Hosted by Ben Gleib, the series features contestants in teams of two competing to answer brain teaser and puzzle questions.

"[3][4] Additionally, GSN released an online game midway through the first season that allows users to answer questions from the series' past episodes.

The main game features two pairs of contestants answering brain-teaser questions taking the form of a visual puzzle.

Contestants may also be required to know a lesser-known definition of a common word (for example, "Habit", referring to a religious garment instead of a pattern of behavior).

At the presentation, GSN revealed plans to order 40 episodes of the series,[7] while confirming August 12 as the premiere date on June 19, 2014.

These episodes have included competitions between USC and UCLA graduates,[13] as well as an Election Day special between pairs of Democrats and Republicans.

Carrie Grosvenor of About Entertainment argued that the series is "truly enjoyable to watch" while calling Gleib's hosting "sarcastic and funny.

"[3] Conversely, Tim Conroy of Media Life Magazine argued that the show "just doesn't do the trick" and thought Gleib had a difficult time "drawing amusing responses from the contestants.

"[4] In 2016, Neal Justin of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution mentioned the series in an article analyzing the challenges of many modern knowledge-based game shows; specifically, he mentioned that the series' "optical illusions, deceptive directions and mind tricks can make even Mensa members look like, well, idiots.

"[18] Paired with the mixed critical reception, the series has seen a wide range of ratings for new episodes, bringing in between 245,000 and 561,000 total viewers during the first season.