Wheel of fortune board game review

However, each spin of the wheel will either identify how much the guess is worth or it could lead to losing a turn or even being classed as bankrupt. Players can guess consonants after they have spun the wheel but they have to pay to guess the vowels. Players continue their turn until they make a wrong guess with the winner being identified as the one who has the most money following the end of the predetermined number of games.

Since the original was released in , it has been released in a number of countries. A Lucky numbers edition was released in and this was considered to be the travel edition. Players found that Wheel of Fortune was a true representation of the TV show and that provided them with a familiarity that made the game enjoyable to play.

However, it was also found that once the game had been played several times it became possible to recognize past words and phrases that had already been used. An issue buyers could have and people have already mentioned is that all the parts seem quite flimsy and cheap. One positive that parents found was that it made it possible for children to interact and learn how to identify words and phrases.

Clearly, this is a family game that has an educational twist on it. As it can be played by children of such a young age, it means that it is a great way to keep them occupied while providing families with the chance to play together. It might become repetitive over time but there is no doubting that this game is simple to play yet a lot of fun at the same time. Available Amazon ». Met Expectations 7. Replay Value 6. After watching a few shows, however, I realized this effect mimics the changing points of view on the set in an attempt - I'm guessing - to elevate the level of excitement sort of like that weird hopping camera on NYPD Blue makes it seem more "real".

Another problem was that the mouse pointer used to select letters was slow, clunky, and often jumped around the screen in an alarming manner. I made many incorrect guesses and was chastised by Vanna for wasting time because I couldn't get my mouse pointer to simmer down and behave.

The first few games, I played against two computer opponents. Right from the start, I got the general impression that the computer-generated players were having a lot more fun than I was. Big money! But when Computer Player 1 won the fantasy prize - an African ballooning safari - I had no doubt that she was soaring the skies of the Serengeti somewhere between my hard drive and my motherboard.

I, on the other hand, could only imagine going on the luxury cruise I won and paddling my antique wood canoe in a pond that looked like it belonged in one of those bottled water ads.

The big problem I had with my exuberant opponents was that, unless I was in control of the wheel, I spent a lot of time watching my AI counterparts playing, guessing, spinning, and winning. Then, I wised up and played against myself under assumed names, of course. But I have to say, the game soon palled. The mystery phrases were so simple, even I could guess them with only a few letters showing. I totally realize that the object of the game isn't really to guess some difficult phrase or use my brain in any way.

The mystery phrase is just a vehicle of suspense for the greedy players. But the worst part of Wheel of Fortune was the lack of reward. Another couple of games, and I'm cracking my computer case to join Computer Player 1 on her African ballooning safari. With all the elements that makes Wheel of Fortune so popular on TV, this game will let up to three people play at once. Upvote 4 Leave Blank. About the Author. Nicole Freeman. More GameSpot Reviews. Load Comments 0.

Wheel of Fortune First Released unreleased. Average Rating Rating s 6. Sign In to rate Wheel of Fortune Developed by: G.

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