Wipeout is based on an American TV game show of the same name, televised during the late 1980's. There are 16 answers displayed on the board, 11 correct and 5 incorrect. The objective is to choose all 11 correct answers without choosing a wipeout (incorrect answer). There is a "Hot Spot" prize behind one of the correct answers which adds additional money to the player's winnings. A wipeout will cause all their money to be lost including any money won on the "Hot Spot". (mobygames.com)