'Trivial Pursuit' Released and 'Lemonade Tycoon' Returns
posted by arn on April 24th, 2009 10:51 AM EDT in Board, Upcoming Games, iPhone games
EA has released their iPhone version of Trivial Pursuit [App Store]. The popular board game involves players testing their knowledge of trivia questions across a number of different topics.
Knowledge meets fun in this stylish version of the classic! With over 3,500 text and picture questions, you’ll never run out of answers! Stunning 3D graphics and rich sound effects immerse you in the game. Feeling nostalgic? Play a round in Classic Mode. In the mood for something new? Test your wit in Pursuit Mode.
EA lists the following features in the iPhone version:
- Over 3,500 questions including 2,900 text and 600 picture questions
- WiFi MP for up to four (4) players
- Pass & Play MP for up to six (6) players
- Simple and intuitive touchscreen controls
- Exciting 3D visuals and sound effects
- Features and Game Modes enhance replayability and depth
Some first impressions and a description of "Pursuit Mode" by forum user sizzlakalonji:
I got it, and enjoy it. So far I've played one game against AI on medium mode, and won. I've also played part of one game of Pursuit mode, which is an interesting twist on the classic. Basically, you are rewarded for the speed of your answer by getting to move your token more spaces toward the "finish line". The things I like: The visual style is nice, but not distracting with unnecessary animation (something I think is a problem with Monopoly). The questions seem of a good relative difficulty. I like that when it's the AI's turn, you don't see the question, only if they got it right or not (this would be wasted questions you could potentially be asked later). Probably my favorite part are the picture based questions. Photos have been incorporated into some questions which add a nice degree of change from strictly text based trivia. The only negative so far is something that I can't see how they could avoid, namely the questions having to be multiple choice. This is obviously different from traditional TP, but I noticed that in settings you could choose the amount of time a person has to answer the question.
Meanwhile, for those who missed it the first time, EA has re-released Lemonade Tycoon as a free ad-supported download. EA had briefly released the game last week but it had been pulled for unclear reasons.
App Store Link: Trivial Pursuit (U.S.), $4.99, Trivial Pursuit (International), Lemonade Tycoon, Free
The keyboard function is there, so there's no reason in hell "Trivial Pursuit" should be a multiple-choice game.
PASS, until they get it right.
I have a feeling you'll be passing for a long long long time.
..which is embarrassing, because even the NES "Jeopardy" had the virtual keyboard !!
they could certainly do it, but looking back at my old windows mobile trivial pursuit it was multiple choice and that was still probably my most played game. Come to think of it I'm pretty sure all the console versions from xbox up were all multiple choice too if i remember correctly.
Aren't you referring to Lemonade Tycoon? Lemonade Stand is by another developer.
"WiFi MP for up to four (4) players"
Is it local or global multiplayer?
No Lemonade Tycoon in the UK app store yet.
Wondering same thing as Capone.
I feel really stupid. I can't get the AI to work and don't see any "medium" mode.
Lemonade Tycoon is appearing in the app store here in the States. However, when I tried to download it, I received an error message stating "The item you tried to buy is no longer available."
Bummer. Anyone else get the same message?
Lemonade Tycoon is appearing on the Australian store-and I was able to download it successfully.
Lemonade Tycoon is not showing up in the US app store for me. Any idea why not?
Yeah, I know, I wish I had Lemonade Tycoon so bad, I'd play it every day! Craig at EA Mobile needs to figure out why Lemonade Tycoon keeps getting released then pulled, released then pulled. I'm watching his twitter every day til Lemonade Tycoon comes back!
@mdolphins2001 LT is returning to the App Store
YES YES YES YES YES YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!! It's coming back!!!! (by the way I found that on Craig's EA Mobile Twitter!)