{"id":8772,"date":"2022-10-25T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8772"},"modified":"2023-07-27T18:59:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T18:59:23","slug":"game-show-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Shows &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hk6iMG7jfKQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Charles Schaefer\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a corporate emcee, you might sometimes be asked to host a game show night for an organization. Game shows are a great way to bring fun and excitement to an event. There are 9 keys to hosting a game show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/fundraisers-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/\">Fundraisers &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>#1. Choose a game people know or one they can learn quickly.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because participation is your goal, it is important to play a game that everyone already knows or one that is easy for people to learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose a game that is too complicated to play, you risk losing the interest and engagement of your attendees. You\u2019ll want to find a game that is popular on television, the internet, radio, et cetera, so the first step is to think about television game shows that you like to watch or play, as well as games that easily <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadershipnow.com\/leadingblog\/2013\/10\/the_8_elements_that_bring_peop.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bring people together<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll talk more in a moment about some specific examples, but the key is this: You\u2019re looking for a game that is inviting, fun, and one that everyone can enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#2. Involve as many attendees as possible.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is absolutely critical, as it goes back to your core role as master of ceremonies. Your job is to include and involve as many attendees in the program as you can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the great things about a game show is that it involves more than one person. Because you want to invite as much participation as you can, it is helpful to choose a game that incorporates the use of teams, rather than just individual players. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great way to include a large number of people as well as foster a fun sense of camaraderie. Personally, I select games for events that will involve as many as 8 to 50 people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8780\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Match-game-like-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-wheel-of-fortune-friends-deal-or-no-deal-and-more-.jpg\" alt=\"Match game like smarter than a fifth grader wheel of fortune friends deal or no deal or more\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Match-game-like-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-wheel-of-fortune-friends-deal-or-no-deal-and-more-.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Match-game-like-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-wheel-of-fortune-friends-deal-or-no-deal-and-more--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Match-game-like-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-wheel-of-fortune-friends-deal-or-no-deal-and-more--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Match-game-like-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-wheel-of-fortune-friends-deal-or-no-deal-and-more--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Match-game-like-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-wheel-of-fortune-friends-deal-or-no-deal-and-more--900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know what game you\u2019re playing, think about ways you can involve as many groups within your audience as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve been <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">hired to emcee<\/a> a sales conference for a company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0You can divide members of the sales company into two teams or more according to region, territory, age range, and so forth. Have the teams compete in four rounds until one becomes the winning team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#3. Lay down the rules before the game begins.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest mistakes to avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-the-role-of-the-master-of-ceremonies\/\">as the host<\/a> of a game show or quiz show is not clearly explaining the rules of the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t assume that everyone watches the same classic game shows on reality TV or has played them in the past, even if it\u2019s well-known quiz shows like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Jeopardy!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Price is Right.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the event MC, you\u2019ll want to briefly explain the purpose of the game, how the participants are involved, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/andnowpresenting.typepad.com\/professionally_speaking\/2010\/09\/six-ways-to-manage-audience-expectations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what you expect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the audience members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s another key point: look for ways to re-engage the entire audience, not just the participants that will be joining you onstage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Remember, the game should have rules that are clear and simple to follow so you don\u2019t lose your audience before you\u2019ve finished giving the instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>#4. Competition is key &#8211; two teams or more.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I create the most fun when I choose a game that encourages as much competition as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find that most people love to compete. Even those who don\u2019t want to compete onstage love cheering for their team over the opposing team. See how you can create some fun and friendly rivalries within an organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A couple of words of caution: Be careful that the competition never makes people feel bad or diminished based on their size or strength or ability to participate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might avoid a game like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survivor<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it involves strenuous physical activity that may preclude some people from participating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some games may be modified.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could create \u201cSales Survivor\u201d and illuminate participants based on how effectively they present a sales pitch for the company. Be prepared to get creative!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#5. Make it fun for the participants AND the audience.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is perhaps the most crucial point of all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key word in &#8220;game show&#8221; is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">game<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It needs to be fun!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second word is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which means it needs to be entertaining.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8774\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Answer-wrong-or-find-missing-word-with-one-letter-guess-show-ideas-from-team-games-to-award-one-player-jeopardy-event-point-with-friends-money-concept-and-week.jpg\" alt=\"Answer wrong or find missing word with one letter guess show ideas from team games to award one player jeopardy event point with friends money concept and week\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Answer-wrong-or-find-missing-word-with-one-letter-guess-show-ideas-from-team-games-to-award-one-player-jeopardy-event-point-with-friends-money-concept-and-week.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Answer-wrong-or-find-missing-word-with-one-letter-guess-show-ideas-from-team-games-to-award-one-player-jeopardy-event-point-with-friends-money-concept-and-week-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Answer-wrong-or-find-missing-word-with-one-letter-guess-show-ideas-from-team-games-to-award-one-player-jeopardy-event-point-with-friends-money-concept-and-week-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Answer-wrong-or-find-missing-word-with-one-letter-guess-show-ideas-from-team-games-to-award-one-player-jeopardy-event-point-with-friends-money-concept-and-week-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Answer-wrong-or-find-missing-word-with-one-letter-guess-show-ideas-from-team-games-to-award-one-player-jeopardy-event-point-with-friends-money-concept-and-week-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I mentioned earlier, competition is key\u2013 but try to keep the game from becoming so competitive that it detracts from the fun. Be on the lookout for participants who are taking the whole thing way too seriously. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This often <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/4173-personality-traits-successful-sales-people.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happens with salespeople<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it can happen in any group or organization. Your goal is to bring the fun factor, not give rise to feuds that will linger long after the event is over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find ways to get people emotionally, physically, and mentally engaged in the game. And don\u2019t forget your audience! You want to make them feel like active participants, not bored observers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the mistakes I made early in my career as a corporate MC was putting the spotlight on a handful of company VIPS, making the audience feel like they weren\u2019t invited to participate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#6. Have a VIP or attendee serve as announcer or scorekeeper.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This goes back to involving as many people as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, you\u2019re not the star of the show\u2013 you\u2019re the host. If you can involve the head of HR as your announcer or the company COO as the scorekeeper, you can have a lot of fun showcasing them in a co-starring role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, I will be onstage with a handheld mic. I will give the scorekeeper her own handheld mic. Let\u2019s say her name is Julie. Julie will be sitting at the back of the room, and I will shout out to her \u201cJulie, can you give us an update on the score, please?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She may shout out \u201cThe southern region has 500 points, the northern region has 800 points, the eastern region has 1,000 points, and in first place is the western region with a whopping 2,000 points!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a playful way to add to the drama and highlight a fun dynamic between coworkers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#7. Set the stage with simple props.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need a Hollywood game show set to produce an exciting game show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use the following to create effective staging:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">music stands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">card tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201chighboy\u201d tables\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple pipe and drape setups\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that you can also rent game show equipment from companies like<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/gameshowamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gameshowamerica.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but you generally don\u2019t need to. The key is to invite participants into the platform and give them something to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps it\u2019s pushing a buzzer, perhaps it\u2019s ringing a bell, or some other activity that keeps them busy and having fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8776\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-show-ideas-include-games-from-team-event-team-games-from-game-shows-games-from-team-game-shows-and-team-games-from-game-shows.jpg\" alt=\"Game show ideas include games from team event team games from game shows games from team game shows and team games from game shows\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-show-ideas-include-games-from-team-event-team-games-from-game-shows-games-from-team-game-shows-and-team-games-from-game-shows.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-show-ideas-include-games-from-team-event-team-games-from-game-shows-games-from-team-game-shows-and-team-games-from-game-shows-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-show-ideas-include-games-from-team-event-team-games-from-game-shows-games-from-team-game-shows-and-team-games-from-game-shows-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-show-ideas-include-games-from-team-event-team-games-from-game-shows-games-from-team-game-shows-and-team-games-from-game-shows-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-show-ideas-include-games-from-team-event-team-games-from-game-shows-games-from-team-game-shows-and-team-games-from-game-shows-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A couple of other logistics to consider:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have easy access to the stage, e.g., steps that lead from the front of the audience to the stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I prefer to have one handheld microphone that I use to interview participants rather than to have multiple microphones on the stage. Remember, as the event MC, you want to retain control of the proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/engage-how-to-be-a-great-emce\/\">Engage &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>#8. Throw in some surprises.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first ten minutes or so of a game show can be wildly exciting!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the audience and participants enter into the fun, you want to be careful that it doesn\u2019t start to feel humdrum after a while. I like to throw in surprises in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special video greetings that play on the screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique prizes that are offered\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing the scoring opportunity in a round\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing in a \u201ccelebrity guest,\u201d e.g., an employee or key customer to do something onstage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other surprises can include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bonus.ly\/creative-employee-reward-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prizes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Notice that the word \u201cprize\u201d is built into the word \u201csurprise.\u201d When you have a mystery surprise or offer a special gift certificate or dream vacation, you can add drama and excitement to the proceedings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#9. Add music and visuals.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add a lot of pop to your game show by playing game show music. Some of the greatest game show songs of all time are available on Amazon Music, Spotify, and YouTube.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add a lot of production value by having upbeat music. Here\u2019s when you want to use music:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As contestants\u2019 names are announced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As contestants are walking up onto the stage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During transitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As participants are exiting the stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning and end of the game show itself<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Sometimes I will have fun with the AV tech person and say something like \u201cHey, do we have the special music for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name That Tune<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d And he will play the music theme song from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Price is Right. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will get a nice laugh if you handle it correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8778\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-shows-with-team-games-foster-collaboration-and-games-from-game-shows.jpg\" alt=\"Game shows with team games foster collaboration and games from game shows\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-shows-with-team-games-foster-collaboration-and-games-from-game-shows.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-shows-with-team-games-foster-collaboration-and-games-from-game-shows-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-shows-with-team-games-foster-collaboration-and-games-from-game-shows-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-shows-with-team-games-foster-collaboration-and-games-from-game-shows-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-shows-with-team-games-foster-collaboration-and-games-from-game-shows-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, you can also make your game show more exciting and engaging by using visuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use PowerPoint to show the score during a game or to display a logo that incorporates the name of a company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the internal designers within a company can craft a game show logo that integrates elements of the company logo with the game show logo. For example, I have worked for Insperity a number of times, and I created a game show for them called \u201cDisparity.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>It\u2019s Game Time! &#8211; Game Show Ideas<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve talked about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to host a game show, let\u2019s talk about the different kinds of games you have to choose from. The following are some examples of popular game shows your audience may know and love:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox.com\/name-that-tune\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name That Tune<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Price is Right<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Feud\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minute to Win It<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0138968\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hollywood Squares<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><i>Name That Tune\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of my favorites to present onstage because people love music. The props are minimal, and you can have a ton of fun with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what I do: I preselect about 15 songs using Spotify.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When putting together a playlist, you\u2019ll want to consider the demographics of your audience and choose songs accordingly. You don\u2019t want to pick songs that most of your attendees won\u2019t recognize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, I will choose categories like movie music genres (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocky, ET, Star Wars, et cetera). <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also go by decades (big hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and so forth), or by genre (popular dance, country, hip hop songs, or classic hymns\u2013 you get the idea).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8779\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/make-event-more-fun-with-game-shows-like-these-from-game-shows-by-adam-christing.jpg\" alt=\"Make event more fun with game shows like these from game shows by adam christing\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/make-event-more-fun-with-game-shows-like-these-from-game-shows-by-adam-christing.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/make-event-more-fun-with-game-shows-like-these-from-game-shows-by-adam-christing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/make-event-more-fun-with-game-shows-like-these-from-game-shows-by-adam-christing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/make-event-more-fun-with-game-shows-like-these-from-game-shows-by-adam-christing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/make-event-more-fun-with-game-shows-like-these-from-game-shows-by-adam-christing-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The staging is simple for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name That Tune.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I have two small stands on the stage and two concierge bells (or desk bells, which can be found at Walmart or Staples for about four dollars). This is a very minimal setup for a high-impact game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I call up participants with my voiceover assistant: \u201cRepresenting the southwest division, let\u2019s welcome Hugh Smith!\u201d He runs up and I introduce the other contestant. Music is playing, I\u2019ll have them fist bump, and then I say, \u201cYour category will be holiday hits!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the game begins, I have the AV tech person play the song and then stop it as soon as one of the contestants rings their bell. Remind the audience <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to shout out answers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can give out points for each correct answer and even deduct points for every wrong answer to amp up the stakes. I like to start at 50 and then go to 100, then 200, all the way up to 500 points. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing I love about this game is that you can keep the drama high by making the final round as many points as you want, so either one team or the other team can still win!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing I like about this particular game show is that you can keep calling up new contestants and switching the categories, so it\u2019s a great way to include a lot of people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you find you have a group of people in your audience who are in their 60s, you might play well-known hits from The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. Similarly, if you have a lot of millennials or younger people in attendance, you could play Taylor Swift or One Direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever music you choose to include, keep in mind that you\u2019ll want to end the show with wonderful, feel-good songs. I have found that playing songs like \u201cYMCA\u201d and \u201cSweet Caroline\u201d is a fun way to send contestants off on a high note.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>The Price is Right\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Price is Right <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a fun game show to host because most people have grown up watching the show <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it can be physically engaging. You can have the participants spin the fortune wheel and bid on an item and follow the format of the popular show until someone is declared the winner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Family Feud Game<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or a \u201cFriendly\u201d Feud! You can play around and customize the name of the game show according to the organization that hired you to <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">emcee their event<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8775\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/draw-on-life-of-pop-culture-and-other-game-show-with-award-prizes-as-contestants-answer-questions.jpg\" alt=\"Draw on life of pop culture and other game show with award prizes as contestants answer questions\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/draw-on-life-of-pop-culture-and-other-game-show-with-award-prizes-as-contestants-answer-questions.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/draw-on-life-of-pop-culture-and-other-game-show-with-award-prizes-as-contestants-answer-questions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/draw-on-life-of-pop-culture-and-other-game-show-with-award-prizes-as-contestants-answer-questions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/draw-on-life-of-pop-culture-and-other-game-show-with-award-prizes-as-contestants-answer-questions-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/draw-on-life-of-pop-culture-and-other-game-show-with-award-prizes-as-contestants-answer-questions-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people are familiar with this popular game show, and it\u2019s an easy way to involve a number of different people within the organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use a PowerPoint for this game to change the display for each category and mimic Steve Harvey (\u201cSurvey says\u2026.\u201d) as you reveal the answers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Minute to Win It<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minute to Win It <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is always a blast because it\u2019s so much fun to watch participants compete in this game, and all you need is a 60-second timer to build suspense and add an extra element of excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Hollywood Squares<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This game is a classic that involves nine people. I used this one for Insperity and they are still talking about it 20 years later!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are my final thoughts on game shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to avoid anything that might be offensive to your audience. This means no politics. Stay away from religion or anything the audience members might prefer you to skip. The most important things are fun, participation, and engagement. Let the show begin!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/housekeeping-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/\">Housekeeping &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em>This is an excerpt from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u2018s forthcoming book, \u201cHow To Be A Great Emcee: The A to Z Guide to Hosting Events\u201d by America\u2019s #1 Master of Ceremonies. Follow along as new chapters get posted to this blog category each week.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWe are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.\u201d -Charles Schaefer\u00a0 As a corporate emcee, you might sometimes be asked to host a game&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8777,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[156,154,155,92],"class_list":{"0":"post-8772","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-how-to-be-a-great-emcee","8":"tag-event-ideas","9":"tag-game-show","10":"tag-games","11":"tag-how-to-be-a-great-emcee"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>9 Game Show Ideas For The Corporate MC | Adam Christing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"9 Game Show Ideas For The Corporate MC | Adam Christing\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\u201cWe are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.\u201d -Charles Schaefer\u00a0 As a corporate emcee, you might sometimes be asked to host a game...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Adam Christing\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-10-25T08:00:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-07-27T18:59:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Game-show-ideas.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1350\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"951\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Adam Christing\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Adam Christing\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/\",\"name\":\"9 Game Show Ideas For The Corporate MC | Adam Christing\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-10-25T08:00:19+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-07-27T18:59:23+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b8d14707474924ab57c03fa58ae2dce4\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Game Shows &#8211; 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