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How to get on a game show 

With the economy the way it is, we’re all looking for ways to make an extra buck. These days, it’s not as easy to just run out and get a second job, we have to be creative. While the lottery is an option, the chances of winning are extremely slim. Why not give a game show a try!

While there’s no magic potion you can take to land a game show cameo, there are a few tips you can follow to help your chances. According to the article, “Top 5 Ways to Get on a Game Show,” follow these tips and you may find yourself saying, “Yes, that IS my final answer!”

1. Know your strengths—Not good at trivia? Steer clear of Jeopardy. Terrible at grocery shopping? Don’t try out for The Price is Right. Know what you’re good at so you help your chances of landing and winning a game show spot. Producers want contestants who are good at the game, so the audience will be entertained. Isn’t it more exciting to watch someone score big rather than drop out on the first try?
   
   
2. Be super excited!—No one wants to watch a dull contestant. We all want to watch someone who is excited to be on the show. You only get a few minutes with a casting agent, so make it count. Be enthusiastic and high energy. It’s all about personality and making good TV. Be quirky and unique and you’re more likely to stay at the top of the casting agent’s list.
   
   
3. Know the numbers—If you want to increase your chances of landing on a game show, pick a game show that needs a lot of contestants. For example, the game show Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? needs only one contestant per show for its weekly broadcast, while Who Wants to Be a Millionaire calls in 10 people to compete against each other in hopes of getting into the hot seat.
   
   
4. Leave your cramming days back in college—It’s better to review, not cram, for a game show. Read up on current events, instead of cramming your brain full of trivia. Pick up a newspaper, watch the news and keep the stress level down. If you feel you must brush up on trivia, stick with an almanac, rather than an encyclopedia. The statistic snippets you’ll find in an almanac are more commonly found in quiz-format game shows.
   
   
5. Know the game—If you know how the game is played, you’re better able to develop a strategy that could help you win. Know the game backwards and forwards by watching it often, playing the board game or online version of it. A producer will not pick you if you don’t know the object of the game or the lingo used. This also ties into being super excited. Producers want contestants who watch the game and have a real interest in it.   

Every game show has a different way of gaining contestants. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire uses both a telephone quiz tryout and on-location castings in certain cities, while The Price is Right allows anyone to try out daily outside their studio. As long as you’re willing to wait in line, starting very early in the morning, you’ll most likely get a few minutes with a casting agent. Pick a show you want to play and look online to see how you can try out. Good luck!