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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
In 2007 , the German version modified the show 's format with the inclusion of a feature called `` Risk Mode '' . During the main game , contestants were given the option of choosing this feature , in which if they chose to use it , they gained the used of a fourth lifeline that allowed them to discuss a question with a member of the audience , in exchange for having no second safety net - if they got any question between the sixth and final cash prize amount wrong , they would leave with the guaranteed amount given for correctly answering five questions . This modified format was subsequently adopted for use in a variety of international versions abroad , including Austria , the Czech Republic , Hungary , the Philippines , Poland , Russia , Switzerland and Venezuela . In November 2008 , the Norwegian version modified the show format under the title of `` Hot Seat '' . In this variation of the game , six contestant took part , with each taking it in turns to answer questions and build up their prize fund . Utlising the time limit format introduced in the US version , this variation on the format granted a contestant the right to pass the question on to another player , who can not pass it on themselves , while eliminating both the option of walking away from a question , and the use of lifelines . If a contestant can not pass on or correctly answer a question , they are eliminated , and the highest cash value they made is removed . The game ends when all contestants are eliminated or the question for the highest cash value is answered - if a contestant who answers the final question gives a correct answer , they win that prize ; otherwise , the last contestant to be eliminated receives a small prize if they reach the fifth question safety net . This format was later introduced to various markets over the course of a four year - period from 2009 to 2012 , including Italy , Hungary , Spain , Vietnam , Indonesia , Australia , and Chile . In 2017 , Australia 's version was modified to use the Norwegian 's Hot Seat format . As part of this modification , the game Incorporated the use of the Fastest Finger First round , with the winner able to select a lifeline , out of three that the show provided .
In 2007 , the German version modified the show 's format with the inclusion of a feature called `` Risk Mode '' . During the main game , contestants were given the option of choosing this feature , in which if they chose to use it , they gained the used of a fourth lifeline that allowed them to discuss a question with a member of the audience , in exchange for having no second safety net - if they got any question between the sixth and final cash prize amount wrong , they would leave with the guaranteed amount given for correctly answering five questions . This modified format was subsequently adopted for use in a variety of international versions abroad , including Austria , the Czech Republic , Hungary , the Philippines , Poland , Russia , Switzerland and Venezuela . In November 2008 , the Norwegian version modified the show format under the title of `` Hot Seat '' . In this variation of the game , six contestant took part , with each taking it in turns to answer questions and build up their prize fund . Utlising the time limit format introduced in the US version , this variation on the format granted a contestant the right to pass the question on to another player , who can not pass it on themselves , while eliminating both the option of walking away from a question , and the use of lifelines . If a contestant can not pass on or correctly answer a question , they are eliminated , and the highest cash value they made is removed . The game ends when all contestants are eliminated or the question for the highest cash value is answered - if a contestant who answers the final question gives a correct answer , they win that prize ; otherwise , the last contestant to be eliminated receives a small prize if they reach the fifth question safety net . This format was later introduced to various markets over the course of a four year - period from 2009 to 2012 , including Italy , Hungary , Spain , Vietnam , Indonesia , Australia , and Chile . In 2017 , Australia 's version was modified to use the Norwegian 's Hot Seat format . As part of this modification , the game Incorporated the use of the Fastest Finger First round , with the winner able to select a lifeline , out of three that the show provided .