Contestants play Ellen's favorite games "Oh Ship!" "Aw Snap," Say Whaaat?!" and "Taste Buds." The winner of each of the first four rounds moves on to "Know or Go" and that winner advances to "Hotter Hands" for a chance to win a cash prize.

Contestants play new game "Burst of Knowledge," "Stink Tank," "Mazed and Confused" and "Taj Mah-Wall." The winner of each of the first four rounds moves on to "Know or Go" and that winner advances to "Hotter Hands" for a chance to win a cash prize.