The was a nice quiz show, although the questions were generally so simply--I'm sure intentionally--that most viewers would know most of the answers. Unlike on Jeopardy, contestants could buzz in early, which sometimes caused problems if a contestant thought they knew where the question was going, but had the wrong idea. So buzzer reflexes were really key here.
The big thing on this show was the gamble the winner took. They could either buy an expensive prize with their money and be done, or come back to earn more money for a better prize. But if they did win the next game, all they got was the paltry sum they earned with questions ... usually just under or over $100, instead of buying a prize worth thousands.
There were a couple of notable long runs on the show, and a cash bonus prize while increased on each show it wasn't purchased. That bonus got quite high a few times.
The big thing on this show was the gamble the winner took. They could either buy an expensive prize with their money and be done, or come back to earn more money for a better prize. But if they did win the next game, all they got was the paltry sum they earned with questions ... usually just under or over $100, instead of buying a prize worth thousands.
There were a couple of notable long runs on the show, and a cash bonus prize while increased on each show it wasn't purchased. That bonus got quite high a few times.