Quiz Master
| Company type | Television game show |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television game show |
Quiz Master is a game show from Australia that was broadcast on the Seven Network in 2002, with Simon Reeve serving as the host.
Gameplay
The show features four contestants, each known for their strong quizzing abilities, competing for the distinction of QuizMaster and a potential prize fund reaching $1,000,000.
The contest is divided into two primary segments. Initially, there are five rounds of questions where participants buzz in to respond, with each round governed by distinct rules.
Round 1
All players compete individually to accumulate the highest score within a set time frame. Each correct response awards 10 points, while an incorrect answer results in the contestant being barred from answering the subsequent question.
Round 2: Team Play
Beginning with the leading scorer, each contestant chooses a teammate to form pairs that combine their scores. Contestants take turns responding; correct answers grant both team members 10 points. If a player answers incorrectly, they must correctly answer an additional question before their partner can attempt to answer.
Round 3: (Round of Point Steal)
This round resembles Round 1 but includes the added feature that a correct answer permits the contestant to deduct 10 points from an opponent’s total and add them to their own score.
Round 4: (Round of Isolation)
Each contestant selects one rival to isolate, who then faces off alone for 60 seconds against the remaining three contestants acting collectively as a team. If any member of the team responds incorrectly, the entire group is locked out. The player with the lowest score at this stage is eliminated from contention for becoming QuizMaster but retains influence in Round 5.
Round 5
This round functions similarly to Round 3; however, the contestant eliminated in Round 4 remains active by answering questions and allocating any points earned to any participant. The contestant with the highest score after this round proceeds to vie for the title of "QuizMaster."
In the final phase, the leading contestant must correctly answer at least 5 out of 10 difficult questions without any time constraints to claim the title. They select a partner to assist; if this partner answers any question correctly on their behalf, they receive $50,000 from the prize fund. Each episode contributes an additional $250,000 to this pool. The prize and "QuizMaster" designation are granted only if five or more questions are answered correctly; otherwise, the prize money accumulates for future shows. A victorious QuizMaster may return in subsequent episodes to compete for an overall prize pool up to $1,000,000.
International versions
| Country | Local name | Host | Top prize | Network | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom (pilot)
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Ruthless | Christopher Price | Template:Unknown | Template:Unknown | Pilot not picked up |