Wheel of Fortune has managed to become a long-lasting game show because it feels like almost anyone could be a winner on the show. Not quite as reliant on trivia skills as programs like Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune is all about trying to fill in the blanks while trusting in the luck of the wheel. There have been electronic versions of this game for decades now, but one of the more interesting versions is definitely Wheel of Fortune: Free Play.

Wheel of Fortune: Free Play is a Wheel of Fortune for the freemium era. With plenty of online functions combined with the simple mechanics of the real game, this app manages to capture the spirit of Wheel of Fortune in a way that few apps can. Whether this makes it worth a download, though, largely depends onw hat players are looking to get out of this game.

Features and Benefits

If you've ever watched Wheel of Fortune, you will already be familiar with most of the features of this game. Remarkably similar to the program itself, Wheel of Fortune: Free Play challenges players to solve the same kinds of puzzles that the show has made famous over its decades-long run. The game also gives players the ability to play against others, including not only their own friends and family but players from all across the world. Tournament play even allows players to compete for in-game prizes and bragging rights, helping them to prove that they've got what it takes to compete in this beloved game.

The main benefit of this app is that it gets players closer to the action than most of them will ever experience. This is a fairly solid recreation of the Wheel of Fortune experience, allowing users to do virtually anything they could in the TV version of the game. While it might lack the tactile experience of spinning the big wheel, virtually everything else you could want is here. Coupled with the fact that the app lets you compete against real people, Wheel of Fortune: Free Play is most players' best chance to prove they could win it all on the TV show.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Replicates the experience of playing the popular game
• Puzzles designed by the writers of the show
• Massive tournaments let you figure out how good you really are
• Great in-game prizes and collectibles
• You can play with your family and friends online

Cons

• Very ad heavy, which gets annoying quickly
• Has a tendency to lock up, which causes players to lose progress

Conclusion

For the most part, Wheel of Fortune: Free Play feels like a solid mobile reimagining of Wheel of Fortune. Though it does constantly bombard players with ads and there are definitely some stability issues on many devices, this is nonetheless one of the best ways to play Wheel of Fortune ever created. If you're looking for a good way to challenge yourself with a popular word game, you'll definitely want to give this app a try. Be warned, though - the freemium features of the game can be overwhelming, so going into the game prepared for them is a good way to ensure that you're getting what you need from the app.