A contestant faces a blank set of tiles and has to guess a hidden word or phrase. If you watch the show today, you know the bonus round’s basic rules. Yes, it’s obvious, but it’s also the biggest factor in winning. Now that you’ve seen the bonus round, it’s time for your prize: data-driven strategic insights.īased on the results from our little experiment and thousands of real bonus-round puzzles, we’ve found some trends that we hope will give you a leg up if you ever find yourself on the soundstage - or just a sense of superiority when you’re watching at home.