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Jeopardy!

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Test your knowledge across categories, answer in the form of a question to win cash.

The Sega Genesis version of Jeopardy! was released in 1992 by GameTek, developed by Park Place Productions/Imagineering. The original Jeopardy! game concept dates to the 1964 TV show, but the first video game adaptation was the 1984 computer game by Sharedata, making 1984 the original video game release year.


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Released
1992
Original release
1984
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Size
263.39 KB
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About Jeopardy!

"Jeopardy!" for the Sega Genesis is an adaptation of the television quiz show. It incorporates the program's signature music and features the voice of the host, Alex Trebek. Players can compete against computer opponents or engage in multiplayer matches.

The gameplay is structured across two distinct rounds. Contestants select from presented categories, each containing clues phrased as brief descriptions. Providing the correct response, which must be a very short phrase, awards virtual currency. The monetary value is tied directly to the question's difficulty, with higher rewards for more challenging clues. An incorrect guess results in a penalty, deducting that amount from the player's score.

Jeopardy! Screenshots

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Copyright screen
Title screen!
Who is a character that was originally a bit player in Thimble Theatre?
Of course I am, TREBEK!