after the contestant decides for which amount to play, the prize money is displayed on the gameboard. the contestant and chaser are presented with the same multiple choice question, and each locks in their answer, which cannot then be changed; the other has five seconds to answer after them; otherwise, they are locked out and do not advance on the gameboard. for each question the contestant answers correctly, the prize money shown on the gameboard moves one step closer to the team bank. similarly, the chaser moves one step closer to the contestant's prize money with each correct answer. further questions are asked until the contestant reaches the end of the board (thus banking the prize money), or the chaser catches the contestant, eliminating them from the game. no movement is made by the contestant or the chaser if an incorrect answer is provided or if they are locked out by the time limit.