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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
2000
Rules assistance for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is a board game released in 2000 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Players answer multiple-choice trivia questions of increasing difficulty, with the option of quitting with their winnings up to that point. This adaptation has makeshift versions of the TV show's "50:50", "Ask the Audience", and "Phone a Friend" lifelines. Players rotate as host, and after everyone has taken a turn as host, winnings are totaled. Based on the original ABC version of the world-famous game show, hosted by Regis Philbin from 1999-2002.
Mechanics
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Hasbro
- Alga
- Piatnik
- Mattel, Inc.
- Jumbo
- danspil
- Diset S. A.
- Dujardin
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- University Games
- Lansay
- Celador
- Juguetes Ludik S.A.
Questions and answers
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Party Game, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Who Wants to Be a Millionaire as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.