How to Play Wheel of Fortune Online

Wheel of Fortune is a TV game show that features contestants spinning a wheel and solving puzzles for valuable prizes and money. This show features the long-time duo of Pat Sajak and Vanna White as well as a long waiting list to get on the show. For the 2006 season, nearly a million people applied to be a contestant on the show. Viewers on the waiting list can learn how to play Wheel of Fortune online to have fun or sharpen their skills.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet capability (DSL or higher preferred)

Learn How to Play Wheel of Fortune Online

1. Utilize the Sony Pictures website to play the Wheel of Fortune online game (see Resources below). This online version is updated regularly by Sony and features authentic touches to replicate the TV version.
2. Learn how to control various aspects of the game before beginning Wheel of Fortune. While the layout of the game is straightforward, it can take a few games to become proficient in game control.
3. Click the Power Meter to spin the prize wheel at your desired speed. The wheel must make 1 rotation in order for it to be a valid turn by the user.
4. Read the puzzle clue and choose a letter to find the solution. Consonants can be chosen freely, with each correct choice multiplied by the dollar amount represented on the wheel. For example, a user whose spin lands on $2,000 and selects a consonant that appears 4 times wins $8,000.
5. Purchase a vowel to complete the word puzzle. The cost of each vowel is taken from previously earned winnings.

Find Alternate Versions of Wheel of Fortune Online

6. Expand your gaming horizons by purchasing the deluxe addition of Wheel of Fortune online. This version of the game features hundreds of new puzzles and greater customization options for frequent players.
7. Search your local electronics store to find alternate CD-ROM versions of Wheel of Fortune. While the online version of the game is the most current, there are past versions available for PC and Mac users. These options may be less expensive than the deluxe edition on Sony Pictures' website.

Tips & Warnings

• Note that the online version of Wheel of Fortune is only for entertainment purposes. Any prizes or money earned while playing the online version cannot be claimed by contestants.