Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune is based on the popular game show produced by Merv Griffin. The goal is the same as the game show, which is to guess missing letters to solve a puzzle which covers the same subjects as found on the show, such as place, person, thing, phrase, etc. Like the game show, the players spin the wheel, select consonants, buy vowels and hopefully, solve the mystery phrase. The wheel can be "spun" at different strengths by sliding a bar across a selector, and the chances of earning a free spin, losing a turn, and going bankrupt remain.
Game play is for up to two players taking turns, or for one player against the computer. Gameplay moves through three rounds, and a bonus round for a grand prize. Winning is accomplished, essentially, by earning the most money and winning the game by solving the phrases.
There is even a "sexy model" that animates out onto the "stage" -- though the resemblance to Vanna White is minimal at best.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Wheel of Fortune | Nintendo Game Boy.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | GameTek, Inc. | United States; Re-release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | GameTek, Inc. | United States; Re-release | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Califon Productions, Inc. | United States; Re-release | MobyGames |
| Published by | GameTek, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | GameTek, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Califon Productions, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | GameTek, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | GameTek, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Marketed by | STADLBAUER Marketing + Vertrieb Ges.m.b.H | Germany | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Califon Productions, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Video Resolutions Supported | 160×144 | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Color Depth | 2-bit (4 greyscales) | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Hot Seat | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Other | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL GameBoy Color | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Puzzle | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | United States; Re-release | MobyGames |
| 1990 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1991 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 1990-09-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 1990-09-09 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| September 1, 1990 | North America | PriceCharting |
| September 9, 1990 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-WF-USA | United States; Re-release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 043948010038 | United States; Re-release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002ST3O | United States; Re-release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1000436842 | United States; Re-release | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-WF-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 043948010038 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002ST3O | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1000436842 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-WF-FRG | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 043948010038 | Germany | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002ST3O | Germany | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1000436842 | Germany | MobyGames |
| upc | 043948010038 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00002ST3O | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1127 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
