the team moved up one level for every correct answer, with the first such answer putting them at level 1, but they drop one level down for every incorrect answer. if the team reached level 5 before time ran out, they split $10,000; if not, they split $100 for each level they had reached (e.g. level 3 - $300). "cram" souvenir coffee mugs were given to $10,000 winners in the first season, and to all game-winning teams in the second season.