The title refers to the show's pyramid-shaped gameboard, featuring six categories arranged in a triangular fashion. In the game, the contestants and celebrities attempt to identify words or phrases through clues given by their teammates. The game features two contestants, each paired with a celebrity.
Most later series featured a full title format matching the original series, with the title reflecting an increasing top prize. The original series, The $10,000 Pyramid, debuted on March 26, 1973, and spawned seven subsequent Pyramid series.
Pyramid is an American game show franchise that has aired several versions domestically and internationally.
