Family Feud NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party

Family Feud

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperBeam Software
PublisherGameTek
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFamily Feud
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Family Feud is a board, card or party game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Beam Software and published by GameTek.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 22 NES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

It is part of the Family Feud series. The series also appears on other systems with Family Feud (SNES) and Family Feud (GBA). Beam Software also made Star Wars, Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II & III for the NES.

Family Feud 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 NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Family Feud 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.

Family Feud gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Family Feud cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time To Answer QuestionSXKKESVK
10 Strike GameZESOGALE
Infinite Time To Answer A Question04CA:63

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Family Feud walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Family Feud FAQ

When did Family Feud come out on the NES?

Family Feud was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Family Feud?

It was developed by Beam Software and published by GameTek.

Is Family Feud multiplayer?

Yes. Family Feud supports up to 2 players.

How long does Family Feud take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Family Feud 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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