Game show genres

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2. Quiz show
Quiz shows are a popular basis for many game
shows because you can build so many different
formats around it. Quiz shows can appeal to almost
anyone as the questions can be taken from many
mediums like Film, Music, and History. They are
normally structured with many ways of play.
Mastermind
Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its
challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of
seriousness. Contestants are allowed to choose a specialised
topic and then are given questions on their chosen topic. the
other round is general knowledge.
University challenge
University Challenge is known for its difficult questions
and team-based game play. Teams consist of four
members and most represent a single university.
The Chase
The Chase involves a team of four contestants individually
attempt to amass as much money as possible, which is later
added to a prize fund if the contestant survives their
individual chase.

3. Panel Games
A panel game show is a show which usually contains a selection of celebrities. These celebrities usually compete to earn the most
points within the show. They have been around since 1938.
Taskmaster
This is a show on Dave featuring multiple comedians being given tasks by Greg Davis who is the Taskmaster and another comedian.
These tasks are usually silly and are rather funny on the TV. It started on air in 2015, July 28 and it has had two series so far.
Would I Lie to You
This is a show all about trying to lie to the other team with insane and or ludicrous stories which could be easily a lie but only the
person telling the truth or the lie really knows. Comedians are usually the main contestants on the show and even the host is a
comedian, called Rob Brydon. It is hosted on BBC 1 during the evenings on a Friday. It was first broadcasted on the 16th of June
2007.
Mock the Week
This is a show hosted by Dara Ó Briain all about the News during the week and basically making fun of it. It also includes a large
amount of improvised stand up comedy as all of the people who go on there are comedians. It was started on the 5th of June 2005
and still has episodes coming out today on Dave.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
This is a show on Channel 4 hosted by Jimmy Carr and is basically Countdown with comedians and random bits of comedy put in
throughout. There is a lot of math and English skills throughout though most of the comedians who come onto the show make up
random funny words instead. It began on January 2nd 2012 as a Mash Up episode for the original 8 Out of Ten Cats and after it
became its own series.
Have I Got News For You
Like Mock the Week this show goes with things that had happened during the week only they don’t only have comedians on the
much smaller teams but also political figures. The show itself is a lot more mature in its comedy and usually requires a good
amount of knowledge of political parties to work it out. It began in 1990 and it shown at 9pm on Fridays on BBC 1.

4. Puzzle oriented
Puzzle oriented game shows are different to quiz
based shows because the questions are more
unconventional. Elements of chance also play a part
in some of these shows.
Countdown
Countdown involves two people, often very smart,
answering questions based on randomized numbers and
letters. It’s easy to watch even though the questions
themselves are challenging.
Wheel of fortune
Contestants compete to solve word puzzles to win cash and
prizes. The title refers to the show's giant carnival wheel that
contestants spin throughout the course of the game to
determine their cash and prizes.
Catchphrase
Catchphrase has contestants watching a piece of
animation and then having to guess the catchphrase the
animation is showing. This show is easily accessible and
audiences can get involved at home by guessing
themselves.

5. Activity Orientated
Activity orientated game shows are game shows which usually require physical or mental strength to complete puzzles. This usually either
requires running, parkour, or knowledge on certain subjects to complete a challenge. This knowledge can be anything from strategy to
random knowledge.
Crystal Maze
The Crystal Maze was an activity and also puzzle orientated game show from 1990 to the 1995. It had a lot of shows based off of it later
on. It was shown on Channel 4 and featured random people who had signed up to do it as a team and the prizes were always different
each episode. The aim was to get enough crystals in the maze so they could have enough time at the end to earn the prize.
Ninja Warrior UK
This show is a British version of the Japanese assault course game show Sasuke. It first aired on the 11th of April 2015 and is still airing
today with more and more complex and challenging jumping puzzles. It usually features public people who have signed on with the
occasional special featuring celebrities.
Total Wipeout
Total Wipeout is a show featuring random members of the public who have to go through multiple assault course challenges. Those with
the quickest times win. It was hosted by Richard Hammond and was hosted on BBC1. Whoever won the show earned 10,000 pounds. It
started in 2009 on January 3rd and ended on the 18th of August 2012 after a successful 4 year run.
Raven
Raven was a show featuring children on CBBC from the 16th of December 2002 to the 7th of December 2010. This was hosted by a man
James Mackenzie. The children compete through challenges to gain the title of Ultimate Warrior. In each of the stages the least successful
contestant would have to leave the show.
Jungle Run
Jungle Run was a children's version of the Crystal Maze which was broadcasted on CITV from the 10th of September 1999 to the 29th of
November 2006. The main aim was to gain as much monkey statues as possible so they could have enough time within the final area
where they could win varied prizes.

6. Similar product research:
mock the week
Presenter
The shows presenter is Dara Ó Briain. He is noted for hosting
topical panel shows such as Mock the Week, The Panel,
and The Apprentice: You're Fired!.
Structure
The length of all episodes are approximately 30 minutes
long. While most games are done around a large desk, to the
left of it in the studio is the Performance Area, a large stage
area with a large TV screen that is normally used for stand-
up and improvisation challenges, primarily Scenes We'd Like
To See. In addition, a smaller stage next to the desk is used
and referred to as the Press Pit, often used in the
round Between the Lines.
Rules
The general format of the show involves the host subjecting the panel, which
consist of two teams of three comedians, to a series of rounds in which they
either answer questions on various news topics from the previous week of news,
often with them giving improvised comedic answers, or performing comedic
challenges based on a subject(s) provided to them (i.e. Healthcare). News topics
range from major international news stories to regional news items from within
Britain, with the show sometimes including photos and quotes related to the
news articles used on the show.
Contestants
The contestants who go on the show are comedians. Most of
the time they are faces that have already been seen on the
show before like Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Ed Byrne, and
more. The conversations they have together also add more
comedy to the show.
Style

7. Quiz Puzzle
Oriented
Panel Game Activity
Oriented
Mastermind Catchphrase 8 out of 10
cats
Jungle Run
University
Challenge
Wheel of
Fortune
Would I lie to
you?
Raven
Are you
smarter than
a 10 year old?
Countdown Have I got
news for you
Total Wipe-
out
The Chase First letter
First
Mock the
Week
Ninja Warrior
Tipping Point Memory Bank Never mind
the Buzzocks
Takeshi’s
castle