A Question of Sport

December 31, 1988 Elite Systems Superior Software, Elite Systems
Puzzle Simulator Sport Quiz/Trivia
bbcmicro C64 ZXS Atari-ST Amiga ACPC
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This is the game of the long running BBC quiz show of the same name. Two teams of three battle against each other by answering sports questions. 2 Points are awarded for answering your question correctly. If you answer incorrectly the opposing team get a chance to answer it but for only 1 point. There are 6 rounds including picture board, what happened next and a quickfire buzzers round.
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Release Date December 31, 1988
Developer Elite Systems
Publisher Superior Software, Elite Systems
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
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