July 12, 1976

If you thought the closest you’d get to being a game show contestant was shouting at your television, have I got a treat for you. Now you can play your favorite television game shows from the comfort of your home computer. Today’s site selections are a collection of well-known TV game shows as well as some original Internet-only programming. Have fun, but don’t hog that seat! Remember to give everyone in the family a chance.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
“Let’s play Who Wants to be a Millionaire? You have thirty seconds to answer each question. Remember no actual prizes or money are awarded.” Since no registration is required, this game can be enjoyed by all ages. And enjoy I did. With three lifelines ( 50/50, Call a Friend, and Ask the Audience) this plays just like the television version, except you can continue your game even after a wrong answer. I won an imaginary $32,000. My downfall was this $64,000 question: “Which of the following was gunned down while playing cards in a saloon: Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, or Jesse James.”

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