Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party / Strategy
Hollywood Squares
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party, Strategy |
| Developer | GameTek |
| Publisher | GameTek |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Hollywood Squares is a board, card or party game developed by GameTek. It blends board, card & party and strategy elements.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 22 NES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
GameTek also made Fisher-Price: Firehouse Rescue for the NES.
Hollywood Squares 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 Hollywood Squares 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.
Hollywood Squares cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| P1's Character Modifier | 005A:00 |
|---|---|
| P2's Character Modifier | 005B:00 |
| Fake Infinite Time To Answer Question | 02E9:19 |
| Infinite Time To Answer Question | 0006:09 |
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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.
Hollywood Squares FAQ
When did Hollywood Squares come out on the NES?
Hollywood Squares was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Hollywood Squares?
It was developed by GameTek.
Is Hollywood Squares multiplayer?
Yes. Hollywood Squares supports up to 2 players.
How long does Hollywood Squares take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Hollywood Squares 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.
Read more about Hollywood Squares on Wikipedia. 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.