John Barrowman invites contestants to descend into an illuminated arena, the Pressure Pad, to play the general knowledge quiz.

Two teams of five compete against each other in a series of head-to-head games in an attempt to outwit each other and leave thousands of pounds richer. If the contestants win a head-to-head they play in the final, if they lose they are out of the game. The winning team receives £2000 and the chance to play for an extra rolling cash bonus.