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==Welcome to the ''Jeopardy!'' History Wiki==
  
==Welcome to the ''Jeopardy!'' History Wiki==
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An unofficial fan-made Wiki about the history of "America's Favorite Quiz Show", ''Jeopardy! as The All New Jeopardy Until 1979 ''
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A Wiki about the history of "America's Favorite Quiz Show", ''Jeopardy!''
   
 
==Jeopardy!==
  
==Jeopardy!==
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Since its creation in 1964, ''Jeopardy!'' has been used in everyday life situations among Americans, thus the show received the trademark "America's Favorite Answer and Question Show". From Season 26 2009-2010 During Wheel of Fortune First Show (1962) as The Merv Griffin Show with 3 Jeopardy in (1998/2014) Double & Final as Doubles with 2 Double on September 14 2009 the 1984 or 1997 Theme Until Mar 2012
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Since its creation in 1964, ''Jeopardy!'' has been used in everyday life situations among Americans, thus the show received the trademark "America's Favorite Quiz Show".
   
 
==Rules==
  
==Rules==
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*At the start of each episode, for the first 16 seasons, the three contestants make their entrance at the beginning of the show. From Season 17 to the present day, the three contestants are already standing at their podiums. The returning champion is closest to the host while the 2 challengers are next to the champ.
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*At the start of each episode, for the first 16 seasons, the three contestants walked onto the set. From Season 17-present, the three contestants were already at their podiums. The returning champion is closest to the host while the 2 challengers are next to the champ.
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*At the start of the game, the dollar amounts pop in a few at a time with a 6 chime signal, rather than one-by-one. After that, the contestants are faced with 6 categories selected at random.
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*At the start of the game, for the first 24 seasons, the dollar amounts pop in one-by-one with ascending and descending musical beeps. In Season 25, the dollar amounts are already present. From Season 26 to the present, the dollar amounts pop in a five at a time with a 6 chime signal. After that, the contestants are faced with 6 categories selected at random.
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*The champ is instructed to select any category and any dollar amount. The contestants then listens to the clue of that category.
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*The champ is instructed to select any category and any dollar amount. The contestants then listen to the clue of that category.
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*After it is fully read out the indicator on the perimeter of the board is on, the first player to buzz-in has the right to respond. The contestant must phrase the response in the form of a question. Response not in the form of a question is penalized as an incorrect response on Daily Doubles, Double Jeopardy, and Final Jeopardy.
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*After it is fully readout, the first player to buzz-in has the right to respond. The contestant must phrase the response in the form of a question otherwise it won't work.
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*If the player is right, that player wins the dollar value of the clue and gets to pick the next clue. If the player is wrong, that player loses the amount of the clue, and other players are allowed to buzz-in. If no one answers the clue correctly, the host gives the correct response and the player who selected that clue continues to make the next selection.
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*If the player is right, that same player wins the amount wagered and gets to pick either the same category or a different category. If the player is wrong, that same player loses the amount wagered until a different player comes up with the correct response. If not, the host gives the correct response and the player who gave the last correct response or the player who started the round makes the next selection.
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*The player can select the same category but a different dollar amount or a different category and the same dollar amount. Players do not have to go from top to bottom to clear a category. The lower the money amount, the easier the clue. The higher the money amount, the more difficult the clue is. The sequence repeats until there are no more categories and dollar amounts left or until the time is up.
 
*During gameplay, if any player reveals a daily double, that player can wager whatever they have in their bank. If the player has less than the highest amount on the board (e.g. $1,000 for round 1 or $2,000 for round 2) then that player is allowed to wager up to that much amount of money. After the player decides on a wager, the clue fully read. After it is fully read, the player has to give a response before time expires. If the player is right, that same player wins the amount they've wagered. If not, the value gets deducted. There is only 1 Daily Double in round 1 and 2 Daily Doubles in round 2.
  
*During gameplay, if any player reveals a daily double, that player can wager whatever they have in their bank. If the player has less than the highest amount on the board (e.g. $1,000 for round 1 or $2,000 for round 2) then that player is allowed to wager up to that much amount of money. After the player decides on a wager, the clue fully read. After it is fully read, the player has to give a response before time expires. If the player is right, that same player wins the amount they've wagered. If not, the value gets deducted. There is only 1 Daily Double in round 1 and 2 Daily Doubles in round 2.
 
*After the 2 rounds are played, any player(s) that have some money remaining on the positive side is allowed to play Final Jeopardy. Any player(s) that finished on the negative side is eliminated from the game but will pick up a $1,000 consolation cash prize.
  
*After the 2 rounds are played, any player(s) that have some money remaining on the positive side is allowed to play Final Jeopardy. Any player(s) that finished on the negative side is eliminated from the game but will pick up a $1,000 consolation cash prize.
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*In the ''Final Jeopardy!'' segment, the category is revealed, the players get 2 minutes to decide (in secret) how much they like to wager between $0 and the player's current score. The players are presented with a clue that relates to the category. Then, they get 30 seconds to write out (in secret) their response. If the player is incorrect or does not phrase the response in the form of a question, the player loses what they have wagered. If the player phrase their response in the form of a question and is correct, the player scores the amount wagered. Alex reveals the response and the wagers of the players beginning with the lowest score to the highest score into the Final Jeopardy. If the runner-ups have the same score, the 2nd place prize goes to the player who was leading at the end of the previous round. At the end of the game, the player with the highest total wins the game and comes back to play on the next show. If all 3 players have no money at the end of Final Jeopardy, no one from the playing comes back and 3 new players come to play on the next show.
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*In the ''Final Jeopardy!'' segment, the category is revealed, the players get 2 minutes to decide (in secret) how much they like to wager. Players do not have to wager anything but if you want to have the highest score at the end of the game, wager big. The player with the lowest score goes first while the player in 1st place goes last. If the runner-ups have the same score, the 2nd place prize goes to the player who was leading at the end of the previous round. After that, the players are presented with a clue that relates to the category. Then, they get 30 seconds to write out (in secret) their response. Warning: The response must be phrased in the form of a question otherwise, you won't score. If the player does phrase their response in the form of a question and is wrong, the player loses what they have wagered. If the player does phrase their response in the form of a question and is right, the player will score more money. At the end of the game, the player with the highest total wins the game and comes back to play on the next show. If all 3 players have no money at the end of Final Jeopardy, no one from the playing comes back and 3 new players come to play on the next show.
   
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==How to take part on Jeopardy!==
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==How to take part for Jeopardy!==
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*You must be at least 18 years of age (except for Jep!, where it's the complete opposite, and the teen tournament, where you can be any teen age)
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*You must be at least 18 years of age (except for Jep!, where it's the complete opposite, and the teen tournament, where you can be any teen numbered age)
 
*You must take a test to qualify as a contestant.
  
*You must take a test to qualify as a contestant.
 
*Your hometown has to be anywhere in North America.
  
*Your hometown has to be anywhere in North America.
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*Be sure to bring photo ID just like on any game show so the staff know it's your real face. as Jep Rock & Roll Jeopardy & Sports Jeopardy as GSN Like (1996) by Scott Sternberg Productions/Sony Pictures Television (1997) & (1998) as Wheel 2000 as Wheel of Fortune 2000 the (1996/2000)
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*Be sure to bring photo ID just like on any game show so the staff knows it's your real face.
   
 
==Spin-off Shows==
  
==Spin-off Shows==
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*[[Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions]]
  
*[[Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions]]
 
*[[Jeopardy! Battle of the Decades]]
  
*[[Jeopardy! Battle of the Decades]]
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*[[Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time]]
   
 
==Setup==
  
==Setup==
 
*[[Jeopardy! Airdates]]
  
*[[Jeopardy! Airdates]]
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*[[Jeopardy! Recap List]]
 
*[[Jeopardy! Statistics]]
  
*[[Jeopardy! Statistics]]
 
*[[Jeopardy! Music]]
  
*[[Jeopardy! Music]]
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*[[Jeopardy! Daily Double Logos]]
  
*[[Jeopardy! Daily Double Logos]]
 
*[[Jeopardy! Video Games/Gallery]]
  
*[[Jeopardy! Video Games/Gallery]]
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*[[Jeopardy! Timeline (syndicated version)]]
   
 
==International Versions==
  
==International Versions==
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==Gallery==
  
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</center>From Season 13/Season 16 From September 1996-November 11 1996 in Season 15 (1998) to (2000) as Wheel of Fortune From Sony Studio or From Sony Pictures Studio it,s the America Game Until 2017 Season 34 or September 10 2018 Present the Both 1996 in 1991/2002 PC Game Playstation or Other (2003) the 2013/2018 Present<gallery position="center" columns="3">
  
 
Jeopardy!_Sony_Pictures_Studios_intro_1.png|From Season 13-15.
  
Jeopardy!_Sony_Pictures_Studios_intro_1.png|From Season 13-15.
 
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'''Closing Credits'''
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Revision as of 08:51, 24 March 2020

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Welcome to the Jeopardy! History Wiki

A Wiki about the history of "America's Favorite Quiz Show", Jeopardy!

Jeopardy!

Since its creation in 1964, Jeopardy! has been used in everyday life situations among Americans, thus the show received the trademark "America's Favorite Quiz Show".

Rules

  • At the start of each episode, for the first 16 seasons, the three contestants walked onto the set. From Season 17-present, the three contestants were already at their podiums. The returning champion is closest to the host while the 2 challengers are next to the champ.
  • At the start of the game, for the first 24 seasons, the dollar amounts pop in one-by-one with ascending and descending musical beeps. In Season 25, the dollar amounts are already present. From Season 26 to the present, the dollar amounts pop in a five at a time with a 6 chime signal. After that, the contestants are faced with 6 categories selected at random.
  • The champ is instructed to select any category and any dollar amount. The contestants then listen to the clue of that category.
  • After it is fully readout, the first player to buzz-in has the right to respond. The contestant must phrase the response in the form of a question otherwise it won't work.
  • If the player is right, that same player wins the amount wagered and gets to pick either the same category or a different category. If the player is wrong, that same player loses the amount wagered until a different player comes up with the correct response. If not, the host gives the correct response and the player who gave the last correct response or the player who started the round makes the next selection.
  • The player can select the same category but a different dollar amount or a different category and the same dollar amount. Players do not have to go from top to bottom to clear a category. The lower the money amount, the easier the clue. The higher the money amount, the more difficult the clue is. The sequence repeats until there are no more categories and dollar amounts left or until the time is up.
  • During gameplay, if any player reveals a daily double, that player can wager whatever they have in their bank. If the player has less than the highest amount on the board (e.g. $1,000 for round 1 or $2,000 for round 2) then that player is allowed to wager up to that much amount of money. After the player decides on a wager, the clue fully read. After it is fully read, the player has to give a response before time expires. If the player is right, that same player wins the amount they've wagered. If not, the value gets deducted. There is only 1 Daily Double in round 1 and 2 Daily Doubles in round 2.
  • After the 2 rounds are played, any player(s) that have some money remaining on the positive side is allowed to play Final Jeopardy. Any player(s) that finished on the negative side is eliminated from the game but will pick up a $1,000 consolation cash prize.
  • In the Final Jeopardy! segment, the category is revealed, the players get 2 minutes to decide (in secret) how much they like to wager. Players do not have to wager anything but if you want to have the highest score at the end of the game, wager big. The player with the lowest score goes first while the player in 1st place goes last. If the runner-ups have the same score, the 2nd place prize goes to the player who was leading at the end of the previous round. After that, the players are presented with a clue that relates to the category. Then, they get 30 seconds to write out (in secret) their response. Warning: The response must be phrased in the form of a question otherwise, you won't score. If the player does phrase their response in the form of a question and is wrong, the player loses what they have wagered. If the player does phrase their response in the form of a question and is right, the player will score more money. At the end of the game, the player with the highest total wins the game and comes back to play on the next show. If all 3 players have no money at the end of Final Jeopardy, no one from the playing comes back and 3 new players come to play on the next show.

How to take part for Jeopardy!

  • You must be at least 18 years of age (except for Jep!, where it's the complete opposite, and the teen tournament, where you can be any teen numbered age)
  • You must take a test to qualify as a contestant.
  • Your hometown has to be anywhere in North America.
  • Be sure to bring photo ID just like on any game show so the staff knows it's your real face.

Spin-off Shows

Annual Tournaments

Special Events

Special Tournaments

Setup

International Versions

Gallery

Sony Pictures Studios

Closing Credits

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