Wheel of Fortune - Merchandise
No doubt Wheel of Fortune is one of the most popular US game shows. But, how can you play the game if you are not lucky enough to get to the real show? Or if you are from totally different country?
Here we will tell you how Wheel of Fortune can be available to you no matter where you are at and no matter when you want to play.
Board Games
Due to high popularity of the game show Wheel of Fortune, toy companies have got an idea of creating board games. This idea became very profitable as lots of people wanted to get to play the Wheel of fortune, but only some could make it to the show.
The games were a lot like the original game on the show – they had a wheel, a board, play money and free spin game tokens.
The first board game was created by Milton Bradley in 1975. That days the game had special prize cards that represented game prizes.
There were a lot of versions released until 2002, but since than, Pressman, who created 4 game versions, holds the rights for the home game. These game versions included Wheel of Fortune game “Disney edition” with Mickey Mouse – shaped wheel and the “Simpsons edition”.
Video Games
In addition to board games there were a lot of video games created on the basis of Wheel of Fortune. Most of them were for Playstation, Sega and Nintendo, however there were some for PC. Important to note that all the game versions preserve the likeness of the host to the actual host of the game show. All the games were a lot like the original one and players had the chance to feel like playing the real game any time they wanted.
Slots
Slot machines created on the basis on the game Wheel of Fortune can be recognized at first sight – they all have the game wheel on its top. The first and most classic Wheel of Fortune slots were three-reeled ones with special game symbols and a "WHEEL! OF! FORTUNE!" shout at the biggest prize.
Now, with the invention of video slots, you may find a game with pictures of the hosts, some extra special symbols and other marks saying this game is related to the Wheel of Fortune.