Semifinalists for each Tape Date and specific episode, if applicable, will compete against each other in a telephone Playoff Game similar in format to the first round game. Phone lines will be open on specific days for specific set hours each month as specified in the official rules. Contest phone lines are not available from 2 AM ET to 6 PM ET on each Contest day. 2000 Tape Dates for future months are available in the complete Contest rules , which are subject to change. The odds of advancing to the semifinal round are dependent upon how many callers answer all questions correctly on the same Contest day for the same Tape Date and specific episode, if applicable.
Additional restrictions apply.
Subject to complete official Contest Rules. Players cannot be legally qualified candidates for any type of political office at the time their taped episode of the Program is broadcast. Players of the Main Game are not eligible to play the Contest again. Other sponsor-related restrictions apply. Void where prohibited.