Game show facts for kids
A game show is a reality television program where people play a game for points, with the goal of winning money or prizes. Different game shows use different games. Some game shows involve word games, and others involve tests of skill or general knowledge. Many game shows incorporate some element of chance; for example, in Wheel of Fortune, contestants spin a wheel to determine how much prize money they get for a correct letter.
Some game shows have the contestants compete against other individual contestants; other game shows group contestants into teams. Some game shows have regular people as the contestants. Other game shows have celebrities such as movie actors or musicians as the contestants.
Many game shows air on the Game Show Network and other television networks.
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Prizes
Game shows often reward people with money, holidays, or cars. These prizes are often given by the people or group of people that give the game show money to run. The people who give the game show money to run are called sponsors.
History
The first game shows were on radio.
Examples
Examples of game shows include:
- Jeopardy!
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
- Family Feud
- Blockbusters
- The Price is Right
- Deal or No Deal
Images for kids
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United States Armed Forces participate in Wheel of Fortune with Pat Sajak
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See also
In Spanish: Programa de concursos para niños
