Wheel of Fortune Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Board, Card & Party

Wheel of Fortune

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperImagitec Design
PublisherGameTek
Players1–3 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Wheel of Fortune is a board, card or party game released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2.

Imagitec Design also made Brutal: Paws of Fury, TNN Outdoors Bass Tournament '96 and American Gladiators for the Genesis.

Wheel of Fortune supports up to 3 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 Genesis 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 Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Wheel of Fortune cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Time To Choose LettersFF01E3:28

See all Wheel of Fortune cheats

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Wheel of Fortune FAQ

When did Wheel of Fortune come out on the Genesis?

Wheel of Fortune was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Wheel of Fortune?

It was developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek.

Is Wheel of Fortune multiplayer?

Yes. Wheel of Fortune supports up to 3 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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