The show starts out by calling up 4 contestants to bid on an item. Each player must bid as close to the actual retail price without going over. If all contestants overbid then the closest to the actual price wins. That contestant then moves on to play one of the Price is Rights various games. If they win their game they can then compete for the spinning of the money wheel. The show runs approximately 45 minutes to an hour with anywhere from 3-6 final contestants competing for the grand prize. Basic show includes small sound system, microphones, music, dry erase boards for scoring, host, assistant and technician. Sound effects, taken right from the show Large video screen to display items for bidding.