Wits & Wagers

 Xbox 360
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. GameSpot
    45
    The XBLA version of Wits & Wagers is cheaper than the board game but not nearly as easy to recommend.
  2. Eurogamer
    40
    When you've got a quiz where players don't even need to understand the question to win, you've got a quiz that doesn't really work all that well.
  3. Worth Playing
    40
    The entire Wits & Wagers experience tries too hard and fails at nearly every turn.
  5. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    40
    Some board games translate well. This doesn't. [Aug 2008, p.99]
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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. stupendousmonkey
    May 28, 2008
    10
    Okay, graphically and aurally the game is not ideal, but the core gameplay opens up trivia to everyone since you do not need to know theOkay, graphically and aurally the game is not ideal, but the core gameplay opens up trivia to everyone since you do not need to know the answers to win. Once you get into the action, the graphics and such become irrelevant.

    Great as a trivia/party/family game, but definitely not up your alley if you are of the hardcore gamer persuasion.    … Full Review »
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