If you have appeared on any version of Wheel of Fortune in the past, you are not eligible to reappear. Also, if you have appeared on a game/dating/relationship or reality show in the last year or three of these shows in the last decade, you also are ineligible. In addition, you will be turned down if you work for or are related to anyone who works for Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. , the game show prize suppliers, or any TV station that broadcasts the show.

The first question will appear, asking you about your age group. Click on either “Adult,” “College Student,” or “Teen. " Fill out the registration form completely and accurately.

Visit their website for more information. Because a million people audition each year and only 600 or so are chosen, it is strongly encouraged that if you don’t have video equipment to stick to sending in the application form.

The most promising candidates are invited back to participate in final auditions for the show, usually held at a later date in the Wheelmobile host city. If you want to be notified when the Wheelmobile comes to your area, you can fill out a form online to be notified. However, they do say that they may not be able to contact everyone.

Energetic contestants with a sense of humor generally do the best. Of course, keeping a positive attitude is helpful, too. It’s about having a good time, whether you win or lose. [4] X Research source

Then they take a 5 minute written test, consisting of 16 puzzles (where you have to fill in the missing letters). Afterward, they grade the tests and hand outdoor prizes. Then the coordinators tell some of the people to go home, while other people are allowed to stay and play more mock “Wheel” games (as the coordinators size them up). It all takes about two hours. Unfortunately, even if you do make it past the first round, you still won’t know the verdict when you finally do head home. You’ll have to wait indefinitely to be contacted – if you’ve been selected, that is. Whether you’re chosen or not depends both on your test scores and on their impression of what kind of contestant you’d make. [4] X Research source

In addition to watching the show, do puzzles like you were asked to do at the audition. Keep your brain fresh to stay mentally prepared.

There are also a number of Wheel of Fortune games available for virtually any console. You can literally have Wheel of Fortune going 24/7.

You can write in, go online, or call. And remember: never pay for tickets. Some people try to sell them, but it’s a scam. Real Wheel of Fortune tickets are always free.