Game Overview
Answer 15 multiple-choice questions correctly to win $1,000,000 in virtual dollars. The difficulty of questions increases as you progress.
You can play alone or in a 2-Player Fastest Finger Round to determine who gets the first shot at the main event.
Lifelines
Three Lifelines are available to help you with tough questions. You can use each Lifeline only once per game. After using a Lifeline, you have 15 seconds to answer the question.
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Ask The Audience: Poll the audience for the possible correct answer. Each response is shown with its percentage of audience popularity. The most popular answer is highlighted in green. Be aware, the audience could be wrong.
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Phone A Friend: Regis connects you to a friend who may have the answer. The friend's answer is highlighted in green. The friend might be wrong, so the final decision is yours.
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50/50: This removes two of the incorrect answers, increasing your chances of guessing correctly.
Playing the Game
Start a Game
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On the Contestants screen, press the button for a 1-Player game.
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Or, press the button for a 2-Player game.
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To see how to play, press the button for instructions.
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Press the button to skip the lesson.
Enter Your Name
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Use the Directional buttons to enter your name.
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Press the button to confirm.
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In a 2-Player game, only one person enters a name after the Fastest Finger contest.
Rules
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Answer 15 multiple-choice questions correctly in a row. Each question has four possible answers.
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The first question is worth $100. Subsequent questions have progressively higher payoffs, with the last question worth $1,000,000.
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You have 30 seconds to answer a question or ask for a Lifeline.
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If you answer incorrectly or run out of time, the game ends, and you lose all winnings.
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If you have passed the $1,000 or $32,000 milestones, you walk away with those amounts.
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You have 15 seconds to answer after using a Lifeline.
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Once all Lifelines are used, you can choose to quit the game. If you've reached the $1,000 or $32,000 milestones, you keep those winnings.
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If Regis asks, "Is that your final answer?" and you say no, you have 10 seconds to reconsider. You must give a final answer within that time or lose.
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In a 2-Player game, a Fastest Finger contest determines who sits in the Hot Seat.
The Hot Seat
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When a question is asked, press the button on your controller that corresponds to your chosen answer.
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You have 30 seconds to answer.
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If you don't know the answer, press R1 to use a Lifeline.
Progressing Up the Ladder
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Prize money escalates with each correctly answered question.
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The Money screen shows your earnings and answered questions.
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A white diamond appears next to each answered level.
End of the Game
The game ends when:
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You answer the 15th question correctly.
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You answer any question incorrectly.
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You run out of time before answering a question.
You will receive a personally signed check from Regis.
Fastest Finger (2-Player Game)
Fastest Finger is a 2-Player contest to determine who gets to play for the $1,000,000 prize.
1. On the Contestants screen, press the button for a 2-Player game.
2. Ensure two controllers are inserted into your PlayStation game console. Player 1 controller makes menu decisions before the contest. 3. Read the question at the top of the screen.
4. Arrange the four items at the bottom of the screen in the proper order by pressing the corresponding buttons.
5. When the answers are arranged, press the R1 button as fast as you can. The person who selects the correct order first wins the right to sit in the Hot Seat.
Example Fastest Finger Question
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The order in which these movies were released
Using Lifelines
1. Press the R1 button to stop the clock and open the Lifeline options.
2. Select a Lifeline by pressing its corresponding button.
You have 15 seconds to give your answer after using a Lifeline. You can use all three Lifelines on one question, but then no more Lifelines are available for the rest of the game.
Walk Away and Take the Money
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If you have used all your Lifelines and cannot answer a question, you can walk away with your current winnings.
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Press the R1 button at the prompt.
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If your winnings qualify for the High Score screen, your name and score will appear there.
Pause Screen
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Pause the game at any time by pressing the Start button.
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Adjust game volume by pressing the L1 or R1 button.
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Resume the game by pressing the button.
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Restart the game from the beginning by pressing the button.