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A family trivia game based on grade-school subjects, featuring multiple modes and a virtual million-dollar prize.
The briefing
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Make the Grade brings the television quiz concept to a grade-school curriculum. Players join Mr. Foxworthy’s class, choose from five fifth-grade partners, and answer questions across 23 subjects while working toward a virtual $1 million prize.
The game includes over 6,000 questions and several play options. Homeroom Mode focuses on the path to the Million Dollar Question, while Academic Academy Mode supports up to four players. Flashcards Mode tests answering speed, and Spelling Bee Mode challenges players to identify misspelled words. Correct answers earn gold stars, and perfect runs can lead to a place on the Honor Roll.
Release date: October 20, 2008
Platforms: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Wii, Xbox 360
Genres: Card & Board Game, Education, Puzzle, Quiz, Quiz/Trivia
Developers: AWE Games, ImaginEngine
Publisher: THQ