Wheel of Fortune Featuring Vanna White (USA)

In Wheel of Fortune Featuring Vanna White (USA) NES, players step into the shoes of one of three contestants on the popular Wheel of Fortune television game show. The primary objective is to solve hidden word puzzles by spinning the wheel and guessing letters.

Each turn begins with spinning the gigantic wheel of fortune. The wheel features various wedges, including dollar amounts (e.g., $250, $500, $1000), "Bankrupt" (which causes the player to lose all accumulated money and their turn), "Lose a Turn," and "Free Play" (allowing a free consonant guess or a chance to solve the puzzle without penalty). After spinning the wheel, the player guesses a consonant. If the letter is present in the puzzle, the dollar amount landed on is multiplied by the number of times the letter appears, and this sum is added to the player's score. If an incorrect guess is made, the turn passes to the next contestant.

Players can also choose to buy vowels (A, E, I, O, U) for a fixed cost (typically $250). Purchasing vowels can provide crucial clues to help solve the puzzle. Once a player feels they have enough information, they can attempt to solve the puzzle. If they guess correctly, they keep all the money earned in that round, and a new round begins. If incorrect, the turn is forfeited to another player.

The game consists of three main rounds, followed by a Bonus Round for the player with the highest cumulative score. In the Bonus Round, the player gets an opportunity to win even larger prizes. Vanna White, the iconic co-host, appears to "turn" the correctly guessed letters, adding to the authentic TV show experience.

The graphics and sound on the NES platform are simple but effective, successfully recreating the game show atmosphere. Wheel of Fortune Featuring Vanna White (USA) NES is an engaging puzzle game that requires logical deduction and a bit of luck to win.