Description

"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: Game Time" is a quiz-based video game for the Nintendo Wii that was released in 2009, inspired by the popular TV show, "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?". The game challenges players to answer questions derived from grade-school curriculum, ranging from first to fifth grade. Each subject, such as Math, Geography, Science, and English, features questions that a fifth-grade student is expected to know. Players compete by answering these questions, replicating the experience of the TV show, where adults find themselves tested on their knowledge of elementary-level questions, often with humorous and surprising results.

The game is designed to be a family-friendly party game, providing multiplayer options where players can compete against each other to see who has retained more of their elementary school knowledge. The gameplay mimics the show's format with features such as "peek," "copy," and "save," where players can seek assistance from virtual classmates. These aides offer a strategic element to the game, forcing players to decide when to rely on their own knowledge and when to seek help. The Wii version utilizes the console’s unique motion controls for an interactive experience, such as physically selecting answers with the Wii Remote. This engagement aims to make learning fun and interactive, especially appealing to younger players and their families seeking both entertainment and educational value.