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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:board_game
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:David_Rasche
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gptkbp:accessibility
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easy to learn
great for parties
suitable for casual gamers
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gptkbp:adaptation
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Sledge Hammer! (TV series)
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:video_game
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gptkbp:age
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12 and up
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gptkbp:art_style
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cartoonish
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gptkbp:artwork
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gptkb:Marc_Silvestri
pixel art style
colorful illustrations
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gptkbp:aspect_ratio
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4:3
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Max_Allan_Collins
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
nominated for several awards
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award
won a Cable ACE Award
won a Golden Reel Award
won a Viewers for Quality Television Award
won an Emmy Award
Won 1 Cable ACE Award
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:television_series
parody of police dramas
Sledge Hammer! (TV series)
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Lt._Alonzo
gptkb:Officer_Hammer
gptkb:Police_Department
gptkb:Sledge_Hammer
gptkb:Dori_Doreau
gptkb:Captain_Trunk
various supporting characters
Officer O' Hara
Officer Doreau
Capt. Trunk
Lt. Alphonse
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gptkbp:character_appearance
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humorous
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gptkbp:character_customization
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limited
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gptkbp:character_traits
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dedicated
comedic
brash
overzealous
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gptkbp:collects
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gptkb:Sledge_Hammer!_Trade_Paperback
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gptkbp:colorist
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gptkb:Steve_Oliff
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gptkbp:community
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active forums
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gptkbp:controls
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mouse and keyboard
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:Max_Allan_Collins
gptkb:Alan_Spencer
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
cult following
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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gptkb:comic_book
Cult following
cult following
influence on later media
Parody of cop shows
influenced parody genre
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:David_A._H._Smith
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gptkbp:developer
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gptkb:Sierra_On-Line
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gptkbp:difficulty
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gptkb:tank
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gptkbp:editor
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gptkb:Scott_Allie
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gptkbp:ends_at
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multiple endings
after a set number of rounds
when a player reaches the end
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gptkbp:environment
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urban
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Parodying cop shows
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gptkbp:fan_base
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dedicated fans
dedicated fan community
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gptkbp:finale_date
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January 1, 1988
most points at the end
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gptkbp:first_aired
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gptkb:1986
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gptkbp:first_published
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gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:follows
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gptkb:Sledge_Hammer!
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gptkbp:format
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gptkb:DJ
streaming
Single-camera
limited series
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gptkbp:game_components
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gptkb:video_game
cards
tokens
game board
rules booklet
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gptkbp:game_engine
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proprietary engine
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gptkbp:game_features
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point-and-click mechanics
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gptkbp:game_length
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approximately 5 hours
30 to 60 minutes
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gptkbp:game_mechanics
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gptkb:battle
luck
trivia
combat and exploration
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gptkbp:game_modes
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single-player
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gptkbp:game_replayability
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low
high replay value
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gptkbp:game_world
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open world
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:video_game
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gptkbp:graphics
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gptkb:2_D
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gptkbp:has_ability
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investigation skills
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gptkbp:has_expansion
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gptkb:Sledge_Hammer!_Expansion_Pack
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gptkbp:has_spin_off
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
released on Blu-ray
released on VHS
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sledge Hammer!
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gptkbp:in-game_items
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weapons and tools
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent comedy series
action-comedy films.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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Police procedural
action films
detective genre
buddy cop genre
Police procedural genre
Buddy cop film
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gptkbp:influences
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action films
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Dirty_Harry
gptkb:Miami_Vice
gptkb:Hill_Street_Blues
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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TV series Sledge Hammer!
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gptkbp:interacts_with
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friendly competition
highly interactive
encourages discussion
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gptkbp:language
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English
humorous and witty
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gptkbp:last_aired
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gptkb:1988
gptkb:1991
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gptkbp:legacy
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cult classic status
Influenced later comedy series.
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gptkbp:localization
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English only
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Sledge_Hammer
gptkb:Dori_Doreau
gptkb:Detective_Sledge_Hammer
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gptkbp:merchandise
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none available
Sledge Hammer! action figures
Sledge Hammer! board game
Sledge Hammer! comic book
Sledge Hammer! t-shirts
Sledge Hammer! video game
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gptkbp:movement
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players take turns
answer questions
move tokens
roll dice
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gptkbp:multiplayer
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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crime comedy
detective story
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gptkbp:network
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gptkb:ABC
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gptkbp:notable_artists
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gptkb:Marc_Silvestri
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gptkbp:notable_character
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gptkb:Captain_Trunk
Inspector Doreau
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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gptkb:#2
gptkb:#3
#1
#4
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gptkbp:notable_guest_stars
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gptkb:John_Astin
gptkb:Robert_Englund
gptkb:H._E._Ellen_De_Generes
gptkb:Michael_Mc_Kean
gptkb:Ellen_Travolta
gptkb:John_Cleese
gptkb:Richard_Belzer
gptkb:Timothy_Stack
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gptkbp:number_of_episodes
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gptkb:44
48
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gptkbp:number_of_issues
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:number_of_seasons
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2
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gptkbp:number_of_teams
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gptkb:Sledge_Hammer
linear
2 to 6
affect outcomes
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gptkbp:objective
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be the first to reach the end of the board
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gptkbp:official_language
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English
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gptkbp:original_run
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1986-1991
1986-1988
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gptkbp:platform
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gptkb:DOS
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gptkbp:plot
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solving crimes in LA
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gptkbp:premiere
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gptkb:Sledge_Hammer!:_The_Complete_Series
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gptkbp:premiere_date
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September 23, 1986
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gptkbp:premise
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A tough cop with a penchant for violence.
A tough, no-nonsense cop who uses excessive force.
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:20th_Century_Fox_Television
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:Dark_Horse_Comics
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Sierra_On-Line
gptkb:Parker_Brothers
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gptkbp:puzzles
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integrated into gameplay
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Brooklyn_Nine-Nine
gptkb:Police_Squad!
gptkb:Hot_Fuzz
comic book adaptations
action-comedy genre
Sledge Hammer! (TV series)
Naked Gun
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:1990
gptkb:2005
1990-1991
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gptkbp:release_format
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gptkb:television_series
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gptkbp:release_platform
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gptkb:PC
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1989
gptkb:1990
gptkb:1991
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gptkbp:rounds
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multiple rounds
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:San_Francisco
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:location
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:San_Francisco
1980s America
set up the board and components
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gptkbp:similar_games
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gptkb:Wits_&_Wagers
gptkb:Trivial_Pursuit
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gptkbp:sound
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synthesized music
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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digital audio
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:David_Rasche
gptkb:Michael_Mc_Guire
gptkb:Harrison_Page
gptkb:Anne-Marie_Martin
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gptkbp:tactics
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block opponents
collect points
manage risk with dice rolls
use knowledge to answer questions
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gptkbp:target_audience
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teenagers
adults
teenagers and adults
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:Earle_Hagen
Sledge Hammer! Theme
Sledge Hammer Theme by Earle Hagen
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:Detective
gptkb:comic_book
crime fighting
justice and humor
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gptkbp:title
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gptkb:Sledge_Hammer!_The_Game
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gptkbp:updates
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none post-release
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gptkbp:user_interface
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graphical
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gptkbp:user_reviews
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average score of 60/100
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gptkbp:viewership
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Moderate ratings
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gptkbp:voice_actor
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included
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