Super Jeopardy! NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party / Strategy

Super Jeopardy!

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreBoard, Card & Party, Strategy
DeveloperImagineer
PublisherGameTek
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesJeopardy
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Super Jeopardy! is a board, card or party game developed by Imagineer and published by GameTek. It blends board, card & party and strategy elements.

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 #15 by legacy score.

It is part of the Jeopardy series; on the NES you can also try Jeopardy! and Jeopardy! Junior Edition. The series also appears on other systems with Jeopardy! (Game Boy) and Jeopardy! Sports Edition (SNES). Imagineer also made The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants, Barbie and The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World for the NES.

Super Jeopardy! supports up to 4 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 Super Jeopardy! 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.

Super Jeopardy! gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Super Jeopardy! cheats & codes

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

P1 Character Modifier079E:00
Infinite Time To Answer Question (Seconds)0332:22
Infinite Time To Answer Question (Minutes)0335:22

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Super Jeopardy! walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Jeopardy!.

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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.

Super Jeopardy! FAQ

When did Super Jeopardy! come out on the NES?

Super Jeopardy! was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Super Jeopardy!?

It was developed by Imagineer and published by GameTek.

Is Super Jeopardy! multiplayer?

Yes. Super Jeopardy! supports up to 4 players.

How long does Super Jeopardy! take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Super 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.

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