game show
noun
: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)
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During his time on the competitive game show, Berman won four games, racking up cash winnings of $37,101 and his & hers Daniel Mink Cobra Collection watches, according to J-Archive.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Harris, 52, is the host of Netflix's new game show, What's in the Box?
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The move back to the original format makes sense given that the budget for an in-studio game show is far cheaper than the island version and classic game shows continue to rate.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2025
In addition to the game shows, arcade games, air hockey and other activities are available at the site.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Harris, 52, is the host of Netflix's new game show, What's in the Box?
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The move back to the original format makes sense given that the budget for an in-studio game show is far cheaper than the island version and classic game shows continue to rate.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2025
In addition to the game shows, arcade games, air hockey and other activities are available at the site.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Game show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20show. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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