''Wits and Wagers'' is an

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title based on the award-winning Wits and Wagers board game. The title was released on May 7, 2008. ''Wits and Wagers'' supports the

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camera and Big Button Pads.

Reception

''Wits and Wagers'' received mixed reviews from critics upon release. On

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, the game holds a score of 63/100 based on 15 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". On

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, the game holds a score of 60.67% based on 15 reviews. Paul Curthoys of

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awarded the game a 9/10, saying that ''Wits and Wagers'' is "a genius quiz-show game that ranks right up there with classics like '' You Don't Know Jack''."Hidden Path Entertainment - Home
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References

External links

''Hidden Path Entertainment'' official site
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