Curious that the way we play these games is “race to the answer” in fewest tests, and as soon as someone else gets it, the game is over and spoiled for anyone who didn’t.

Is there a good way to play to train for “most confidence before answering” without making it a drudge of endless tests and humhawing?

Making each question a more powerful test would be good, but that’s not what racing to the answer encourages, that encourages guessing the teacher’s password.

What about tests are free, first to answer wins, but a wrong answer or two disqualifies you completely?