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Wheel of Fortune
1975
Rules assistance for Wheel of Fortune
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Wheel of Fortune
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Wheel of Fortune is a board game released in 1975 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Merv Griffin and its main mechanics are Spelling.
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About the game
Editions vary, but a familiar phrase or name is hidden on the gameboard. Either the letters represented by cards are face down or the letters are covered by slides. Before guessing letter, a player must spin the eponymous Wheel of Fortune to determine how much each letter, if revealed, is worth to one’s account. Every spin is risk, however, because one could lose a turn or spin "Bankrupt" which means lose a turn and forfeit one’s earnings! Consonants only can be guessed after spinning the wheel; vowels can be guessed at a cost. A player can continue taking one’s turn until a wrong guess is made and then the turn passes to the next player. Only the player who solves the word puzzle can keep the earnings made for that round. The player who has made the most money after a predetermined number of puzzles is the winner. The game is a faithful adaptation to the wildly popular television series.
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Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Parker Brothers
- Tilsit
- Waddingtons
- Kod Kod
- N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm)
- Nilco S.A.
- MB Juegos
- Milton Bradley
- Mattel, Inc.
- Clementoni
- Crown & Andrews Ltd.
- Diset S. A.
- Kärnan
- MB Giochi
- MB Spellen
- MB Jeux
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- Croner
- TF1 Games
- MB spill
- Playtoy Industries
- Imagination Games
- Tyco
- Oliver Games
- Lucky Numbers, Inc.
Questions and answers
Wheel of Fortune supports 2–4 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 Wheel of Fortune is 60 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 Wheel of Fortune for ages 10 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.
Wheel of Fortune has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Wheel of Fortune belongs to these categories: Word Game and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Spelling. 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 credited designers of Wheel of Fortune are: Merv Griffin. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Wheel of Fortune 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.