Duel
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This high-stakes game show burst onto the primetime scene late 2007, bringing back fun memories of the phenomenon "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with its dramatic music and dimly lit space-age set. The game pits one contestant against another as they answer multiple choice questions in a quest to win $500,000. The online game is set up similarly to the show (minus the big prize, of course): You start the game with 10 chips which you can use to hedge your bet by choosing more than one answer to each question. The catch is that you don't want to run out of chips and if you get even one question wrong, you're out. Play solo or register online to challenge others to a daring "Duel."
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American Gladiators
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Is the contender ready? The Gladiators sure are! "American Gladiators" returned this year with a bang, bringing back fond memories for anyone that grew up in the '80s and '90s and loved PowerBall, Joust, and gigantic physical specimens like Titan. But you don't have to be tough and strong to play this game, which has three favorite events for you to choose from: Pyramid, The Wall, and Hit and Run. You can compete in each event on its own or compete in all three for the chance to become a Gladiator!
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Cash Cab
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Anyone's dream come true would be to slip into a cab in Manhattan and have the "Cash Cab" bells, whistles and overhead lights go off. Right? This Discovery Channel game show proves New Yorkers are up for anything as they travel to their destination, all the while building up a cash pot thanks to their correct answers. Think you can make it to your destination without getting kicked to the curb? We recommend that you practice online, just in case you're lucky enough to get into a Cash Cab one day. It's simple: Type in the correct answer, don't get three wrong, and use your Shout-Outs wisely.
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Deal or No Deal
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If you’re one of those people who think the best thing about the popular game show “Deal or No Deal” is the sexy girls, you may be a bit disappointed by the online versions; it’s just you vs. rows of numbered briefcases (without a model in sight), each containing a different dollar amount ranging between $1 and $1 million. However, there are several games to choose from, including one that stays true to the format of the show and another that involves trivia (and registering) with the chance to win real money. And if you do miss the girls, it looks like they sometimes let the viewers choose a new Briefcase Model for the chance to win $10,000. How thoughtful.
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Jeopardy!
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You've been playing this game show at home for years -- but you've simply been shouting answers at your television. (What is the War of 1812! Who is John Lennon! Where is Istanbul!) Now it's time to officially test your knowledge with the online version of every intellectual's favorite game show and you won't need to track down any brainy competitors in order to play. Just like on the show, you'll select a category and a money value from the board and must decide whether or not to respond to the question within five seconds. The big difference between the online and TV versions is that the virtual version gives you four answers from which to choose. Hey, we can all use a little help when it comes to tough questions, right? You'll also find familiar show features like the "Daily Double" and, of course, that catchy music!
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Merv Griffin s Crosswords
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The contestants on this classic game show must think on their feet as they try to complete a crossword puzzle for cash and prizes. The show's web site offers a free version of the game available for download, which allows you to play for an hour at a time, but if you're absolutely crazy for crosswords, you can purchase the "full" version for $19.95 which allows for unlimited play. For each clue you'll have ten seconds to buzz in, ten seconds to start typing, and 30 seconds to finish the word. Those looking for a quick dose of the game can play the online "Crossword Extra" which offers five daily clues in a lightning round format. Keep your finger on that space bar and good luck!
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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A little British import called "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" premiered in the summer of 1999 and eventually devoured the majority of ABC's lineup before moving into daytime syndication. It was a monster hit that not only revitalized the primetime Game Show but also whet the public's appetite for Reality programming. If you ever want to party like it's 1999, you can always play the game online. Modeled after the show, a player answers a series of multiple choice questions, and each correct answer moves the player closer to the $1 million level. The game also offers help in the form of the same three lifelines: the 50/50, Phone a Friend, and Ask the Audience. The online game is a great way to test your trivia knowledge as the questions increase in difficulty the closer you get to the big win.
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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
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Believe it or not, there are tons of adults out there who are NOT smarter than a 5th grader? Are you one of them? Like the TV show, the online game tests how much you've forgotten since grade school in subjects like math, geography, and social studies. You get to choose a category and a 5th grader to be your teammate. Each 5th grader has a favorite subject in which they're more knowledgeable, so choose wisely! If you go two rounds with all correct answers, you'll have to choose a new 5th grader teammate. When the questions get tough, you have three cheats – copy, peek, and save – to help you move on to the next question. You can only use each cheat once and when all three are used up, you can say 'Sayonara' to your teammate, 'cause you'll be on your own. If you get to the million-point question, you won't be able to use cheats to help you answer it. You can drop out at any point in the game, but the more questions you answer correctly, the better chance you have of getting on the honor roll. You can also register to see how smart everyone else is.
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Chain Reaction
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This new millennium revival of the '80s game show is part word game and part battle of the sexes when teams of three men go up against teams of three women as they try to fill in the blanks with letters and guess the hidden words that are somehow related to each one through a chain of words (i.e. "house" comes after "club," but before "fire"). The online version's board gives you your first and last word in a chain of seven and it's up to you to guess what the five in between are before time runs out. Each time you make a wrong guess another letter will be revealed, getting you closer to figuring out the right word, but reducing your possible score. Just don't let that intense music and ticking clock psych you out!
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Wheel of Fortune
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It's one of the longest running and most popular game shows of all time. If you've ever dreamed of spinning the famed wheel and watching Vanna White turn those letters, here is your big chance! It's a simple game... pick a consonant or a vowel to solve one of many puzzles in categories such as "Same Name," "Before and After," and "Phrase." Just be careful not to land on the dreaded Bankrupt or Lose a Turn, because that will end all your fun. Once you know what the answer is, click "Solve" and fill in the missing letters on your keyboard. There are even mystery and jackpot rounds and you can save your high score too.
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Power of 10
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"Power of 10" reaches out all across America to poll thousands of people and ask them just about everything. In the TV show, the contestant who can most accurately predict how the American public will respond to these most intriguing poll questions gets the chance to walk away with millions. The online version won't win you big bucks, but it still challenges your knowledge of what the American public thinks about life, society and a whole host of other topics. Expect questions like: 'How many Americans believe they are smarter than President George W. Bush?' and 'What percentage of Americans said they were virgins the day they got married?' Click through the ten questions to see how firm your grasp is on the American mindset.
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The Moment of Truth
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Let's hope you don't have any deep, dark secrets in your closet, because they surely will end up out in the open on this show! Contestants on this FOX game show are asked a series of questions ranging from the innocuous to the shocking ("Have you ever wanted to be married to your ex-girlfriend instead of your wife?") while strapped to a lie-detector machine. They then are forced to reveal their answers on the show and in front of their loved ones. Ugh, uncomfortable much?? The harder and more cringe-worthy the question, the higher the dollar value. Contestants might walk away with some cold, hard cash, but will they walk away with their family's support and their dignity? In the online game, you can play along and challenge friends, co-workers and family members to indeed tell the truth. (If they dare).
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