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America’s Favorite Quiz Show
Just like the television show, this Jeopardy! game system is hosted by the one-and-only Alex Trebek, who guides players through the three rounds of the game — Jeopardy, Double Jeopardy, and Final Jeopardy. Designed for one to three players, this fast-paced “answer and question” game provides over 1,200 clues. For the first time ever, this game version of the Jeopardy! even features audio and visual clues presented by the show’s “Clue Crew.”
The infrared set-top transmitter and buzzers allow for wireless control of the game. View larger.
What We Think
Fun Factor:
Durability:
(what this means)
The Good: Fun game for the whole family
The Bad: Buzzers take awhile to get used to
In a Nutshell: Interactive, stimulating game
At a Glance
Ages: 8 and older
Requires: 6 AAA batteries
Rules Of the Game
A player chooses a category and dollar amount from the interactive game board and Alex reads the clue. The reverse of most other games, Jeopardy! players are given the answer, and must in turn provide the correct question. After the answer is read, an onscreen prompt appears, informing contestants they may buzz in with a response. A correct response earns the player the dollar amount of the question, but that same amount is subtracted from a player’s score if their response is incorrect.
In Double Jeopardy, the amounts of the first round are doubled. Hidden in the first two rounds are special Daily Doubles, which are clues given only to the player who selects one. This contestant can wager any amount of money they’ve earned so far in the game. In Final Jeopardy, all players wager as much or little of their earnings as they wish on a last and difficult clue that often determines the winner of the game.
Using the Buzzers
Instead of saying the question aloud, this home game system allows the first player that presses their hand-held buzzer to choose from three multiple-choice questions. The three durable plastic buzzers rest in a miniature podium — like the one contestants share on the show.
Each buzzer features four buttons: the red “enter” button buzzes in and selects a category; the three blue buttons scroll through categories and select questions. The game DVD also includes a quick visual setup guide for hooking up the game system to your TV and DVD player and programming the buzzers. An included IR set-top transmitter enables the buzzers to be used as remote controls. Each buzzer requires two AAA batteries.
What’s in the Box
DVD game system, DVD, IR set-top transmitter, DVD control wire, podium with three wireless buzzers.
From the Manufacturer
This is Jeopardy! America’s Favorite Quiz show and this is the patented MGA DVD game system that bring all the excitement of the show right into you living room! Hosted by the one and only Alex Trebek, the MGA DVD game features stunning graphics, real-time scoring and unique wireless buzzer system. You’ll feel like an actual contestant-just grab the buzzer and you’re ready to play!
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Famous quiz show game system with hand-held buzzers
20 original episodes featuring more than 1,200 clues
Easy visual setup guide for system and buzzers
Includes DVD game system, DVD, IR set-top transmitter, DVD control wire, podium with 3 buzzers.
Easy to see scoring
