New Game Show
January 6th, 2011 at 8:23:37 AM
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How many of you gambling enthusiasts would like to see a new game show on local tv based of three wonderful casino games, craps, blackjack and roulette?
January 6th, 2011 at 10:01:50 AM
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Sure, I'd give it a try at least.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
January 6th, 2011 at 10:22:36 AM
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Quote: kaubojHow many of you gambling enthusiasts would like to see a new game show on local tv based of three wonderful casino games, craps, blackjack and roulette?
I think all of these have already been done. In fact roulette variant "Wheel of Fortune" is one of the most, if not the most successful game shows in history (although I still like Jeopardy better).
Blackjack on TV doesn't transfer very well (remember "Gambit"?) It will be a challenge to keep it interesting and exciting.
Craps on TV could be great, but please, please, please don't use giant dice (ala, "High Rollers"). That is not craps.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
January 6th, 2011 at 10:29:40 AM
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Actually,
I believe this is going to be tried again in the near future.
I believe this is going to be tried again in the near future.
Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes - Henry David Thoreau. Like Dealers' uniforms - Dan.
January 6th, 2011 at 10:31:23 AM
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i was more like thinking something like titling it "Break The House" where players are given xxx amount of money and they have so many minutes per round to bet and play and winnings bankrolled for final round of playing.. and after the number of rounds slated the player with the most money wins what they won on the table. if they loose their money before the end they are out...
but i think just craps would get boring... thats why i say have three games and each round a different game is played..
but i think just craps would get boring... thats why i say have three games and each round a different game is played..
January 6th, 2011 at 10:34:18 AM
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I saw some catch 21 clips on youtube, that didnt look too bad, but carlton from the fresh prince has been enjoying one too many dunkin donuts...
http://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/general/10042-woes-black-sheep-game-ii/#post151727
January 6th, 2011 at 10:44:32 AM
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yeah but then you got these 2ftx1ft cards hardly realistic cant properly shuffle the decks and cant be dealt from a shoe... im thinking multiple camera angles with split screen viewing... from different angles.
though would be cool if you could give viewers options on their tv which angles they are viewing from...
though would be cool if you could give viewers options on their tv which angles they are viewing from...
January 6th, 2011 at 11:13:01 AM
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There was a show in the UK (can't remember the name) which featured 3 players and a series of gambling rounds - the games used were Blackjack and roulette. The contestant with the most chips at the end was then allowed to gamble all, or part, of their remaining chips on a 50/50 proposition made by the host.
It was screened late at night which would suggest limited audience viewing figures.
It was screened late at night which would suggest limited audience viewing figures.
January 6th, 2011 at 11:29:16 AM
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Oh? If you only knew whats about to happen. This is but a small vision of what is about to take place in the next few months. Set back, relax, grab the remote, and soon all will be watching... "#### T## #####"
Note: We will post more details at the end of this month. We are waiting for the official release.
Note: We will post more details at the end of this month. We are waiting for the official release.
January 6th, 2011 at 11:45:01 AM
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Quote: clubflush... grab the remote, and soon all will be watching... "#### T## #####"
Is this a 'Wheel Of Fortune' clue :-) heheh "Beat The Wheel" or "Beat The House" ??? :-)
Audience (and even better, viewer) participation would be an ideal way to create interest IMO. (Who would rather play a hand of Blackjack than watching somebody else play) ?.
I have a meeting with a company in the UK later this month to try and provide more viewer participation for their TV shows. I'm sure that there is a lot of mileage in TV gaming with the introduction of interactive TV. Stay tuned :-)
January 6th, 2011 at 11:48:19 AM
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Quote: kaubojHow many of you gambling enthusiasts would like to see a new game show on local tv based of three wonderful casino games, craps, blackjack and roulette?
I sat through that truly wretched King of Vegas series, so I suppose I'd watch anything.
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January 6th, 2011 at 1:02:55 PM
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I know that a fair number of people watch those TV poker games (though some view some of the games as phony), but I can't imaging getting my entertainment from watching someone I don't know do their gambling. Not only would I not follow a show like the one mentioned by the OP, I wouldn't even bother tuning in the pilot, and I would likely feel irritated by the promotional spots.
Hope you haven't based your target audience on folks like me.
Hope you haven't based your target audience on folks like me.
January 6th, 2011 at 1:45:10 PM
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'King of Vegas' was already tried. Didn't work. I remember watching 'High Rollers' as a kid and LOVED it. Probably 'splains why I like craps now :)
I don' t know how you could make casino games that exciting. I tried 'World Series of Blackjack' and lasted about 30 seconds before I had to turn it off. 'Catch 21' doesn't really work for me either, but that's probably due to the host and low production value.
I was a big fan of the concept behind 'Duel' on ABC a couple years ago. But it didn't play well in prime time as people apparently like to see the drawn out drama of people making bad decisions a la 'Money Drop' or 'Deal/No Deal' (I could get behind both of those shows if they were paced quicker)
I don' t know how you could make casino games that exciting. I tried 'World Series of Blackjack' and lasted about 30 seconds before I had to turn it off. 'Catch 21' doesn't really work for me either, but that's probably due to the host and low production value.
I was a big fan of the concept behind 'Duel' on ABC a couple years ago. But it didn't play well in prime time as people apparently like to see the drawn out drama of people making bad decisions a la 'Money Drop' or 'Deal/No Deal' (I could get behind both of those shows if they were paced quicker)
January 6th, 2011 at 2:57:04 PM
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Quote: SwitchThere was a show in the UK (can't remember the name) which featured 3 players and a series of gambling rounds - the games used were Blackjack and roulette. The contestant with the most chips at the end was then allowed to gamble all, or part, of their remaining chips on a 50/50 proposition made by the host.
It was screened late at night which would suggest limited audience viewing figures.
It was shown on Challenge TV in the UK and was called Casino Casino and hosted by Martin Kemp of Spandau Ballet fame and featured Evelyn Ng (known in poker circles) as their poker dealer.
There has also been a show called Vegas Virgins, which was based around poker, and flew a group of poker amateurs out to Vegas to complete varying poker related challeges and partake in things such as acting lessons, and then playing poker against each other, loser being eliminated.
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January 6th, 2011 at 7:18:12 PM
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OK, how 'bout this. We'll film it at the Wynn, and each show's
winner (wynner ?) can punch a hole in a priceless painting.
Mean-spirited ? Maybe.
Actually, one of the highlights of my trips to Vegas was seeing
Steve's painting collection when it was on display at what was
left of the Desert Inn. This was a bunch of years ago, maybe
10 years ?
winner (wynner ?) can punch a hole in a priceless painting.
Mean-spirited ? Maybe.
Actually, one of the highlights of my trips to Vegas was seeing
Steve's painting collection when it was on display at what was
left of the Desert Inn. This was a bunch of years ago, maybe
10 years ?
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
May 28th, 2011 at 11:08:37 AM
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There is Catch 21 for Blackjack. Regarding craps, there was a High Rollers-esque pilot back in 1985 for craps rather than shut the box, hosted by Alex Trebek, but it didn't make air. The show was called "Lucky Numbers" and you can find the pilot on Youtube. Roulette, I'm not sure.
Actually, had a question on this front: I think about 8-10 years back, there was a competition show (sort of like a game show, but with questions) on the Travel Channel where four people were picked to play Blackjack, Craps, Three Card Poker, and another game (I think it was Roulette). They'd play for a certain amount of time, and then switch to another game for the same amoutn of time. Anyone remember what this show was called?
Actually, had a question on this front: I think about 8-10 years back, there was a competition show (sort of like a game show, but with questions) on the Travel Channel where four people were picked to play Blackjack, Craps, Three Card Poker, and another game (I think it was Roulette). They'd play for a certain amount of time, and then switch to another game for the same amoutn of time. Anyone remember what this show was called?
