How to Play TV Game Shows

If you're a big fan of television game shows, chances are you enjoy playing right along with the game. There are a number of ways you can play TV game shows in your home, from playing on the game show's official Internet site to renting the video game to play on your game system. If you're a teacher, you even can integrate game show play into classroom learning activities.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Video game system
• Official game show video games
• Computer software
• Game props for physical play
• Board games

Virtual Game Play

1. Visit the official websites for your favorite game shows, like Jeopardy.com or NBC's official "Deal or No Deal" site and play online.

2. Create an account on the Game Show Network site. You can play popular game shows right on the site, and even play along with game shows as they air on television.

3. Browse the video game section at your local video store and see which game shows they have to rent. A number of popular shows, from "Jeopardy!" to "Wheel of Fortune" have been adapted for play on systems like PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.

4. Check out computer software you can download to your Mac or PC that allows you to play game shows without logging onto the Internet.

5. Many game shows have been turned into handheld electronic games over the years, including "Password," "Boggle," "Crosswords" and "Wheel of Fortune." You can find these electronic games in the board game section of toy and department stores.

Physical Game Play

6. Study the rules of your favorite game show and play in the classroom. For example, make questions and answers from upcoming test materials to play "Jeopardy!" Use the game model from "The Price Is Right" to teach kids mathematics.

7. Set up homemade props for your favorite game shows and play at home with your family on game night. Fun examples might include games like "Family Feud" and "Password."

8. Play board game versions of your favorite game shows. Over the years a number of game shows such as "Wheel of Fortune," "Card Sharks" and the "Newlywed Game" have been turned into tabletop board games.

9. Look for DVD-enhanced versions of your favorite game shows for an interactive gaming experience.

Tips & Warnings

• Some online sites allow members to play for actual cash prizes.

References

• Game Show Network