Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
Jeopardy! Junior Edition
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | GameTek |
| Players | 1–3 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Jeopardy |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Jeopardy! Junior Edition is a strategy game developed by Rareware and published by GameTek.
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.
It is part of the Jeopardy series; on the NES you can also try Jeopardy! and Super Jeopardy!. The series also appears on other systems with Jeopardy! (Game Boy) and Jeopardy! Sports Edition (SNES). Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.
Jeopardy! Junior Edition 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Jeopardy! Junior Edition is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Jeopardy! Junior Edition cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Reverse Prizes | ENOZTIEI |
|---|---|
| P1 Character Modifier | 05A2:00 |
| P1 Colour Modifier | 05F3:00 |
| Infinite Time To Consider Question/Answer Question | 0079:09 |
| P1 Is Loaded With $$$$ | 001F:63
001C:63 |
| P2 Goes Heavily Into The Negatives of $$$ | 0020:99
0021:99
0022:99 |
Jeopardy! Junior Edition walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Jeopardy! Junior Edition.
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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.
Jeopardy! Junior Edition FAQ
When did Jeopardy! Junior Edition come out on the NES?
Jeopardy! Junior Edition was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Jeopardy! Junior Edition?
It was developed by Rareware and published by GameTek.
Is Jeopardy! Junior Edition multiplayer?
Yes. Jeopardy! Junior Edition supports up to 3 players.
How long does Jeopardy! Junior Edition take to play?
As a strategy game, Jeopardy! Junior Edition typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. 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.