Product Overview
- Product Name: Wheel of Fortune Junior Edition
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Test your wordplay skills with Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition for the NES, a kid-friendly take on the classic TV game show. Designed with younger audiences in mind, this edition features simplified puzzles with age-appropriate vocabulary and categories. Spin the iconic wheel, buy vowels, and solve the puzzle before your opponents in a colorful adaptation that brings all the excitement of the show into your living room.
Gameplay Features
- Simplified word puzzles tailored for younger players
- Colorful graphics and animations inspired by the TV show
- Single-player or multiplayer gameplay for up to 3 contestants
- Customizable contestant names and avatars
- Classic wheel-spinning and letter-guessing mechanics
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition was one of several NES adaptations of the popular game show, but it stood out for targeting a younger demographic. Although released by GameTek like other Wheel of Fortune titles, its simplified puzzles made it a popular choice for family game nights during the late '80s and early '90s.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: GameTek
- Developer: PopCap
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 043948510019
- SKU: 12518
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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