The handheld version of Jeopardy is along the same lines as its console counterparts. It features sports-related questions as the main bulk of the game where the player answers questions in three rounds using the D-Pad to spell out answers. However, it does not feature digitized contestants, studio, or the host Alex Trebek, though it does feature a photo likeness of him for intros. Instead, it features a more cartoonish look without sports-themed contestants and less questions than the console versions.
The gameplay is similar to its console counterparts, but with some key differences. The player answers questions in three rounds using the D-Pad to spell out answers, and can compete against one computer opponent or head-to-head with a friend using the two-player option on the same Game Gear.