The object for the first team was to get five correct answers as quickly as possible. The game clock counted up to 99 seconds or until the team achieved five correct answers, whichever happened first. The opposing team then attempted either to score five correct answers in less time or to score more correct answers than the first team in 99 seconds, in order to win the round. If they failed, the first team won the round. The team winning the round scored points. The first team to accumulate at least 1,500 points won the game. Play continued for up to four rounds, with each team alternating first-play honors. The point award to the winning team of a round escalated from 250 points for round one, to 500 points for round two, 750 points for round three, and 1,250 points for round four (if necessary).