Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade
- Platforms: Amiga, Apple IIGS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation
- Developers: Cinemaware
- Publishers: Activision, Metro 3D
The Three Stooges (1987): A Hilarious Board Game Adventure
Released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, The Three Stooges is a board game video game based on the iconic comedy trio. Players take control of Moe, Larry, and Curly as they attempt to rescue an old woman’s orphanage by earning money in minigames based on various Three Stooges films.
The game board is a map of the United States, with each space representing a different city. Players roll a die to move around the board, and when they land on a city, they are presented with a minigame. The minigames are all based on classic Three Stooges routines, such as the “Who’s on First?” routine and the “Pie Fight” routine.
To win the game, players must collect enough money to purchase the orphanage. The money can be earned by winning minigames, as well as by landing on special spaces on the game board.
The Three Stooges is a fun and challenging game that is sure to please fans of the comedy trio. The minigames are all well-designed and capture the spirit of the Three Stooges’ humor. The game board is also well-designed, and the variety of spaces keeps the game interesting.
Gameplay
The Three Stooges is played on a game board that is a map of the United States. Players roll a die to move around the board, and when they land on a city, they are presented with a minigame. The minigames are all based on classic Three Stooges routines, such as the “Who’s on First?” routine and the “Pie Fight” routine.
To win the game, players must collect enough money to purchase the orphanage. The money can be earned by winning minigames, as well as by landing on special spaces on the game board.
Minigames
The minigames in The Three Stooges are all well-designed and capture the spirit of the Three Stooges’ humor. Some of the minigames include:
- Who’s on First? – In this minigame, players must correctly answer a series of baseball-related questions. The questions are all based on the classic Three Stooges routine of the same name.
- Pie Fight – In this minigame, players must throw pies at each other. The player who throws the most pies wins.
- Punch-Out!! – In this minigame, players must box each other. The player who knocks out the other player wins.
- Stooge Seat – In this minigame, players must sit on a chair that is about to be pulled out from under them. The player who stays on the chair the longest wins.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in The Three Stooges are simple but effective. The characters are all well-drawn and animated, and the backgrounds are colorful and detailed. The sound effects are also well-done, and they help to create a lively and immersive atmosphere.
Overall
The Three Stooges is a fun and challenging game that is sure to please fans of the comedy trio. The minigames are all well-designed and capture the spirit of the Three Stooges’ humor. The game board is also well-designed, and the variety of spaces keeps the game interesting.
Review Score
8/10
Pros
- Fun and challenging gameplay
- Well-designed minigames
- Colorful and detailed graphics
- Great sound effects
Cons
- Some of the minigames can be repetitive
- The game can be difficult for younger players
Review Score
6/10
Art
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