Has there ever been a more perfect marriage than TV and games? Certainly, television game shows have been among the most popular programs since the medium's inception.
And of course, TV Game Shows can be turned into great board games. Nearly all of the popular game shows over the years, from Password to Wheel of Fortune to Family Feud and Catch 21, have been turned into board games. This works better in some cases than in others of course, but in general, game show games are among the very best Board Games Based On TV Shows.
The following are a few of the many board games based on TV game shows:
Game Show Board Games
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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
For kids, here's an opportunity to show up the adults; and for grown-ups, this game offers a chance to show how much-or how little-you remember from your school days. Based on the breakaway hit game show featuring Jeff Foxworthy, the Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader Board Game tests knowledge on a range of topics taken from actual 5th Grade curriculum. To come out on top, answer 11 questions that the average 5th grader knows. It sounds easy enough, but don't get cocky-maybe you'll need to cheat off of a classmate in order to answer correctly! Who will walk away with the grand prize? Will you have to admit that no, you are NOT smarter than a 5th grader?
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Can You Beat Ken?
Trivia buffs and game show groupies, here's your chance to face off against the ultimate know-it-all, Ken Jennings! The Salt Lake City software engineer rose to fame in 2004 with a record-setting streak as Jeopardy game show champion, amassing over $2.5 million dollars in earnings for his 74 straight wins. And now you can challenge the champ in his exciting trivia board game! All players race against Ken to see who can reach $2.6 million dollars first, by answering trivia questions on such subjects as history, sports, science, and contemporary music. All 1200 questions in the game were posed to Ken Jennings. Can you answer the questions he couldn't? Can You Beat Ken?
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Deal or No Deal DVD Game
Join Howie Mandel, the Money Girls and the Banker to play Deal or No Deal -- in your living room! Deal or No Deal is the TV game show phenomenon that has taken the country by storm! Now you can play the DVD version at home, any time you want! Players or teams take turns opening 26 silver cases (each with a different amount of money hidden inside) and receiving offers for their own case from the mysterious Banker. When the Banker makes an offer to buy your case, you'll need to answer Howie's question, "Deal or No Deal?" The fun, interactive DVD does all the work, so there's nothing for players to do except answer the one question: "Deal or No Deal?"
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Family Feud (3rd Edition)
In Family Feud - 3rd Edition, match the most popular survey answers and win! This new edition features over 750 survey questions and answers to one of America's longest running and most beloved TV game shows. With everything from the Face Off to the Feud to the Fast Money Round, the Family Feud home game offers all the fun of the TV show right in your own home! So play, pass, and steal your way to victory. The top eight answers are on the board, do you know what the "Survey Says?" Includes scoreboard, strike indicator, 3 "X" markers, play money, 1 magic marker, survey answer booklet, and complete instructions.
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Family Feud Quick Pick Edition
The survey says "The Family Feud is fun!" The Family Feud Quick Pick edition has 45 rounds of survey questions and answers. Everything from the TV show ranging from the Face Off to the Fast Money Round is included in this travel-friendly game tin. You're sure to have a good time battling friends and family anytime, anywhere as you play, pass, and steal your way to victory!
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Family Feud Strikeout Card Game
Family Feud Strikeout is packed with survey questions from the hit TV game show! Try to get the top answers before you get a strike and play volleys over to the opposing team. They get a strike? You gain control! Battle back and forth until somebody completes the card... or strikes out trying! -
Jeopardy Board Game
This is the board game version of Jeopardy, the long-running TV quiz show! Players give questions and answers in dozens of catagories. Play the Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy to win the game!
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Jeopardy ESPN Edition
Jump into the sports hot seat with ESPN Jeopardy! 1,000 sports questions will test your jock knowledge in categories such as ESPN's Players You Love to Hate, Ballparks and Arenas, NBA Head Coaches, ESPN Personalities, ESPN Original Movies and more. If you think you know the response, try to be the first player to buzz in on the electronic unit and try to win some cash. In Final Jeopardy!, the electronic unit plays the ESPN SportsCenter theme. You've got 35 seconds to respond correctly to the clue for your chance at victory!
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Let's Make A Deal
Join in the fun and suspense of making deals for what's inside the box or behind the curtains with this new home version of Wayne Brady's Let's Make a Deal! For 3 - 4 players, ages 8 and up. Contents Include: Stage with curtain and box reveals, prize and zonk! Cards, play money and instructions. -
Match Game DVD Game
Join host Gene Rayburn and his panel of wacky celebrity quests as you to try to match answers with the stars. Based on the classic TV game show from the 70's and 80's era (and #1 rated show on The Game Show Network), The Match Game DVD features hilarious answers from all your favorite celebrity panel stars from that era, including Betty White, Richard Dawson and of course Charles Nelson Reilly.
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Million Dollar Password
Password is the classic word association game! Teams of two square off to see who can guess the secret password first. Million Dollar Password is a modern update of the hit television show, and this version of the game also offers a three player variation in which one player gives the clues. You've got to be very clever when you communicate because players can give only one-word clues. The fewer clues given, the higher the score. The electronic timer counts down the rounds with each successive round being more difficult than the previous. The player or team that guesses the most words with the fewest clues wins. Make it to the bonus round and get five passwords in a minute and a half to win $1,000,000! -
Minute To Win It Card Game
Can you complete this challenge and prove that you've got what it takes to win it in a minute? In Minute to Win It, Challenge cards explain what to do and Stunt cards let you do it! You'll use the floor, the wall, the table - all to complete the hilarious challenges! Everyone can play, anyone can win. The timer won't let you forget - you have a minute to win it! -
Minute To Win It Family Game
Minute to Win It has the props and challenges to play the hit TV game show at home! First choose the card. Next, use the props to complete the challenge and get the prize! Everyone can play and anyone can win. The timer won't let you forget - you have a Minute to Win It! -
Password 50th Anniversary Edition
Premiering in 1961 with quintessential host Allen Ludden at the helm, Password has been entertaining America both as a game show and home version for fifty years! Celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the Original Secret Word Game classic with this commemorative 50th Anniversary Edition, featuring 2000 of the best secret passwords of all time! Betty White says it's her favorite game. Rediscover the fun! -
Password DVD Game
Who's the fastest at guessing the secret password? The classic word association game is back in a DVD edition! Players guess passwords and score points. One team member slips on the special glasses to see the secret password, then gives a one-word clue to help his teammate guess what it is. New DVD edition combines all the fun and excitement of the game show along with the strategy and interactivity that has made the home version the number 2 best selling word game of all time. Featuring retro 'reveal glasses' to enable only the clue givers the ability to see the Password.
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Password Lightning Round Card Game
As in the classic TV game show, Password, players use one-word clues to get their partner to guess the secret password! But now you're ON THE CLOCK! Race to get as many Password cards as you can in 60 seconds. Then it's your opponents turn. Highest score after 3 rounds wins! -
Password Quick Pick Edition
The classic television word association game is now available in a travel-friendly game tin! In Password Quick Pick edition, teams of two square off to see who can guess the secret password first. But you've got to be clever when you communicate because players can give only one-word clues, and the fewer clues given the higher the score. The team that guesses the most words with the fewest clues wins!
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Pictionary
Pictionary is the classic party game that plays like charades, only on paper. Instead of acting, you sketch clues to your teammates. All that's needed is a little imagination and a fast pencil! Other versions of the game are also available: , .
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The Newlywed DVD Game
How much do you know, or not know, about your spouse? Play the Newlywed Game DVD Edition and find out. One spouse writes the answer to a question (sometimes quite personal), then the other answers the same question. Do the answers match? It's great adult fun as you play against friends or select opponents from the DVD. 1-4 couples. Ages 18 and up.
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The Newlywed Game - Deluxe Edition
The Newlywed Game is the classic game of love and laughter! It's couple versus couple in this home version of the eternally entertaining game show where you'll discover how much you really know or don't know about your significant other. This Newlywed Game Deluxe Edition features a question booklet with over 600 questions for classic play as well as a DVD for an interactive experience with Bob Eubanks and couples from the TV game show!
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The Price Is Right DVD Game
"Come on down!" and play TV's favorite game show at home! DVD technology lets you experience The Price is Right game show just like a real contestant! Play on your TV and try your hand at PLINKO, Cliffhangers and the Showcase Showdown.
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Wheel Of Fortune Deluxe
Fast-action Deluxe Wheel of Fortune game is just like the TV game show! Spin, solve the puzzle and win! You've watched the popular TV game show for years, and now it's time for you to play the home version! Spin the wheel to uncover letters, make money, and try to solve the puzzle. Includes authentic replica of the wheel, plastic game board with conceal/reveal windows, 160 puzzles, play money, wipe-off chart for used letters and free spin tokens.
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Wheel Of Fortune Disney Edition
Wheel of Fortune Disney brings fun to the whole family! Categories include Heroes and Heroines, Villains, Movie Titles, Song Titles, and more. Spin the uniquely shaped Mickey Mouse wheel, pick a letter, purchase a vowel, and solve the word puzzle. Earn Disney Dollars for correctly guessing the puzzles. Customize you wheel with interchangeable wheel wedges, allowing you to win imaginary vacation prizes. What better way to bring puzzle solving fun together with your favorite Disney characters!
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