What is the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions?
Q: What is the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions?
A: The Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions is an annual tournament on the American television game show Jeopardy!. It features 15 players who have won the most games from the past season.
Q: Who was the original host of the tournament?
A: Art Fleming was the original host of the tournament when it started in 1964.
Q: Who is currently hosting the tournament?
A: Ken Jennings is now hosting starting with 2022 Tournament of Champions, with Buzzy Cohen guest hosting for 2021. Alex Trebek hosted until 2019.
Q: How many contestants play in each round?
A: In each round, three new contestants compete; five games are played in quarterfinals and three games are played in semi-finals.
Q: What happens if there is a tie at any point during a game?
A: If there is a tie at any point during a game, one final answer will be given and the first player to ring in with the correct response wins that game.
Q: What happens if all three players have zero scores at any point during a game?
A: If all three players have zero scores at any point during a game, none of them move on to semi-finals and another wild card spot will be added instead.
Q: What special tournaments have been held over time?
A: Special Tournaments of Champions that have been held over time include Million Dollar Masters (2002), Ultimate Tournament of Champions (2005) and Battle of Decades (2014).
