Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares is a game show adaptation published by GameTek for the NES, based on the popular TV series. The game mimics the show's format – a 3x3 grid of celebrity squares, and you must answer trivia questions to claim squares while trying to get three in a row. The gameplay includes two modes: solo against an AI opponent or two-player head-to-head. The questions cover a wide range of topics from general knowledge to pop culture. The celebrities are represented by caricatures, and they give humorous (sometimes false) answers. You must judge if their answers are correct. The presentation is simple, with text-based questions and a scoreboard. A trivia: the actual show featured real celebrities, but the game uses fictional names and animations. The game includes a "block" mechanic to prevent your opponent from winning. Critics found the questions repetitive over time, but it was popular among fans of the show. The graphics are minimal, with a pastel color scheme. It also features a "bonus round" where you answer rapid-fire questions for extra points.