Edit: Thanks to Gordon Pepper from the fantastic GSNN for new information on the $10,000,000 question. The $10,000,000 question uses the same question. If you get the $1,000,000 question correct obviously the exact answer is one of those ten percentage points. You have to guess which of the ten it is.
We have some inside information on the current rules of CBS’s new primetime game show Power of 10 thanks to a contestant from a run-through who shall remain nameless as of now, but we do thank them. Little has changed from the pilot rules. In the main game, two contestants compete to see who can be closest to the actual number on a poll similar to a question from Card Sharks. Two formats were tested with this main game: one that was timed and one that wasn’t. Our source said the timed version was much better, to keep the game going. The closest player got a point, and three points wins the game and plays for $10,000,000.
In the money round, you’re given a range and have to place it on the scale from 0-100% for the question. Here’s the breakdown of the range and money.
$1,000 question: 40% range (20 points up and down)
$10,000 question: 30% range (15 points up and down)
$100,000 question: 20% range (10 points up and down)
$1,000,000 question: 10% range (5 points up and down)
$10,000,000 question: See Top
If you miss a question at any time, you go back down one level. So that means if you go for the million and miss, you lose $900,000. However, if you get it, you win $9,000,000 more. On each question you can see what the audience felt the right percentage was and you may ask a friend what their opinion is before you lock in any answer. We’re hearing the show is very very good, impressive display of graphics and set, and that Drew Carey, the new host of The Price is Right is very good at his role on Power of 10. My only gripe right now is the 10% for $10,000,000. I was hoping for something a tiny bit more inventive. However, it is a hell of a lot better than the exact-guess from the pilot. Of course be aware that rules may change for the final product, but as of one day before taping this is what we have. You can visit the website here.
Also, CBS has already published a website for another new game show: Do You Trust Me?. Not much is known beyond that contestants will try to build a bank of money up to $1,000,000. And honestly, beyond the fact that Tucker Carlson is still the host, that’s all that’s known. If I had to guess I’d say this is another way to try to fit in a Friend or Foe? like round into a primetime game, but I’ve been wrong many times in the past. You can become a contestant for the show by clicking here.
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I like it… Easy to understand and has 100% “play at home” value. Alex, you said the displays are quite good… Any idea if CBS is taping Power Of Ten in High Definition? (Or is FOX the only network that will tape game shows in HD? i.e. The Rich List)
And I LOVED Friend or Foe… Never understood why GSN let that one go.
I was at the tapings on Wednesday night…
The info is ALMOST correct. A few changes…
1. The ten million dollar question is the same as the one million dollar question. If the person gets the million dollar question right, then their range of ten is posted. In order to win the ten mill, the play must guess which of the ten is exactly right. The penalty for dropping down to $100,000 is accurate.
2. There’s a HUGE play at home value. This is the first Davies show that the audience is allowed to scream at the contestant. Some of the questions are definitely next day water cooler material.
3. Everything else is accurate.
4. The show is pretty good. I expect it to get decent ratings. I don’t think it will be a blockbuster, but it should do good enough so that we will see it again after the run. Drew Carey does a very good job in making the show work, and anyone who’s worried about him being able to carry The Price is Right should be able to breathe easier.
5. Don’t miss the first episode. Just don’t.
G.
Since I last knew, the “drop a level if wrong” concept is new, but one I thought should’ve been implemented. Major props to CBS for that change.
If Haterade’s info is correct about the 10kk question, they also took an idea that crossed my mind a bit back, and one that’s more creative. It’s a bit more inventive than the 1/100 chance guess, which would probably never had be won, unless an incredibly lucky/smart person was also incredible bold (usually you only get one or the other, and that’s if you’re lucky, heh)…
I especially look forward to this, and I agree the playalong factor will be enormous, and it will inspire watercooler talk much like some questions on 1vs100. I think it has the potential to be a hit, even get DoND *at its height* size numbers, if not more… :D
The Truth is there are many people who are smart and bold enough to win it all on any show as history has proven. That won’t change. Also with the given rules, I can really see some people going for it all, especially given the fact that some will think, “Hey, no matter what I’ve got $100,000 in my pocket, this is a once in a lifetime opportunuty, GO FOR IT!”
I just don’t know what I would do with $10,000,000, aside from tithing. Is there such a thing as “too much” money? Hmm. BTW, I’m also looking forward to seeing Drew Carey on the Price Is Right. God Bless!
funny you should mention that, dugger. i complained to someone just the other day about the million-dollar norm for game shows anymore. and it’s not like the $10mil boost is helping any. but that’s a different rant for another day.
i’m somewhat glad that alex was wrong about the original $10mil question. for it to be the exact same range as the $1mil question just didn’t seem right. like, for the last question, it should be a 5% range (2.5 above or below) on a completely new question. BUT, if it’s a 1-in-10 shot on the same question, then i’m not sure if i like that new format. i sure as heck wouldn’t go for the $10mil chance. if i were lucky to score it in the range to begin with, i wouldn’t have the slightest clue where the last answer exactly was. maybe if the 10% range were whittled down to 5% for the final guess, it might be worth a shot then.
I’m very happy to hear that Drew is a good host. I have no doubt in my mind that we will be very good on TPIR.
well, it’s $10 MILLION!
they can’t make it that easy to get!
The format for the $10,000,000 question is downright dumb if I understand it correctly; it’s pretty much a random 1-in-10 shot in the dark. I think a 5 percent range (the exact number, 2 up, and 2 down) on a new question is a much better option. Dang… although I’m still interested in the show, it seems woefully flawed at that critical “audience payoff” point. Also, for whoever said “Don’t miss the first episode. Just don’t”, I hope nobody goes for it just to lose $900,000… I don’t know if I could stand that vicarious heartbreak ;)
Alex, after having watched that one guy on Greed go for the $2 million only to end up losing EVERYTHING, I don’t think the heartbreak of losing $900k would be THAT bad.