Anticipation

Anticipation

Released1988
Anticipation was marketed as Nintendo's "first video board game", and was developed by Rare for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988. It allowed for single player against computer-controlled opponents, as well as multiplayer with support for up to four players.
30Wit Score

Details

DeveloperRare
PublisherNintendo
ReleasedNovember 1, 1988
StatusReleased
GenresQuiz/TriviaCard & Board Game
ThemesPartyKids
PlatformsNIN Nintendo Entertainment System
ModesMultiplayerSingle player

Wit-Index Intelligence

Community Score
Mixed Reception30/100

About This Game

Players race through a series of drawing-based challenges where they must identify pictures being sketched by the computer across multiple categories and difficulty levels. Success requires guessing the correct subject of each sketch before moving forward, with completing all levels determining the overall winner. The gameplay blends the visual puzzle-solving of drawing games with the breadth of knowledge expected in trivia competitions, creating a fast-paced contest where speed and recognition skills are equally important.