A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player has won an impressive amount of money from his appearances on the game show Jeopardy, ultimately gathering nearly half a million dollars. This player’s noteworthy performance on Jeopardy spanned over two weeks before he was eliminated by another contestant.

Jeopardy first aired in 1964, challenging players with a variety of trivia questions hoping to win cash prizes. Fans of video games have taken notice of the show largely due to its inclusion of video game-related questions, but in this instance, Riccardi relied on his knowledge outside the realm of Super Smash Bros. to achieve a remarkable cash prize.

After 16 days, concluding on July 25, Scott “Biscotto” Riccardi from New Jersey completed his journey on Jeopardy, concluding his run in the season finale against trivia host Jonathan Hugendubler. Riccardi claimed a stunning total of $455,000 across his 16 games, ranking him among the top 10 highest winnings in the Jeopardy Leaderboard of Legends. As of publication, Riccardi is eighth for the highest winnings in a regular season, and tied for tenth for the most consecutive games won. This puts his name amongst legendary record holders like James Holzhauer and Jeopardy interim host, Ken Jennings.

Scott Riccardi’s Jeopardy Winnings Surpass Smash Pros

Riccardi has participated in several competitions associated with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, usually taking on the role of Marth or Bayonetta. However, his Jeopardy earnings have not only surpassed his winnings from Smash tournaments but also those of some prominent players. For instance, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate pro MkLeo has acquired $168,669 through Ultimate events, and Hungrybox has earned $453,714 through victories in Super Smash Bros. Melee. While these sums are certainly impressive, they have taken years of dedication for those players to reach.

This accomplishment is undeniably a standout achievement, showcasing Riccardi’s versatility beyond gaming realms. Given his success, it’s conceivable that Riccardi will receive future invitations to compete in special Jeopardy tournaments. High achievers are often invited to these exclusive competitions that bring together the top players, so this enthusiastic Smash player could amass an even greater amount.