Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Board, Card & Party

Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition

SystemGame Boy
Released1996
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperData Design
PublisherGameTek
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesJeopardy
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1996, Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition is a board, card or party game developed by Data Design and published by GameTek.

It landed about 7 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1996 include Donkey Kong Land 2, Mole Mania and Bomberman GB 3.

It is part of the Jeopardy series; on the Game Boy you can also try Jeopardy!, Jeopardy! Sports Edition and Jeopardy!: Teen Tournament. The series also appears on other systems with Jeopardy! (NES) and Jeopardy! Junior Edition (NES). Data Design also made Wheel of Fortune for the Game Boy.

Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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Playing Game Boy games today

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Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition FAQ

When did Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition come out on the Game Boy?

Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition was released for the Game Boy in 1996.

Who made Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition?

It was developed by Data Design and published by GameTek.

Is Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition multiplayer?

Yes. Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition supports up to 2 players.

How long does Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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