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The $1,000,000 Pyramid | Released for the Nintendo Wii on March 8th, 2011, ''The $1,000,000 Pyramid'' is directly based on the U.S. game show ''Pyramid'', a long-running program that began circulation on March 26th, 1973.<ref>[https://ew.com/article/2012/04/18/dick-clark-american-bandstand-pyramid-rockin-eve Verification of when ''The $1,000,000 Pyramid'' begins circulation.] Retrieved 04 Apr '21</ref> The project was developed by Ludia Inc. and published by Ubisoft Entertainment. | ||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
It should be noted that, while the game draws its source material from the 1973 program, it is primarily based on the 2002 iteration of the show, gameplay consists of two-player teams—one celebrity and one regular contestant— taking turns giving each other clues to words within one of six categories without saying the answer out loud. | |||
Since the game wasn't popular, few reviews can be found.<ref>[https://metacritic.com/game/wii/the-1000000-pyramid/details Evidence of the Lack of Reviews] Retrieved 18 Dec '20</ref> However, of the review sites that have a listing, people have noted that some screenshots from the game had a noticeably different color scheme and design than what was released.<ref>[https://ign.com/games/the-1000000-pyramid IGN's listing of the game.] Retrieved 20 Sept '20</ref> | |||
==Information== | |||
In August 2020, a new screenshot of the game surfaced online showing the game with a different color scheme. In addition, the logo in the screenshot was a recreation of the 2002 logo instead of the released game's logo. | |||
While the existence of the early version of the game has been confirmed, no ROM or disc of the original version of the game has been found. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | <gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | ||
1000000-pyramid-screens-20101116032712017-3353788.png|Character wardrobe selection | 1000000-pyramid-screens-20101116032712017-3353788.png|Character wardrobe selection. | ||
20200827 111024.jpg|Celebrity selection | 20200827 111024.jpg|Celebrity selection. | ||
20200827 111056.jpg|Category selection | 20200827 111056.jpg|Category selection. | ||
20200827 111043.jpg|The game in progress with a glimpse of the 2002 logo | 20200827 111043.jpg|The game in progress with a glimpse of the 2002 logo. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Pyramid (partially found unaired pilots of American game show; 1973-2012)]] | |||
*[[Pyramid (partially found Bob Stewart game show; 1973-1980)]] | |||
== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Lost video games]] | [[Category:Lost video games|$1,000,000 Pyramid]] | ||
[[Category:Completely lost media]] | [[Category:Completely lost media|$1,000,000 Pyramid]] | ||
Revision as of 21:35, 4 July 2022
The game's front cover.
Status: Lost
Released for the Nintendo Wii on March 8th, 2011, The $1,000,000 Pyramid is directly based on the U.S. game show Pyramid, a long-running program that began circulation on March 26th, 1973.[1] The project was developed by Ludia Inc. and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.
Gameplay
It should be noted that, while the game draws its source material from the 1973 program, it is primarily based on the 2002 iteration of the show, gameplay consists of two-player teams—one celebrity and one regular contestant— taking turns giving each other clues to words within one of six categories without saying the answer out loud.
Since the game wasn't popular, few reviews can be found.[2] However, of the review sites that have a listing, people have noted that some screenshots from the game had a noticeably different color scheme and design than what was released.[3]
Information
In August 2020, a new screenshot of the game surfaced online showing the game with a different color scheme. In addition, the logo in the screenshot was a recreation of the 2002 logo instead of the released game's logo.
While the existence of the early version of the game has been confirmed, no ROM or disc of the original version of the game has been found.
Gallery
Character wardrobe selection.
Celebrity selection.
Category selection.
The game in progress with a glimpse of the 2002 logo.
See Also
- Pyramid (partially found unaired pilots of American game show; 1973-2012)
- Pyramid (partially found Bob Stewart game show; 1973-1980)
References
- ↑ Verification of when The $1,000,000 Pyramid begins circulation. Retrieved 04 Apr '21
- ↑ Evidence of the Lack of Reviews Retrieved 18 Dec '20
- ↑ IGN's listing of the game. Retrieved 20 Sept '20