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During the "9 round era", as it is known, the grand final was decided by over [[14-round format|14 rounds]]. However from [[Series 46]] onwards, the programme has used the [[15-round format]] exclusively. | During the "9 round era", as it is known, the grand final was decided by over [[14-round format|14 rounds]]. However from [[Series 46]] onwards, the programme has used the [[15-round format]] exclusively. | ||
| − | The 9-round format is still much used in unofficial online games and at Countdown tournaments such as [[ | + | The 9-round format is still much used in unofficial online games and at Countdown tournaments such as [[Countdown in Lincoln|COLIN]]. |
Revision as of 00:52, 7 September 2007
The 9-round format was used for the first forty-five series of Countdown. It comprised:-
- 3 letters rounds
- A numbers round
- The half-time adverts break
- 3 more letters rounds
- A second numbers round
- The conundrum
The programme ran to about 30 minutes, including adverts. Due to the small number of rounds, many more games went to crucial conundrums, and the general element of chance was much higher because a single mistake or disallowed word could easily lead to defeat.
During the "9 round era", as it is known, the grand final was decided by over 14 rounds. However from Series 46 onwards, the programme has used the 15-round format exclusively.
The 9-round format is still much used in unofficial online games and at Countdown tournaments such as COLIN.
