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** The third ''Minds'' season lowered the requirement to just two victories. [[spoiler:That turned out to be the tonic; so far two contestants, Kelly Gerhold and Lauren Cusitello, have pulled it off.]]
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** The third ''Minds'' season lowered the requirement to just two victories. [[spoiler:That turned out to be the tonic; so [[spoiler:So far two contestants, Kelly Gerhold and Lauren Cusitello, have pulled it off.]]
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** Further retooled in the third ''Minds'' season: everyone plays every question in the first two rounds, the BonusRound has been reduced to four questions, and, most importantly, only ''two'' wins against the Master Minds are required to become a Master Mind yourself.
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** Further retooled in the third ''Minds'' season: everyone plays every question in the first two rounds, rounds[[labelnote:*]]The first four taped episodes of the season used the old rules.[[/labelnote]], the BonusRound has been reduced to four questions, and, most importantly, only ''two'' wins against the Master Minds are required to become a Master Mind yourself.
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** The third ''Minds'' season lowered the requirement to just two victories. [[spoiler:So far just one contestant, Kelly Gerhold, has pulled it off.]]
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** The third ''Minds'' season lowered the requirement to just two victories. [[spoiler:So [[spoiler:That turned out to be the tonic; so far just one contestant, two contestants, Kelly Gerhold, has Gerhold and Lauren Cusitello, have pulled it off.]]
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone twice or three times. [[spoiler:Four contestants have managed two wins... but the first three did so when the requirement was ''three'' wins, so they did not join the Master Minds.]] And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on ''Master Minds'', Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker. He was beaten thrice on the original ''Best Ever'' incarnation, though.]]
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* MusicalSpoiler: Tense music plays throughout the Ultimate Trivia Challenge. At the end of the fifth and final question, the music hits a long note just before the answer is revealed. In ''Best Ever'' and the first two ''Minds'' seasons, if you hear that note on a question before the fifth, the game is going to end right then and there without a need for any more. This was fixed for the third ''Master Minds'' season.
* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone twice or three times.[[spoiler:Four [[spoiler:Five contestants have managed two wins... but the first three did so when the requirement was ''three'' wins, so they did not join the Master Minds.]] And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on ''Master Minds'', Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker. He was beaten thrice on the original ''Best Ever'' incarnation, though.]]
* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone twice or three times.
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone twice or three times. [[spoiler:Three contestants have managed two wins... but at the time, the requirement was three.]] And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on ''Master Minds'', Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker. He was beaten thrice on the original ''Best Ever'' incarnation, though.]]
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone twice or three times. [[spoiler:Three [[spoiler:Four contestants have managed two wins... but at the time, first three did so when the requirement was three.''three'' wins, so they did not join the Master Minds.]] And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on ''Master Minds'', Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker. He was beaten thrice on the original ''Best Ever'' incarnation, though.]]
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* EliminatedFromTheRace: After round 2 on ''Minds,'' both the lowest-scoring contestant and the lowest-scoring Master Mind were out of there.
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* EliminatedFromTheRace: After round 2 on ''Minds,'' both the lowest-scoring contestant and the lowest-scoring Master Mind were out of there.are eliminated.
* SmartPeopleWearGlasses: Marracco, Chaffee, and Pam all wear glasses, but Marracco in particular likes to make quips about her glasses being a sign of her intelligence.
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** In the first two ''Master Minds'' seasons, in the second round, only one player on each side (who buzzed in) could answer each question, and wrong answers caused points to be lost. A number of players secured their spot in the third round by not buzzing in at all while a poor-guessing player knocked themselves out by giving too many incorrect answers.
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** In the first two ''Master Minds'' seasons, in the second round, only one player on each side (who buzzed in) could answer each question, and wrong answers caused points to be lost. A number of players secured their spot in the third round by not buzzing in at all while a poor-guessing player knocked themselves out by giving too many incorrect answers. This is no longer possible beginning in Season Three, as the round has been re-tooled so that all players must answer every question, and points are not deducted for incorrect answers.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Do you have what it takes to beat the best?[[labelnote:*]]From left to right: Jonathan Corbblah, Arianna Haut, Muffy Marracco, host BrookeBurns]]Burns, Mark "The Beast" Labbett, [=LaKedra=] Pam, Ryan Chaffee.[[/labelnote]]]]
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The series debuted on June 10, 2019, as ''Best Ever Trivia Show'' and was originally hosted by Sherri Shepherd. The resident trivia experts included Ken Jennings, Muffy Maracco, Jonathan Corbblah, Ryan Chaffee, Arianna Haut, Raj Dhuwalia, Susannah Brooks, and David Suchinsky. In this version, contestants and experts secretly locked in answers to multiple-choice questions over three rounds. The winning contestant faced off against the best-performing expert in the [[BonusRound Ultimate Trivia Challenge]], a five-question showdown. If the contestant beat the expert, they won $10,000 and got to play again. A contestant who beat the experts three times was invited to play as an expert themselves in future shows.
The series was renewed under the title ''Master Minds'' and debuted under this new title, with a new format, on April 6, 2020, with Brooke Burns replacing Sherri Shepherd as host. Jennings, Maracco, Corbblah, Chaffee, and Haut all returned as experts (now called [[TitleDrop "Master Minds"]]), along with newcomer [=LaKedra=] Pam. The third season under the ''Master Minds'' title replaced Ken Jennings, who was now too busy with ''Series/{{Jeopardy}}'', with ''Series/TheChase'' favorite Mark "The Beast" Labbett. The format was also retooled further, the biggest change being that it now only takes two bonus round victories to become a Master Mind.
The series was renewed under the title ''Master Minds'' and debuted under this new title, with a new format, on April 6, 2020, with Brooke Burns replacing Sherri Shepherd as host. Jennings, Maracco, Corbblah, Chaffee, and Haut all returned as experts (now called [[TitleDrop "Master Minds"]]), along with newcomer [=LaKedra=] Pam. The third season under the ''Master Minds'' title replaced Ken Jennings, who was now too busy with ''Series/{{Jeopardy}}'', with ''Series/TheChase'' favorite Mark "The Beast" Labbett. The format was also retooled further, the biggest change being that it now only takes two bonus round victories to become a Master Mind.
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The series debuted on June 10, 2019, as ''Best Ever Trivia Show'' and was originally hosted by Sherri Shepherd. The resident trivia experts included Ken Jennings, Muffy Maracco, Marracco, Jonathan Corbblah, Ryan Chaffee, Arianna Haut, Raj Dhuwalia, Susannah Brooks, and David Suchinsky. In this version, contestants and experts secretly locked in answers to multiple-choice questions over three rounds. The winning contestant faced off against the best-performing expert in the [[BonusRound Ultimate Trivia Challenge]], a five-question showdown. If the contestant beat the expert, they won $10,000 and got to play again. A contestant who beat the experts three times was invited to play as an expert themselves in future shows.
The series was renewed under the title ''Master Minds'' and debuted under this new title, with a new format, on April 6, 2020, with Brooke Burns replacing Sherri Shepherd as host. Jennings,Maracco, Marracco, Corbblah, Chaffee, and Haut all returned as experts (now called [[TitleDrop "Master Minds"]]), along with newcomer [=LaKedra=] Pam. The third season under the ''Master Minds'' title replaced Ken Jennings, who was now too busy with ''Series/{{Jeopardy}}'', with ''Series/TheChase'' favorite Mark "The Beast" Labbett. The format was also retooled further, the biggest change being that it now only takes two bonus round victories to become a Master Mind.
The series was renewed under the title ''Master Minds'' and debuted under this new title, with a new format, on April 6, 2020, with Brooke Burns replacing Sherri Shepherd as host. Jennings,
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* AscendedExtra: This is the prize for pulling off three wins against the experts/Master Minds (that and $30,000 in total winnings). So far after three seasons, [[spoiler:nobody has won the full $30,000. Only three contestants have ever made it to a third day, and only ONE of those three made it to the bonus round.]]
** The third ''Minds'' season lowers the requirement to just two victories. Time will tell if anyone can finally pull it off.
** The third ''Minds'' season lowers the requirement to just two victories. Time will tell if anyone can finally pull it off.
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* AscendedExtra: This is For the first three seasons, this was the prize for pulling off three wins against the experts/Master Minds (that and $30,000 in total winnings). So far after three seasons, In all that time, [[spoiler:nobody has ever won the full $30,000. Only three contestants have ever made it to a third day, and only ONE of those three made it to the bonus round.]]
** The third ''Minds'' seasonlowers lowered the requirement to just two victories. Time will tell if anyone can finally pull [[spoiler:So far just one contestant, Kelly Gerhold, has pulled it off.]]
** The third ''Minds'' season
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** Muffy Maracco is "The Historian".
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** Muffy Maracco Marracco is "The Historian".
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** Lakedra Pam is "The Doctor".
* IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: Muffy Maracco, Jonathan Corbblah, and Arianna Haut were previously contestants on the Brooke Burns-hosted version of ''The Chase'' prior to being reunited with her on ''Master Minds''.
* IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: Muffy Maracco, Jonathan Corbblah, and Arianna Haut were previously contestants on the Brooke Burns-hosted version of ''The Chase'' prior to being reunited with her on ''Master Minds''.
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** Lakedra [=LaKedra=] Pam is "The Doctor".
** And naturally, Mark Labbett is "The Beast". Unlike his fellow experts, Mark's podium has that nickname instead of his real name.
* IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: MuffyMaracco, Marracco, Jonathan Corbblah, and Arianna Haut were previously contestants on the Brooke Burns-hosted version of ''The Chase'' prior to being reunited with her on ''Master Minds''.
** And naturally, Mark Labbett is "The Beast". Unlike his fellow experts, Mark's podium has that nickname instead of his real name.
* IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: Muffy
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* SequelDifficultyDrop: The third season of ''Minds'' compared to all prior episodes, by lowering the requirement to two wins, [[spoiler:which had been done three times under the three-win requirement]]. That said, the game itself isn't any easier.
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** Further retooled in the third ''Minds'' season: everyone plays every question in the first two rounds, the BonusRound has been reduced to four questions, and, most importantly, only ''two'' wins against the Master Minds are required to become a Master Mind yourself.
* SequelDifficultyDrop: The third season of ''Minds'' compared to all prior episodes, by lowering the requirement to two wins, [[spoiler:which had been done three times under the three-win requirement]]. That said, the game itself isn't any easier.
* SequelDifficultyDrop: The third season of ''Minds'' compared to all prior episodes, by lowering the requirement to two wins, [[spoiler:which had been done three times under the three-win requirement]]. That said, the game itself isn't any easier.
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* GameShowWinningsCap: Unlike most GSN series, which are one-and-done, this show allows you to return for up to three games - provided you win the BonusRound each time, which means potentially $30,000 - and that's without the salary you'd presumably receive for playing as an expert/Master Mind as a result of that.
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* GameShowWinningsCap: Unlike most GSN series, which are one-and-done, this show allows you to return for up to three games - provided you win the BonusRound each time, which means potentially $30,000 - and that's without the salary you'd presumably receive for playing as an expert/Master Mind as a result of that. In the third season of ''Minds'', the cap was lowered to two wins/$20,000.
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone three times. And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on ''Master Minds'', Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker. He was beaten thrice on the original ''Best Ever'' incarnation, though.]]
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone twice or three times. [[spoiler:Three contestants have managed two wins... but at the time, the requirement was three.]] And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on ''Master Minds'', Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker. He was beaten thrice on the original ''Best Ever'' incarnation, though.]]
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone three times. And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on the show, Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker.]]
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone three times. And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on the show, ''Master Minds'', Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker.tiebreaker. He was beaten thrice on the original ''Best Ever'' incarnation, though.]]
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** In the second season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind simultaneously wrote their answers to five open-ended questions; the answers were revealed as they went along.
** The third season of ''Minds'' was played the same as the second, except now they only played four questions.
** The third season of ''Minds'' was played the same as the second, except now they only played four questions.
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** In the second season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind simultaneously wrote their answers to five open-ended questions; the answers were revealed as they went along.
**along. The third season of ''Minds'' was played used the same as format but reduced the second, except now they only played four questions. number of questions to four.
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** In ''Master Minds, 100 points per question in round 1, 200 in round 2, with 400 going on the last question of round 2. There were a few added caveats in the latter case: first off, the questions were open-ended from that point on, not multiple-choice. Secondly, the contestants and Master Minds had to buzz in for the right to answer and write their answers - only the first person on each side got to answer. Thirdly, wrong answers in this round carried a point deduction. The third round offered 500 for the first question, with the value going up 100 on each new question.
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** In ''Master Minds, Minds'', 100 points per question in round 1, 200 in round 2, with 400 going on the last question of round 2. There were a few added caveats in the latter case: first off, the questions were open-ended from that point on, not multiple-choice. Secondly, the contestants and Master Minds had to buzz in for the right to answer and write their answers - only the first person on each side got to answer. Thirdly, wrong answers in this round carried a point deduction. The third round offered 500 for the first question, with the value going up 100 on each new question.
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone three times. And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round...
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need most of the questions right in the Bonus Round, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone three times. And God help you if you drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round... [[spoiler:During his entire tenure on the show, Jennings was never beaten outright by a contestant; the only wins against him came via tiebreaker.]]
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* WinsByDoingAbsolutelyNothing: Since answering a tiebreaker question incorrectly is an automatic loss, it's generally good strategy (if you don't know the answer) to simply do nothing and let your opponent defeat themselves.
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* WinsByDoingAbsolutelyNothing: WinsByDoingAbsolutelyNothing:
** Since answering a tiebreaker question incorrectly is an automatic loss, it's generally good strategy (if you don't know the answer) to simply do nothing and let your opponent defeatthemselves.themselves.
** In the first two ''Master Minds'' seasons, in the second round, only one player on each side (who buzzed in) could answer each question, and wrong answers caused points to be lost. A number of players secured their spot in the third round by not buzzing in at all while a poor-guessing player knocked themselves out by giving too many incorrect answers.
** Since answering a tiebreaker question incorrectly is an automatic loss, it's generally good strategy (if you don't know the answer) to simply do nothing and let your opponent defeat
** In the first two ''Master Minds'' seasons, in the second round, only one player on each side (who buzzed in) could answer each question, and wrong answers caused points to be lost. A number of players secured their spot in the third round by not buzzing in at all while a poor-guessing player knocked themselves out by giving too many incorrect answers.
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The series was renewed under the title ''Master Minds'' and debuted under this new title, with a new format, on April 6, 2020, with Brooke Burns replacing Sherri Shepherd as host. Jennings, Maracco, Corbblah, Chaffee, and Haut all returned as experts (now called [[TitleDrop "Master Minds"]]), along with newcomer [=LaKedra=] Pam. The third season under the ''Master Minds'' title replaced Ken Jennings, who was now too busy with ''Series/{{Jeopardy}}'', with ''Series/TheChase'' favorite Mark "The Beast" Labbett.
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The series was renewed under the title ''Master Minds'' and debuted under this new title, with a new format, on April 6, 2020, with Brooke Burns replacing Sherri Shepherd as host. Jennings, Maracco, Corbblah, Chaffee, and Haut all returned as experts (now called [[TitleDrop "Master Minds"]]), along with newcomer [=LaKedra=] Pam. The third season under the ''Master Minds'' title replaced Ken Jennings, who was now too busy with ''Series/{{Jeopardy}}'', with ''Series/TheChase'' favorite Mark "The Beast" Labbett. The format was also retooled further, the biggest change being that it now only takes two bonus round victories to become a Master Mind.
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** The third ''Minds'' season lowers the requirement to just two victories. Time will tell if anyone can finally pull it off.
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The series was renewed under the title ''Master Minds'' and debuted under this new title, with a new format, on April 6, 2020, with Brooke Burns replacing Sherri Shepherd as host. Jennings, Maracco, Corbblah, Chaffee, and Haut all returned as experts (now called [[TitleDrop "Master Minds"]]), along with newcomer Lakedra Pam. The most common lineup includes Jennings, Maracco, and Corbblah.
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The series was renewed under the title ''Master Minds'' and debuted under this new title, with a new format, on April 6, 2020, with Brooke Burns replacing Sherri Shepherd as host. Jennings, Maracco, Corbblah, Chaffee, and Haut all returned as experts (now called [[TitleDrop "Master Minds"]]), along with newcomer Lakedra [=LaKedra=] Pam. The most common lineup includes third season under the ''Master Minds'' title replaced Ken Jennings, Maracco, and Corbblah.who was now too busy with ''Series/{{Jeopardy}}'', with ''Series/TheChase'' favorite Mark "The Beast" Labbett.
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* BonusRound: The Ultimate Trivia Challenge. The format varied, but in all cases, both the contestant and expert/Master Mind faced five questions. If the contestant outscored the expert/Master Mind, ''or'' tied and correctly answered an extra question correctly (the so-called [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]), the $1,000 they won in the main game was upgraded to $10,000 and they got to play again, up to three times.
** In ''Best Ever'', the contestant and expert both answered multiple-choice questions simultaneously.
** In the first season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind answered the same open-ended questions separately (the Master Mind was in a SoundProofBooth for the contestant's turn); the answers were checked at the end of the round.
** In the second season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind simultaneously wrote their answers to open-ended questions; the answers were revealed as they went along.
** In ''Best Ever'', the contestant and expert both answered multiple-choice questions simultaneously.
** In the first season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind answered the same open-ended questions separately (the Master Mind was in a SoundProofBooth for the contestant's turn); the answers were checked at the end of the round.
** In the second season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind simultaneously wrote their answers to open-ended questions; the answers were revealed as they went along.
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* BonusRound: The Ultimate Trivia Challenge. The format varied, but in all cases, both the contestant and expert/Master Mind faced five a series of questions. If the contestant outscored the expert/Master Mind, ''or'' tied and correctly answered an extra question correctly (the so-called [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]), the $1,000 they won in the main game was upgraded to $10,000 and they got to play again, up to three times.
** In ''Best Ever'', the contestant and expert both answered five multiple-choice questions simultaneously.
** In the first season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind answered the same five open-ended questions separately (the Master Mind was in a SoundProofBooth for the contestant's turn); the answers were checked at the end of the round.
** In the second season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind simultaneously wrote their answers to five open-ended questions; the answers were revealed as they wentalong.along.
** The third season of ''Minds'' was played the same as the second, except now they only played four questions.
** In ''Best Ever'', the contestant and expert both answered five multiple-choice questions simultaneously.
** In the first season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind answered the same five open-ended questions separately (the Master Mind was in a SoundProofBooth for the contestant's turn); the answers were checked at the end of the round.
** In the second season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind simultaneously wrote their answers to five open-ended questions; the answers were revealed as they went
** The third season of ''Minds'' was played the same as the second, except now they only played four questions.
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** In ''Master Minds, 100 points per question in round 1, 200 in round 2, with 400 going on the last question of round 2. There were a few added caveats in the latter case: first off, the questions were open-ended from that point on, not multiple-choice. Secondly, the contestants and Master Minds had to buzz in for the right to answer and write their answers - only the first person on each side got to answer. Thirdly, wrong answers in this round carried a point deduction. 500 for the first question in round 3, with the value going up 100 on each new question.
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** In ''Master Minds, 100 points per question in round 1, 200 in round 2, with 400 going on the last question of round 2. There were a few added caveats in the latter case: first off, the questions were open-ended from that point on, not multiple-choice. Secondly, the contestants and Master Minds had to buzz in for the right to answer and write their answers - only the first person on each side got to answer. Thirdly, wrong answers in this round carried a point deduction. The third round offered 500 for the first question in round 3, question, with the value going up 100 on each new question.question.
*** Starting with the third ''Master Minds'' season, round 2 no longer requires buzzing in; everyone writes down their answer, so everyone can now score on each question. Points are no longer deducted for wrong answers, as well.
*** Starting with the third ''Master Minds'' season, round 2 no longer requires buzzing in; everyone writes down their answer, so everyone can now score on each question. Points are no longer deducted for wrong answers, as well.
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* IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: Maracco, Corbblah, and Haut were previously contestants on the Brooke Burns-hosted version of ''The Chase'' prior to being reunited with her on ''Master Minds''.
** It was also announced that Mark Labbett (as in, The Beast) would be joining the Master Minds in the upcoming third season.
** It was also announced that Mark Labbett (as in, The Beast) would be joining the Master Minds in the upcoming third season.
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* IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: Muffy Maracco, Jonathan Corbblah, and Arianna Haut were previously contestants on the Brooke Burns-hosted version of ''The Chase'' prior to being reunited with her on ''Master Minds''.
**It was also announced that Mark "The Beast" Labbett (as in, The Beast) would be joining joined the Master Minds in the upcoming its third season.season, replacing Ken Jennings. Mark's first episode reunited him with Arianna & Jonathan.
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need four out of five in the Bonus Round, and often enough all five, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone three times. And God help you if you draw Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round...
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* NintendoHard: The questions are not that easy in the first place, and they get harder as you go deeper into the game. Also, the experts/Master Minds are '''smart.''' Usually you'll need four out most of five the questions right in the Bonus Round, and often enough all five, if not a perfect score, just to get to the [[SuddenDeath Ultimate Trivia Question]]. Beating them once is hard enough, let alone three times. And God help you if you draw drew Ken Jennings as your opponent in the final round...
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* {{Retool}}: Oh yes. The title changed, the host changed, the format got re-worked, the set went from a rainbow motif to all blue...the only thing to carry over from ''Best Ever Trivia Show'' to ''Master Minds'' completely unscathed was the theme song.
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* {{Retool}}: Oh yes. The title changed, the host changed, the format got re-worked, the set went from a rainbow motif to all blue...the only thing to carry over from ''Best Ever Trivia Show'' to ''Master Minds'' completely unscathed was the theme song.music package.
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** In the second season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind simultaneously wrote their answers to open-ended questions.
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** In the second season of ''Minds'', the contestant and Master Mind simultaneously wrote their answers to open-ended questions.questions; the answers were revealed as they went along.
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** It was also announced that Mark Labbett (as in, The Beast) would be joining the Master Minds in the upcoming third season.
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** In all seasons except the first season of ''Minds'', the Ultimate Trivia Showdown can end early if either side ([[NintendoHard usually the contestant]]) can't catch up.
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* InSeriesNickname: Similar to ''The Chase'', each of the experts/Master Minds is referred to by a nickname.
** Ken Jennings is "The Trivia Legend".
** Muffy Maracco is "The Historian".
** Jonathan Corbblah is "The Chess Wizard".
** Ryan Chaffee is "The Scholar".
** Arianna Haut is "The Headmaster".
** Lakedra Pam is "The Doctor".
** Ken Jennings is "The Trivia Legend".
** Muffy Maracco is "The Historian".
** Jonathan Corbblah is "The Chess Wizard".
** Ryan Chaffee is "The Scholar".
** Arianna Haut is "The Headmaster".
** Lakedra Pam is "The Doctor".
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