Wheel of Fortune Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Board, Card & Party

Wheel of Fortune

SystemGame Boy
Released1990
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperData Design
PublisherGameTek
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Wheel of Fortune is a board, card or party game released in 1990 for the Game Boy, developed by Data Design and published by GameTek.

It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan.

Data Design also made Jeopardy!, Jeopardy! Sports Edition and Jeopardy!: Platinum Edition for the Game Boy.

Wheel of Fortune 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 Wheel of Fortune 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.

Wheel of Fortune gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Wheel of Fortune cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

3 sec. to choose spin, buy, or solve025-60E-F76
30 sec. to choose spin, buy, or solve2B5-60E-F76
60 sec. to choose spin, buy, or solve5A5-60E-F76
Infinite time00A-AAF-193

See all Wheel of Fortune cheats

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Wheel of Fortune FAQ

When did Wheel of Fortune come out on the Game Boy?

Wheel of Fortune was released for the Game Boy in 1990.

Who made Wheel of Fortune?

It was developed by Data Design and published by GameTek.

Is Wheel of Fortune multiplayer?

Yes. Wheel of Fortune supports up to 2 players.

How long does Wheel of Fortune take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Wheel of Fortune 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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