California Adventure

Great Black Screen to Go with Every Question!
We got this game free in a box of Corn Chex. We thought, Oh this will be fun since the show is cool. So we got home and played it and it was so annoying! There's just like a black screen before and after the question shows up and a black background. Just, don't buy it if you want to have any fun.

Insipid version of a passing fad
When Millionaire first was on in the summer of 1999, I was thoroughly addicted. This was novel, new television. Now, of course, it's repetitive and boring, but for a while there was really a spark there.

The computer game, however, always.... It hogged memory, was hard to control, and wasn't very much fun. It's sad, but the online free version at ABC.com was a lot more fun. I generally don't like games where there's no flexibility and very little fun, so if you're like me (and I would hope so!), avoid this one!

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? . . . I Do, I Do!
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is equal parts fun and frustrating.It's fun because you get to test your knowledge and see just how smart you are.It's great for getting your heart beating.But it's also frustrating because it makes you feel like such an idiot at times."If only I would have used one of my lifelines instead of guessing on the $64,000 question.What was I thinking?!"

I have expressed my frustrations more than once while playing this game.But that's good.It just makes me want to beat it even more!

The game plays just like the TV show.For single players, you're thrown into the hot-seat immediately.But for multiple players, you have to play the Fastest-Finger Game, something that I seem to get beat at a lot.For this review, we'll just say I won the Fastest-Finger Round.Hey, I feel like a millionaire already!

Just like the TV show, you pit your skills against what the computer has to offer.A negative thing about this is that you don't get all the time in the world to guess the answer like people do on TV; you only get 30 seconds, which can be irritating sometimes.

Let's say you decide to use one of your lifelines.The trick here is that using a lifeline doesn't always assure you of the right answer!It's not a trick by the designers; all the questions you are asked by the computer were asked of hundreds of people before the game was brought out.The actual figures you're given, for example, when you use the "ask the audience" lifeline are real figures.So it is possible for 90% of the audience to go with an answer and still be wrong.Only until you've played the game do you realize how FRUSTRATING that can be.

Regis Philbin commentates throughout this game like he does on the TV show, and here he is both funny and a pest.Depending on your mood, you'll find his wisecracks after you've crashed and burned for the 100th time either acceptable or annoying.

About the only actual negative thing about this game is that once you have played it enough times, it gets WAY to easy.There are only around 200 questions total, and so they just keep getting recycled.After having played for a short while, the first five or so questions are a snap.They shouldn't be, however.Games like this should be a challenge.

But there is still enough fun in it for a person to enjoy.The questions do get harder as you go along, and your heartrate and pulse do start to rise as you inch your way closer and closer to the million.Of course, it's only a game, you keep telling yourself.But still - a million dollars, real or otherwise, is still a million dollars!

Despite its few shortcomings, this game is a lot of fun to play.Personally, I think this game should have come with a lot more questions instead of forcing the buyer to buy the 2nd, 3rd, Sports, Kids, and whatever other versions of the game that are out on the market.

Regardless, there is still enough challenge and charm in this game to play it multiple times.And finally winning the million does bring a great deal of satisfaction.Even if all you get is an imaginary check. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Sports Edition puts you in the hot seat, right across from Regis Philbin. Win a million bucks by answering 15 sports-centric questions from topics including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and golf. If you are stumped, don't worry; you'll have full lifeline support. Players can ask the audience, phone a friend, or use their 50/50. Do you have what it takes to be a millionaire? ... Read more

Reviews (8)

TOOOOO EASY!!!
This Millionaire Sports is for dummies. The questions are so so easy. I won the million the very first time I played it. I don't even watch any sports at all! I even had a five year old play this game and he even one the million the first time. This software is no challenge at all. If you are looking for a challenging game, this game is definitely not for you. I'm warning you, this game is really really easy....

CHALLENGING...NOT TRUE TO THE SHOW
WELL,THE SPORTS EDITION FIRST OFF ELIMINATED SOME SOUND EFFECTS...THE DUM-DUM THING BETWEEN THE QUESTIONS,AND THE 50/50 SOUND,MAKING IT SEEM LESS LIKE ARE AUCTUALLY ON THE SHOW,SAME WITH THE 3RD EDITION. LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THESE QUESTIONS,THE QUESTIONS,ARE SO HARD...YOU CAN START AT $100,YOU WOULD THINK IT WOULD BE A $16,000 QUESTION!! ONCE WE LOOKED UP A $64,000 QUESTION ON THE NET (OUT OF LIFELINES OF COURSE,BE PREPARED TO LOSE LIFELINES EARLY THE FIRST TIME YOU PLAY THIS,UNTIL THEY START REPEATING THE QUESTIONS!),AND WE FOUND THE ANSWER,BUT THE GAME SAID IT WAS SOMETHING ELSE! GAME IS NOT TRUE TO THE SHOW. BUT FUN IF YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT SPORTS,BELIEVE ME,YOU HAVE TO,TO WIN THE MILLION,CUZ THEY GET SO TOUGH!

THANKS FOR READING ME REVIEW!

Big Letdown
Even though the first two games had thier drawbacks this takes the cake as being the worst in the seires. Iwas excited when I first got this game but right from the start I knew I hated it. I love sports but they should never try this again. First of all the game is so slow not only the intro this time but everything and they give info after some questions to tell you why it is right. Regis goes back to his old tactics crude, annyoing, and obnoxcious. The questions repeat so it is easy to win the million. I was disgusted with this game. This is basically the first edition but somehow worse. Don't get this game it's a waste.

Great game!
We've really enjoyed this game since we got it.I like that the Fastest Finger is better now - the way it was on the first one didn't make any sense.The questions can get tough but, hey, you don't want to win every time, right?A very cool game for sports fans but if you aren't into sports, stick with the regular game - you won't get far on this one!

not a million-dollar winner
On one hand, the questions are HARD. Harder than the WWTBAM 2nd edition. And they are varied in breadth and scope. On the other hand, the game engine tends to repeat questions much more quickly than WWTBAM2. Plus some of the musical cues (the ones which play before a question is displayed, to be precise) are missing. However, for the entertainment value, it's a pretty good buy. Not great, not a million-dollar-level, but if you love the TV show... it's not bad. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

An overnight sensation in the trivia-rich '80s, the world's favorite trivia game comes to life with thousands of film clips, images, and sound clips. Play the familiar classic board version or the fast-paced version with rapid-fire questions. See if you have what it takes to be a trivia master. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Wish we could have got it to work!
We purchased it through eBay, years ago. After installing, we couldn't get it to load up on our older computer which runs Win98SE, or our 2 year old Gateway which runs WinXP. Wish it would have worked, new Trivial Pursuit on cd-rom is hard to come by. (Unless you're a NASCAR or a Disney fan. We couldn't stand the Trivial Pursuit -- Unhinged.)

Fun to play with your kids (or parents) :)
This game was a Christmas gift about 4 years ago I would say, and when I first got the game my Mom and I would duke it out with each other on a daily basis (she was a teacher of history and psychology, I a 16 year old sophomore) she always won, I don't think it was very fair competition.But it was always fun.It's very educational, but again enjoyable.Since that time, my life has changed dramatically (my Mom died, my Dad got re-married, and I have moved to a different town and been through 3 computers), but I still have the game.I just found it yesterday and re-installed it on my computer.It brought back fun memories and I'm enjoying it all over again (and being that I've had 2 and 1/2 year of college, am quite a bit better now).Buy this game, and spend some time with your kids...good memories last forever. ... Read more

Features

• Crossword Creator designs personalized puzzles with up to 100 dictionaries -- 38 fun puzzles, 6 backgrounds and multiple font sizes
• Cryptograms will let you share codes and word scrambles -- make up your own cryptic messages with multiple difficulty levels
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• Word Find is an infinite number of randomly generated puzzles -- choose your font, style or puzzle size
• Also includes Concentration, the classic memory game