Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? adapts the television quiz show into a general-knowledge game built around escalating stakes. Players climb a prize ladder by answering 15 questions that grow increasingly difficult, choosing from a broad selection of subjects that includes science, history, entertainment, sports and food. The format pairs a familiar quiz premise with the pressure of deciding whether an answer is worth committing to.
Its design supports both individual practice and competition. Players can choose topics for personalized sessions, while Easy and Family modes offer ways to tailor the quiz for different ages. Lifelines such as 50/50 and phone a friend bring recognizable show elements into play, and accumulating Neurons unlocks question packs. In shared-controller Taking Turns, an incorrect answer eliminates a player; Free-for-All instead rewards correct-answer streaks with extra points.
The competitive formats make the game’s player-count context especially varied: local modes support groups sharing a controller or competing for points, while Online Multiplayer is described as a Battle Royale against as many as 49 opponents. Across these formats, the central challenge remains answering accurately under pressure, whether the goal is to outlast friends or finish ahead of online rivals.