Anticipation
Anticipation combines progressive drawing guesses with a board race. Players buzz in before an image is complete, spell the English answer, and move according to the remaining countdown while collecting colors needed to reach higher boards.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.2 / 10
About this game
Anticipation combines progressive drawing guesses with a board race. Players buzz in before an image is complete, spell the English answer, and move according to the remaining countdown while collecting colors needed to reach higher boards. Human and computer players can total four, and higher difficulty removes drawing dots, hides letter spaces, and introduces harder puzzles. Earlier recognition brings greater movement but risks yielding the puzzle after a mistake. The tension works naturally with a group, while repeated prompts, English spelling, and shared-controller arrangements create barriers. This description covers the original fc release represented by this catalog entry and does not assume conveniences introduced by later ports.
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Anticipation combines progressive drawing guesses with a board race. Players buzz in before an image is complete, spell the English answer, and move according to the remaining countdown while collecting colors needed to reach higher boards.
Human and computer players can total four, and higher difficulty removes drawing dots, hides letter spaces, and introduces harder puzzles. Earlier recognition brings greater movement but risks yielding the puzzle after a mistake. The tension works naturally with a group, while repeated prompts, English spelling, and shared-controller arrangements create barriers. Overall, its main strengths are Progressive drawing and buzzer risk combine naturally; Support for up to four participants suits group play. Its material limitations are The puzzle pool eventually repeats; English spelling and shared controls restrict access. This score covers the original platform release represented by this catalog record and excludes conveniences added by emulators or later ports. The evidence supports this balance.
Strengths
- Progressive drawing and buzzer risk combine naturally
- Support for up to four participants suits group play
Weaknesses
- The puzzle pool eventually repeats
- English spelling and shared controls restrict access
Who it is for: Groups comfortable with English vocabulary and local guessing games.
Play notes: Players need enough English spelling ability to enter answers quickly.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Support for up to four participants suits group play; English spelling and shared controls restrict access. | Reviewed | 7.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Progressive drawing and buzzer risk combine naturally; The puzzle pool eventually repeats. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Support for up to four participants suits group play; presentation is judged within the original platform conditions, with no bonus for age alone. | Reviewed | 7.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Judged on the original fc release's input, readability, saving, and accessory conditions. The puzzle pool eventually repeats. | Reviewed | 6.7 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Rare
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Release date
- 1988
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Puzzle · Primary genreCard & Tabletop
- Tags
- Player versus PlayerShort SessionsTriviaParty-friendlyReplayableFamily-friendlyBoard and Tabletop Play2D Graphics
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1988
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