The game follows a turn-based tic-tac-toe structure built around question rounds. On each turn, a square is occupied by a celebrity panelist, and the player must decide whether that celebrity’s answer to the host’s question is true or false. Correct calls claim the square, while the opponent may take the next turn and try to block key positions. Progress is measured by winning rounds rather than moving through action stages. Controls are menu-driven and simple, with the main focus on answer evaluation and board positioning.
Peter Marshall
The original host, who appears to present questions and manage the flow of the show.
Celebrity guests
Digitized voice appearances from various 1980s celebrities who answer questions and provide the show’s humor.
Take the center square early when possible, since it creates the most line opportunities. Balance offense with defense and block any opponent move that could complete a row, column, or diagonal. When unsure about an answer, look for wording tricks in the question and avoid overcommitting to guesses.
Tips and tricks
The middle square is often the most valuable board position.
Tips and tricks
Watch for trick phrasing in trivia questions before committing to an answer.
Tips and tricks
Defensive blocks matter just as much as trying to build your own line.
User Reviews
A faithful TV-style adaptation with decent presentation for NES hardware.
User Reviews
Simple, slow-paced, and best suited to players who enjoy trivia and game-show formats.
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About Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares is a 1989 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) puzzle, party, trivia game, developed by Sculptured Software and published by Milton Bradley Company. Hollywood Squares is an NES trivia party game developed by Sculptured Software and published by Milton Bradley, based on the long-running TV game show. Players judge celebrity answers to trivia questions and place marks on a tic-tac-toe board to form a line. The game recreates the show’s light comedy style and includes digitized voices for added… You can play Hollywood Squares instantly in your browser at https://classicemu.com — no downloads or installation required, with cloud save support and mobile touch controls.
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