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Wall Of Fame

GOALS | RULES | CONTROLS | SCORING | STRATEGY | DID YOU KNOW?

Game Goal

Test your sports knowledge on the Wall Of Fame! Click on bricks that match the given category to remove them as the wall grows higher and higher -- just don't let it reach the top or it's "game over!"


Game Rules

Wall Of Fame consists of 5 different levels. At the start of each level, Answer Bricks fill the gameboard with the current category displayed at the top. The bottom row is called the Timer Row. The bricks in the Timer Row light up sequentially, from left to right. When this row is full, the timer resets and a new row of Answer Bricks appears at the bottom, pushing up the existing bricks.

When the Timer Row resets, the current category changes as well. When a new category appears, remove as many bricks as you can before the Timer Row reaches the end. If you can't get them all, don't worry. There are a limited number of categories per level, so the category you need will eventually come back.

You must remove 30 bricks to successfully complete a level. Look at the "Bricks Left" box at the top of the screen to see the number of remaining bricks. Click on bricks that correspond with the current category to remove them. For example, if the category is "NFL Teams", a brick labeled "Buffalo Bills" would be a correct answer, while one labeled "Curve Ball" would not. As you remove bricks, other bricks in the same column will drop down to fill the cleared space. Score points for every brick removed, and lose points for incorrect clicks. Every time you click on an incorrect brick, the Timer Row immediately advances one space, so don't click on bricks randomly or the gameboard will quickly fill up.

Be careful and strategize accordingly! If any brick is pushed up through the top of the screen, the level ends prematurely and you lose out on any points remaining in that level. When bricks reach the fourth row, they turn orange to serve as a warning. At the fifth row, they turn red to indicate that you're in danger of losing the level!

As the levels progress, the Timer Row advances more quickly, increasing the challenge! After Level 5, your final score will appear. This score is the sum of points gained by removing bricks, points lost for incorrect clicks, and the value of the Speed Bonus counter at the end of the game. The Speed Bonus starts at 1,500 points and decreases incrementally during gameplay.

Special Bricks
The Burst brick is colored green. Removing this brick also destroys bricks to the left, right, above, and below, giving you the opportunity to destroy up to four other bricks with one click! In order to remove this brick, however, it must correspond to the current category.
The Column Burst brick is colored pink. Removing this brick destroys every brick in the same column. Like the Burst brick, the Column Burst brick must correspond to the current category in order for it to work.


Game Controls

Use your mouse to click on bricks that correspond to the current category. Press the "M" key to mute the music and sound effects, if you prefer.


Game Scoring

  • Receive 30 points for each brick you remove.
  • For each incorrect click, you will lose 10 points and the Timer Row will advance one block.
  • You begin the game with a Speed Bonus of 1,500 points, which decreases steadily during play. The sooner you finish, the more bonus points you'll keep!

Game Strategy

  • Don't guess! If you click on incorrect bricks, you'll lose points and the Timer Row will immediately advance.
  • To maximize the effect of a Burst brick, wait until it's surrounded by other bricks -- but make sure to use it before it's too late!
  • Concentrate on columns with Red bricks first. If you can't remove at least one brick in each of these columns, the level will end when the Timer Row cycles.
  • When the Timer Row is at the end of the cycle, it makes a unique sound, alerting you that the category is about to change.
  • Avoid clicking on bricks that match a previous category and be sure to pay attention when a category changes. A sparkle effect on the incoming category will alert you to the switch.

Did You Know?

  • Cave art depicting ritual archery competitions dates back over 30,000 years.
  • Persians developed the sport of polo over 2,000 years ago.
  • The Chinese played a version of football (soccer) over 2,000 years ago.
  • Captain Cook recorded surfing in Hawaii in 1778.
  • Many early sports derived from training in the martial arts, such as wrestling, javelin, and archery.
  • The Greeks are credited with inventing the first organized multi-sport competitions.