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[Bob Zager]

I've been hoping to find a "Disney Game Night" products from Imagination Gaming, which has been available in UK and Australia for some time.  I've finally seen details come up at a Canadian website, with some rather surprising differences, relating to what was supposedly going to include a digital version of Family Feud. In the first image below, the UK edition accurately shows the Family Fortunes title and the Fremantle logo.  On the Canadian version, sorry for the smaller image, the game is shown as Feud Master: The Survey Game, and no mention of Fremantle.  It's looking like Imagination Gaming has indeed severed ties with Fremantle.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81J57rKw+aL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

https://1di.ca/cdn/shop/files/7193-Disney-Game-Night---USA_PACKSHOT_BACK.png?v=1732460399&width=600

[Bob Zager]

Here is a larger, sharper image of the new electronic WOF game coming this spring:

https://thetoyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EDUCATIONAL-INSIGHTS_WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE-ELECTRONIC-GAME_TB_2025-768x432.jpg

UPDATE 01/12/25:  THE GAME IS AVAILABLE TO BE PURCHASED NOW ON AMAZON.COM AND THE EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS WEBSITES.

[Bob Zager]

I'd just seen a digital copy of Goliath Games' 2025 catalog.  Apparently, they are planning a Seventh edition of WOF, with a new look to the cover logo: https://online.fliphtml5.com/upiul/wjxh/#p=26

They are also planning a U.S. edition of the popular international hit "The Traitors,":     https://online.fliphtml5.com/upiul/wjxh/#p=28

Both games are "Pending licensor approval."

In addition, they still hold the license to "Password," which is apparently available only in the smaller size box; and the "J!" Card Game!

[Jeremy Nelson]

I'd just seen a digital copy of Goliath Games' 2025 catalog.  Apparently, they are planning a Seventh edition of WOF, with a new look to the cover logo: https://online.fliphtml5.com/upiul/wjxh/#p=26

You might have mentioned it here already, but i had no idea Goliath bought Endless and Pressman. The catalog isn't working- did they rebrand the games as well?

Here is a larger, sharper image of the new electronic WOF game coming this spring:

https://thetoyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EDUCATIONAL-INSIGHTS_WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE-ELECTRONIC-GAME_TB_2025-768x432.jpg

UPDATE 01/12/25:  THE GAME IS AVAILABLE TO BE PURCHASED NOW ON AMAZON.COM AND THE EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS WEBSITES.

Here's a video of someone playing it. Announcer sounds like the guy who did all the Ludia games.

[BillCullen1]

Here is a larger, sharper image of the new electronic WOF game coming this spring:

https://thetoyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EDUCATIONAL-INSIGHTS_WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE-ELECTRONIC-GAME_TB_2025-768x432.jpg

UPDATE 01/12/25:  THE GAME IS AVAILABLE TO BE PURCHASED NOW ON AMAZON.COM AND THE EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS WEBSITES.

I just might get this game. I remember in the 90s Tiger Electronics had an electronic version of WOF and several other game shows.

[aaron sica]

So you're literally only using half the wheel, it looks like?

[Jeremy Nelson]

So you're literally only using half the wheel, it looks like?

This, and I'm assuming there's no real use for a million dollar wedge on a game like this.

[Neumms]

So you're literally only using half the wheel, it looks like?

Half of that since only every other wedge lights up.

[aaron sica]

This, and I'm assuming there's no real use for a million dollar wedge on a game like this.

Looks like it's only there for show. As Neumms pointed out, not every wedge lights up. I watched the video and apparently there's six rounds (no mention of a bonus round). People looking for the authentic show experience may be disappointed...Looks like this game's main focus is just to solve puzzles.

[TimK2003]

I'm surprised that they are still cranking out handheld electronic Wheel of Fortune games when for around the same price -- or less -- you can get the same thing on your handheld electronic smartphone, with better graphics and and a crapload more puzzles.   Yeah, you may have to skim through some annoying ads from time to time, but sometimes you can pay a little more to rid them completely or have options to cut the ads short. 

Plus it doesn't become an e-waste brick sitting in an old drawer when the novelty (or battery) wears out, or you've memorized most of the puzzles.

[aaron sica]

I'm surprised that they are still cranking out handheld electronic Wheel of Fortune games when for around the same price -- or less -- you can get the same thing on your handheld electronic smartphone, with better graphics and and a crapload more puzzles. 

I've been playing the WoF Free Play off and on for years.....It's fun and engaging and they've added to it over time. Very good point.

[Sodboy13]

Wow, handheld LCD gaming technology really did peak thirty years ago, didn't it?

Even the old TV play-along WOF gadget had four lines' worth of puzzle board and a pseudo-wheel with a full array of dollar amounts and spaces. And the Irwin one from about 15 years back gave you the big wheel to spin and a backlit screen. This thing is just every corner cut.