¿Quién quiere ser millonario? (English translation: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?) is a Costa Rican game show based on the original British format of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The show is hosted by Edgar Silva, previously by Ignacio Santos Pasamontes and Gustavo Rojas. It is shown on Teletica.
Money tree
Payout structure Questionnumber Question value 2009–2012 20132021–2022 2023– 15 ₡25,000,000 ₡30,000,000 ₡35,000,000 14 ₡15,000,000 ₡17,000,000 13 ₡10,000,000 ₡12,000,000 12 ₡7,500,000 ₡9,000,000 11 ₡5,000,000 ₡6,000,000 10 ₡3,000,000 ₡3,500,000 9 ₡2,000,000 ₡2,500,000 8 ₡1,500,000 ₡1,700,000 7 ₡1,000,000 ₡1,200,000 6 ₡750,000 ₡800,000 5 ₡500,000 ₡600,000 4 ₡400,000 3 ₡300,000 2 ₡200,000 1 ₡100,000 Milestone Top prize
Broadcast history ¿Quién quiere ser millonario? was originally broadcast from February 3, 2009 to September 3, 2013. A revival premiered on April 27, 2021. It is a pre-recorded show that is currently shot at Roque Cozza Studio, at Teletica's studios.
Rules The main goal of the game is to win ₡35,000,000 by answering 15 multiple-choice questions correctly. There are three lifelines - 50:50, Ask One of the Audience and Switch the Question. When a contestant gets the fifth question correct, they leave with at least ₡600,000. When a contestant gets the tenth question correct, they leave with at least ₡3,500,000.
Winners Three contestants have won the top prize so far.
Willy Pérez - June 29, 2010
Inés Trejos - September 28, 2021
Sebastián Marín - June 9, 2026
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