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Judge

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Judge
ジャッジ
Game watch judge.jpg
Original green Judge Game & Watch
Developer(s): Nintendo R&D1
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Platform: Game & Watch
Category: Action
Players: 1–2
Predecessor: N/A
Successor: N/A
Release dates
Worldwide: October 4, 1980
Ratings
ESRB: E (DSiWare)
CERO: A (DSiWare)
PEGI: 3 (DSiWare)
USK: 0 (DSiWare)
ACB: G (DSiWare)

Judge (model no. IP-05) is a multiplayer game in the Game & Watch series. The unit was released as part of the Silver series in 1980.

Two versions of Judge were released: a "green" version and a "purple" version. With the original release, featuring green plastic on the back and sides, there was a bug in which each player would receive a different number of points if the opponent dodged at an incorrect time. This was fixed in the updated release, which uses purple plastic.

Blurb

Nintendo website (DSiWare)

You have a split second to decide: whack your opponent, or duck out of the way? The first to reach 99 points wins! Nintendo first began releasing the Game & Watch series in 1980. This collection of games was available on portable LCD devices, and each title featured a game and a clock. Each Game & Watch title features two modes of play: GAME A (one player) and GAME B (two players). While some controls have been changed in the DSiWare version to better suit the Nintendo DSi system, the appearance of the game itself has not been altered.

You have a split second to decide: whack your opponent, or duck out of the way? Numbers appear on two large signs. If you think your number will be as big or bigger than your opponent's, whack him with a mallet! Dodge if you think your number will be smaller. Earn points based on correctly whacking your opponent or dodging an attack; the first to reach 99 points wins!

Nintendo DSi Shop

Nintendo first began releasing the Game & Watch series in 1980. This collection of games was available on portable LCD devices, and each title featured a game and a clock. Each Game & Watch title features two modes of play: GAME A (one player) and GAME B (two players). While some controls have been changed in the DSiWare version to better suit the Nintendo DSi system, the appearance of the game itself has not been altered.

You have a split second to decide: whack your opponent, or duck out of the way? Numbers appear on two large signs. If you think your number will be as big or bigger than your opponent's, whack him with a mallet! Dodge if you think your number will be smaller. Earn points based on correctly whacking your opponent or dodging an attack; the first to reach 99 points wins!

Gameplay

Two characters each have a hammer. After four counting sounds and three time signal sounds, the characters each hold up a placard with a number. If the player's number is larger, they must hit the opposing player with the hammer; if the player's number is smaller, they must run away. Each character earns three points for hitting the opponent and two points for dodging the opponent's attack. If both characters have the same number on their placards, the character who attacks first gets three points, while the one who dodges first gives the opponent two points. If the player dodges by mistake, the opponent receives two points. If the player hits the opponent by mistake, the opponent hits the player back and receives five points. The winner is the first one to get 99 points. Game B features a two-player mode.

Technical details

Technical Details
Media

Game & Watch
Digital download (DSiWare)

Download size

DSi: 14 blocks

Input / compatible controllers

Game & Watch
DSi: Nintendo DSi

Other releases

Title Cover art Platform Release date(s) Notes
Game & Watch Gallery 3 Game Boy Color 1999 Judge is one of the Game & Watch games included in this compilation. It is playable in two modes: Classic Mode (a recreation of the original game) and Modern Mode (a remake which features characters from Super Mario).


Kanji Sonomama DS Rakubiki Jiten Nintendo DS 2006


Game & Watch: Judge Nintendo DS (DSiWare) NA: March 22, 2010
JP: July 15, 2009
EU: March 26, 2010
A digital recreation of the original Judge game, released as DSiWare.


External links


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Multi-Screen Series Oil Panic • Donkey Kong • Mickey and Donald • Greenhouse • Donkey Kong II • Mario Bros. • Rain Shower • Lifeboat • Pinball • Blackjack • Squish • Bomb Sweeper • Safebuster • Gold Cliff • Zelda
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Tabletop Series Donkey Kong Jr. • Mario's Cement Factory • Snoopy • Popeye
Panorama Series Snoopy • Popeye • Donkey Kong Jr. • Mario's Bombs Away • Mickey Mouse • Donkey Kong Circus
Super Color Series Spitball Sparky • Crab Grab
Micro Vs. Series Boxing • Donkey Kong 3 • Donkey Kong Hockey
Crystal Screen Series Super Mario Bros. • Climber • Balloon Fight