JEOPARDY! 2 Demo

JEOPARDY! 2 is no longer supported, so it is now impossible to purchase the application. Nonetheless, you can still download it from Softpedia and use it with the limitations listed on this page. Jeopardy is one of the most successful and popular quiz shows in the United States, especially when you consider the fact that it’s still running, after a few decades. People have managed to win millions playing it, not to mention the fact that a powerful computer was part of the competition as well at one point. Hence, it’s only natural that a video game would borrow the idea as well.

JEOPARDY! 2 is a video game that allows you to experience the thrill of being on the show, without actually having to answer tough questions in front of millions of people. Hence, you have the possibility to prove your intelligence and see whether you have what it takes to beat the game. Naturally, the money is make-believe as well, so it’s only your ego that gets rewarded in case you win.

In case you are not familiar with the show, the rules are quite simple. There’s a board full of questions, each one of which amounts to a certain sum of money if you answer correctly. The questions are split into columns on a variety of subjects, and their rewards increase from top to bottom. However, in case you answer wrong, the same sum is deducted from your current balance, which makes things a lot more interesting in the long run.

To make things more fun, you are allowed to create a character when you first start the game, as well as customize it according to your preferences. Hence, you can at least try to make it look a bit like you, and maybe get an extra kick out of the experience. Not only that, but the environments and the decorations are the same as they are in the show, so you should feel right at home.

The most important part of the game are the actual questions, because they decide whether you are having fun or not. Naturally, the subjects are inspired by the quiz show as well, and they include domains like politics, history and The Simpsons. Although you might have a hard time understanding the questions if you are not familiar with the show, it is worth noting that they are usually quite difficult and demanding.

In the end, JEOPARDY! 2 may not be as thrilling as the real thing, but it comes pretty close. Hence, if you fancy yourself a fan of the quiz show and you would like to test your intellectual might in a virtual recreation, this might very well be the way to do it.