Product Overview
- Product Name: Hollywood Squares
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very 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
Step into the spotlight with Hollywood Squares for the NES, a digital rendition of the iconic television game show. Developed by Rare Ltd. and published by GameTek in 1989, this trivia-based game challenges players to engage with a 3x3 grid of virtual celebrities. Each turn, select a square, listen to the celebrity's humorous or misleading answer to a trivia question, and decide whether to agree or disagree. Correct judgments earn you the square, aiming to complete a line of three Xs or Os. With its blend of wit, strategy, and classic game show excitement, Hollywood Squares offers an entertaining experience for solo players or head-to-head matchups.
Gameplay Features
- Authentic adaptation of the classic Hollywood Squares TV game show.
- Engaging single-player and two-player competitive modes.
- Over 600 diverse trivia questions spanning various topics.
- Humorous celebrity responses requiring keen judgment to discern truth from bluff.
- Bonus round featuring a car giveaway challenge, adding an extra layer of excitement.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Interestingly, the NES version of Hollywood Squares was developed by British company Rare Ltd., known for its later successes with titles like Donkey Kong Country and GoldenEye 007. This game represents one of their early ventures into adapting American television formats for the gaming world.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: GameTek
- Developer: Rare Ltd.
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 043948530000
- SKU: 9115
- 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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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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