'COUNTDOWN, produced by Yorkshire Television is Channel Four's longest running program. It was the very first program transmitted on the channel in November 1982, and since then has proved consistently popular, regularly drawing audiences of between 4 and 5 million. Its fast-paced rounds pit the mental powers of the contestants in a race against the clock. Now you can play COUNTDOWN too! Divided into three sections, you can play The Letters Game, The Numbers Game and Conundrum. Contains a special number randomizer fro all the fun of the Numbers Game. Play COUNTDOWN and bring all the thrills and excitement of this entertaining T.V. game show into your own home.' -from back of box - BoardGameGeek