1 vs. 100 is a game show created by Endemol that is aired in several countries. The game pits one person against 100 others for a chance to win a large cash prize. The game first aired in the Netherlands as Eén tegen 100, sponsored by the Nationale Postcode Loterij (National Postal Code Lottery).
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In all versions of 1 vs. 100, one player is selected to play the game as The One against 100 other people, collectively known as The Mob (or what "Mob" translates to in the local language). Depending on the format of the game, the player can be selected randomly from the Mob, or selected independently. To win the game outright, the One must eliminate all 100 members of the Mob by answering questions correctly.
After having the opportunity to select a difficulty level or a category in some versions, a multiple-choice question with three options is revealed (on some versions, such as the U.S. and Australia, the player is given only the question, with no opportunity to select a difficulty and a category). The Mob is given a short amount of time (15 seconds on the US show, 10 seconds on the Brazilian version, 6 seconds for other versions, such as Australia) to lock in their answer before The One is given the opportunity to answer the question. If the One is correct, all Mob members that answered the question incorrectly are eliminated from further play, bringing the lone contestant closer to winning the game. The amount of money in the contestant's bank also increases by an amount dependent on the number of mob members eliminated in that question. If the contestant eliminates all 100 mob members, he or she claims all the money in the bank or a fixed top prize. However, if the One is incorrect, the game ends and he or she leaves with nothing. In some versions, the remaining members of the Mob who answered the question correctly split the losing contestant's winnings.
The One can select from a limited number of "helps", "escapes" or "dodges" depending on the version; escapes or dodges exempt the player from having to answer the question, but part of the bank must be forfeited (except in France, see below). Alternatively, a player can obtain more information on the mob's answers by using one of the "helps". In some versions of the game, the contestant is given the opportunity to take the amount in the bank and leave the game in between questions.
Some versions even have "jokers", mob members who are worth a certain amount rather than the standard amount for the question should they be eliminated after a question is answered correctly. There are usually three on versions that have them.
Unlike the European (and Hong Kong) versions of the show, there are no "escapes" or "doublers" on the American version of the show. Instead, each player receives opportunities to receive assistance from the mob, known as "helps". Originally there were two helps, which could only be used in order. Starting with the sixth episode, a third option was added, the three helps were given names, and players could choose any of the three at any point in the game.
The American show has also incorporated the "Sneak Peek," which allows a player to see their next question (but not the three answers) before deciding whether or not to answer the next question. In 2007, it was used when a player eliminated 90 or more members of the mob. After only two people managed to do so, it eventually became available once a player has used all their helps in season two.
The 2008 season brought a noticeable change to the set of 1 vs. 100: the wall of mob members now has a screen in the middle of it on which the question is shown, while the old digital board used for questions now simply displays the show's logo.
The 2010 version brought many noticeable changes, the largest of all being a mob playing via 100 individual webcams being displayed on a large screen. The show is now hosted by Carrie Ann Inaba instead of Bob Saget. The show is also now aired on GSN, and offers a top prize of $50,000 for defeating the mob, versus the $1,000,000 prize on the NBC version.
| Country | Name | Host | Network | Premiere | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab World | واحد ضد مئة: المواجهة Wahed Ded Meah: Al Mouajaha |
Moustafa Shaban | Abu Dhabi TV and Al-Hayat TV |
January 5, 2010 | US$200,000 |
| Argentina | Uno contra Todos | Canal 13 | 2005 | AR$1,000,000 | |
| Australia | 1 vs. 100 | Eddie McGuire | Nine Network | 2007 | A$1,000,000 |
| Austria | 1 gegen 100 | Klaus Eberhartinger | ORF | 2008 | |
| Belarus | Один против всех | Georgii Koldun | ОНТ | 2007 | Br50,000,000 |
| Belgium (Dutch) [1] | 1 tegen 100 | Koen Wauters | VTM | September 7, 2001 | BEF50,000,000 |
| Brazil | Um contra Cem | Roberto Justus | SBT | 2009 | R$1,000,000 |
| Bulgaria | Един срещу всички | Niki Kanchev | Nova Television | 2007 | 100,000лв |
| China | 以一敌百 | Wang Han Ren Jun |
Hunan Satellite Television | March 5, 2008 April 15, 2010 |
CN¥ 100,000 CN¥ 50,000 |
| Colombia | Uno versus Cien | Carlos Calero | RCN | 2011 | COP$500,000,000 |
| Croatia | 1 protiv 100 | Tarik Filipović | HRT | January 17, 2008 - June 26, 2011 | |
| Czech Republic | 1 proti 100 | Roman Šmucler | TV Nova | ||
| Denmark | 1 mod 100 | Peter Schmeichel | TV3 | 2007 | Kr2,000,000 |
| France | Un contre Cent | Benjamin Castaldi | TF1 | 2007 | €200,000 |
| Germany | Einer gegen Ein hundert | Linda de Mol Wolfram Kons |
RTL | 2002 May 5, 2008 - August 22, 2008 |
€100,000 |
| Greece | O Monomahos Fatus Olus |
Sotiris Kaluvatsis | Star Channel Alpha TV |
2002-2006 2008 |
€50,000 |
| Hungary | Egy a 100 ellen | Sváby András | TV2 | 2007 | Ft50,000,000 |
| Hong Kong | 以一敵百 | Wyman Wong | ATV | September 24, 2006 | HK$1,237,431 |
| Indonesia | 1 Lawan 100 | Anjasmara | Indosiar | September 13, 2010 | Rp 100,000,000 |
| Israel | אחד נגד מאה Ehad Neged Meah |
Avri Gilad | Channel 2 (Reshet) | May 8, 2007 | ₪1,000,000 |
| Italy | Uno contro Cento | Amadeus | Canale 5 | 2007 | €200,000 |
| Lithuania | Vienas prieš Visus | Arnoldas Lukošius | LNK | 20,000Lt. | |
| Netherlands | Eén tegen 100 | Caroline Tensen | NCRV | 2000 | €259,367 |
| Norway | Alle mot en | Øyvind Mund | TV2 | 2006 | 500,000Kr |
| Philippines | 1 vs. 100 | Edu Manzano | ABS-CBN | 2007 | ₱2,000,000 |
| Portugal | Um contra Todos | José Carlos Malato | RTP1 | 2004 | €250,000 |
| Russia | Один против всех Odin Protiv Vseh |
Alexandr Nuzhdin | TV Center | 2007 | 1,000,000руб |
| Serbia | 1 protiv 100 | RTV Pink | 2007 | 3,000,000din. | |
| South Korea | 1 대 100 Il dae baek |
Son beom-su | KBS2 | May 1, 2007 | ₩ 50,000,000 |
| Spain | Un contra Cien | Carlos Sobera | Antena 3 | 2006 | €60,000 |
| Sweden | Alla mot en | Rikard Sjöberg | TV4 | ||
| Switzerland | 1 gegen 100 | Susanne Kunz René Rindlisbacher |
SF 1 | 2008 | |
| Taiwan | 挑戰101 Go To Top 101 |
Hu Gua | CTV Main Channel, CTi Entertainment | January 2, 2009 | NT$100,000 |
| Thailand | 1 ต่อ 100 Nueng tor Nueng roi |
Tin Chokekamolkij | TV3 | 2008 | ฿500,000 |
| Tunisia | وحدك ضد مئة Wahdak Ded Meah |
Farah Ben Rajab | Tunis 7 | February 15, 2007 | د.ت. 1,000,000 |
| Turkey | 1'e Karşı 100 | Tamer Karadağlı | Cine5 | YTL500,000 | |
| United Kingdom | 1 vs. 100 | Dermot O'Leary Ben Shephard |
BBC One | 30 September 2006 | £250,000 |
| United States | 1 vs. 100 | Bob Saget | NBC | October 13, 2006 | US$1,000,000 |
| Carrie Ann Inaba | GSN | November 15, 2010 | US$50,000 | ||
| Vietnam | Đấu trường 100 Arena 100 |
Thái Hồng Tuấn | VTV3 | 2008 | 6,187,000₫ |
On January 4, 2008, NBC aired a special, 1 vs. 100: Battle of the Sexes. Jason Luna eliminated the last 15 women in the mob with one question (What is the most popular card-giving holiday according to Hallmark? - the answer was Christmas, and incorrect answers were Mother's Day and Valentine's Day) and won US $1,000,000. Therefore, this is the only episode and special to win $1,000,000 in show history.
Also, as seen in the article:
A video game adaptation of the show was released for the Nintendo DS on July 3, 2008. A massively multiplayer online version was released in Spring 2009 over Xbox 360's Xbox Live Primetime. A mobile video game adaptation of the show has been released for cell phones, developed by Gameloft.[2]
In 2008, Jakks Pacific released a TV Games version of 1 vs. 100.
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