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Kas laimės milijoną?

2002
TV Show
Ended
3 Seasons
English

Kas laimės milijoną? was a Lithuanian game show based on the original British format of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The show was hosted by Vytautas Kernagis. The main goal of the game was to win 1 million litai by answering 15 multiple-choice questions correctly. There were three lifelines - fifty fifty, phone a friend and ask the audience. Kas laimės milijoną? was broadcast from 16 May 2002 to 18 August 2005. It was shown on the Lithuanian TV station TV3 Lithuania. When a contestant got the fifth question correct, he left with at least 1,000 litai. When a contestant got the tenth question correct, he left with at least 32,000 litai.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Game Show, Quiz Show

Plot Summary

Kas laimės milijoną? (Who will win a million?) is the Lithuanian version of the popular quiz show franchise 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'. Contestants answer a series of multiple-choice questions, increasing in difficulty, for a chance to win a million units of the then-current Lithuanian currency, the litas. The show tests contestants' general knowledge and strategic thinking under pressure.

Critical Reception

As a localized version of a globally successful format, 'Kas laimės milijoną?' was generally well-received for bringing an engaging and popular game show to Lithuanian television. It provided entertainment and a platform for individuals to test their knowledge, captivating audiences with the suspense of the game and the possibility of winning a significant prize.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for adapting a globally recognized and successful game show format.

  • Appreciated for its engaging gameplay and the suspense of contestants answering challenging questions.

  • Seen as a popular and entertaining addition to Lithuanian television programming.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific Lithuanian iteration is not readily available through public Google review aggregators. However, as part of a universally popular franchise, it's likely that viewers enjoyed the competitive nature and the opportunity to learn alongside contestants.

Fun Fact

The Lithuanian version used the Litas as the currency for the grand prize, which was replaced by the Euro in 2015.

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