The Million Dollar Drop
| Company type | Television game show |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | March 21, 2011 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Parent | Nine Network |
The Million Dollar Drop is an Australian game show broadcast on the Nine Network, derived from the UK program The Million Pound Drop Live. Unlike its British counterpart, this version is pre-recorded and features several format alterations. The series debuted on 21 March 2011, with Eddie McGuire serving as the host.
Game format
A pair of contestants who share a prior connection begin the game with $1,000,000 in cash, arranged in $20 bundles totaling 50 stacks. They must wager the entire sum over the course of eight multiple-choice questions.
For each query, participants choose one of two available categories and distribute their money across trapdoors ("drops") representing possible answers, ensuring that at least one drop remains empty. Seven out of the eight questions are timed; any money not placed before the timer ends is forfeited.
Trapdoors linked to incorrect responses open, causing any money placed there to be lost. Contestants continue with only the funds positioned on the correct answer. After completing all eight questions, they retain any remaining money; however, losing all their cash at any point results in immediate elimination without winnings.