NBC's 'The Wheel' Rules Revealed - Here's How Contestants Can Win $100,000

NBC’s new game show The Wheel is premiering TONIGHT and U.S. fans will be introduced to the fun format that recently took over the UK!

British comedian Michael McIntyre, who created and hosted the UK version of The Wheel, has crossed the pond to bring the show to U.S. audiences.

The new version of the game showcases a colossal spinning wheel of celebrity guests who help everyday contestants win life-changing money.   

The 10 episodes of season one will air nightly across the next two weeks with new episodes airing each weeknight at 10pm on NBC.

Click inside to learn the rules of the game, plus see the celebrity lineup…

So, how does the game work?

• The game provides three contestants an opportunity to battle it out through general knowledge questions where the objective is to keep your spot at the center of the wheel.
• The contestants themselves are randomly picked from a smaller wheel underneath centerstage. Right answers keep you there, wrong answers throw you out.
• Only the contestant at the center of the wheel at the end of the game has a chance to take home a life-changing sum of money, so they must do their best to stay there.
• The contestants are not on their own. There are seven celebrity experts on the wheel, ready to help answer the questions. As the contestants vie for the chance to win over $100,000, the celebrities lend their expertise in a variety of hilarious and outrageous categories from candy and comedians to poker and politics.

Which celebs will appear?

• Monday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. – “The Wheel: Premiere”   
  Contestants receive help from celebrity guests Cat Cora, Mark McGrath, Todrick Hall, Steve Kornacki, Christina Ricci and Amber Ruffin to answer trivia questions tackling a range of categories from Beyoncé and the ’90s to elections and more.   
• Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10 p.m. – “Boats, Soaps & Wrestling Ropes”  
  With categories ranging from soap operas to mathematics, contestants receive help from celebrity guests Vivica A. Fox, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, JoJo, John Urschel, Captain Sandy Yawn and Bruno Tonioli. 
• Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 10 p.m. – “Déjà Vu & Eyes of Blue”  
  Celebrity guests Judge Greg Mathis, Ricki Lake, Mark Sanchez, Amber Ruffin, Justin Willman and Tori Spelling lend their expertise in a variety of categories that include candy, magic and Beverly Hills to assist contestants competing for a life-changing prize.  
• Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. – “Divas & Derbies”  
  With categories including cakes, horse racing, percussion and more, contestants are supported by celebrity experts Buddy Valastro, Amber Riley, Jaime Camil, Carnie Wilson, Steve Kornacki and Sheila E.   
• Friday, Dec. 23 at 10 p.m. – “Fish N’ Chips & Gold Medal Flips” 
  Celebrity guests Tom Bergeron, Shawn Johnson East, Captain Lee Rosbach, Kyla Pratt, Victor Cruz and Debbie Gibson lend their expertise to contestants in a wide range of hilarious categories, including “The Three Stooges,” gymnastics and seafood.  
• Monday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. – “Big Cats & Bigger Brains”  
  With wacky categories including big cats and bowling, contestants lean on celebrities Carole Baskin, Bre-Z, Deepak Chopra, Matt Iseman, Raven-Symone and Terrell Owens to be the last one standing on “The Wheel.” 
• Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. – “Sky Hooks & the Almighty Book” 
  Celebrity experts Taye Diggs, Ester Dean, Josh Flagg, Lyric Lewis, Jalen Rose and Christine Chiu advise contestants on questions about the Bible, real estate, plastic surgery and more.
• Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. – “Wigs Galore, Dogs & More” 
  Contestants hope for answers from celebrity experts Bobby Berk, Margaret Cho, Kate Flannery, Loni Love, Andy Richter and Adam Rippon in categories that include wigs, comedians, dogs, figure skating and more. 
• Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. – “A Spin, a Twin & a Win”  
  With categories including astrology, presidents and country music, contestants lean on celebrity experts Chrissy Metz, Sanya Richards Ross, Russell Dickerson, Loni Love, Brie Bella and Clay Aiken. 
• Friday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. – “The Skater & the Dater” 
  Contestants get insight from celebrity guests Christina Ricci, Chris Kattan, Kym Whitley, Tony Hawk, Jackie Tohn and Curtis Stone on a variety of categories that include “Saturday Night Live,” pregnancy and meat.