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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Jeopardy!
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 (originally 1987) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | GameTek |
| Players | 1–3 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Jeopardy |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Rareware and published by GameTek, Jeopardy! arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 as a puzzle game. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.
It is part of the Jeopardy series; on the NES you can also try Jeopardy! Junior Edition 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! 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 NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Jeopardy! is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Jeopardy! cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Reverse Prizes | EYKXGGEI |
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Jeopardy! 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.
Jeopardy! FAQ
When did Jeopardy! come out on the NES?
Jeopardy! was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988; the original game dates back to 1987.
Who made Jeopardy!?
It was developed by Rareware and published by GameTek.
Is Jeopardy! multiplayer?
Yes. Jeopardy! supports up to 3 players.
How long does Jeopardy! take to play?
As a puzzle game, Jeopardy! 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.