The show, while defined by its tough questions, is in the end still a quiz show.
WinningJeopardy!is a badge of honor.
In fact getting a handful of questions right from your couch is already something to brag about.
And if one can add that they won a few episodes as well, all the better.
During Holzhauer’s record-setting run, he bet like no one ever before.
Though Holzhauer’s bid fell short, his march toward that goal was all anyone could talk about.
In addition, winners get paid down the road: about six months down.
Another rule involves the buzzer.
Basically, if contestants buzz in too soon, they’ll lock themselves out.
If they buzz in too late, they lose their chance (viaMental Floss).
