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Jeopardy!
1964
Rules assistance for Jeopardy!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Jeopardy!
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Jeopardy! is a board game released in 1964 for 3–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing and Open Drafting.
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About the game
One player acts as "emcee" for two to four other players. In most editions, there are five categories. Each category has five dollar amounts. Behind each dollar amount is an "answer" or trivia clue having to do with the category. When a player thinks he or she knows the correct response to the clue, that person signals and responds in the form of a question. A player is rewarded with the amount associated with the statement if correct, and penalized the corresponding amount if incorrect. When the board is cleared, the process is repeated for "Double Jeopardy" with five new categories and double the stakes. One statement in the first round and two statements in the second round are designated as "Daily Doubles." Only the person who chose the statement may bet any or all of his or her winnings on giving the correct response. One of the highest valued statements in one of the Double Jeopardy categories is saved for the last round, "Final Jeopardy." In this phase, the players secretly bet any or all of their winnings and record their responses. The player with the most amount of money at the end of the game is the winner. The editions published by Parker Brothers and Outset Media are exceptional in that their gameplay features the same number of categories as the television series: six for the Jeopardy round, six for the Double Jeopardy round, and one for the Final Jeopardy round. Awards 1996 Årets Voksenspil, Adult Game of the Year Denmark
Editions
- Jeopardy!enSpin Master Ltd.2022
- Jeopardy!enImagination2020
- Jeopardy!enOutset Media2016
- Jeopardy!enPressman Toy Corp.2006
- Jeopardy!enPressman Toy Corp.2005
- Jeopardy!enPressman Toy Corp.2003
- Jeopardy!enParker Brothers1999
- Jeopardy!enTyco1992
- Jeopardy!enTyco1992
- Jeopardy!enPressman Toy Corp.1990
- Jeopardy!enPressman Toy Corp.1988
- Jeopardy!enPressman Toy Corp.1986
Mechanics
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Parker Brothers
- Parker Spiele
- Milton Bradley
- danspil
- Spin Master Ltd.
- MB Spellen
- MB Jeux
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- Outset Media
- Tyco
- Igloo Books
- Oliver Games (I)
- Gamestar
- Imagination
Questions and answers
Jeopardy! supports 3–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Jeopardy! is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Jeopardy! for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Jeopardy! has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Jeopardy! belongs to these categories: Animals, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Jeopardy! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.