Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party

Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperRareware
PublisherGameTek
Players1–3 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWheel of Fortune
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Rareware and published by GameTek, Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as a board, card or party game.

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 #20 by legacy score.

It is part of the Wheel of Fortune series; on the NES you can also try Wheel of Fortune, Wheel of Fortune: Family Edition and Wheel of Fortune: Featuring Vanna White. The series also appears on other systems with Wheel of Fortune (N64). Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.

Wheel of Fortune: 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 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 Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition 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.

Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time To Decide Your Actions P10058:63

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Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition 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.

Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition FAQ

When did Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition come out on the NES?

Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition?

It was developed by Rareware and published by GameTek.

Is Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition multiplayer?

Yes. Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition supports up to 3 players.

How long does Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition 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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