On 31 October 2024, BBC Studios Africa, in partnership with VitaminQ, hosted an exciting BBC Brit-inspired Game Night at The Wild Side in Johannesburg, where guests got to experience live-action versions of some of the channel’s favourite game shows. Bringing shows like The Chase, Deal or No Deal, and Would I Lie to You? to life, the night was packed with laughter, competition, and a series of thrilling trivia and challenges that kept everyone engaged.
BBC Brit Quiz Night Champions: ‘Mr Bean’s Teddy’
After an intense night of challenges, team ‘Mr Bean’s Teddy’ emerged victorious, winning R2,500 in cash, a bottle of tequila, and a R750 meal voucher from The Wild Side. Their triumph also earned them a spot on VitaminQ’s prestigious trophy, commemorating their game night glory.
Bring the Fun Home: Host Your Own BBC Brit-Inspired Game Night
This festive season, why not recreate the magic of BBC Brit’s game shows in your own living room? Here’s how you can bring the competitive spirit of The Chase and the deception-driven laughs of Would I Lie to You? to your next game night with family and friends:
The Chase
What You’ll Need:
- General knowledge questions (create your own or find trivia sets online).
- A “Chaser” (someone with strong trivia skills) and contestants (family or friends).
- Pen and paper for scorekeeping.
How to Play:
- Choose the Chaser: Select one person to act as the “Chaser.” The rest of the participants will form teams.
- Build Points:
- Each team answers five trivia questions per round, earning a set number of points per correct answer (e.g., 2, 5, or 10 points).
- The Chase Begins:
- Teams then go head-to-head with the Chaser, who tries to catch up by answering questions correctly, reducing the team’s score.
- Win or Lose:
- The team with the highest points wins, unless the Chaser successfully brings their score to zero.
For inspiration, tune into The Chase on BBC Brit (DStv Channel 120) weeknights at 19:00.
Would I Lie to You
What You’ll Need:
- Story cards or paper for each player to write down one true and one false statement about themselves.
- A scoreboard for tracking points.
- Optional timer.
How to Play:
- Prepare Statements: Each player writes one true and one false statement about themselves (e.g., “I once met a celebrity” and “I’ve never eaten pizza”).
- Round Structure:
- A player from Team A presents their statements to Team B, who can ask questions to determine the lie.
- Guessing:
- Team B guesses which statement is false; points are awarded based on correct guesses.
- Rotate Teams: Alternate turns so everyone has a chance to present and guess.
Catch Would I Lie to You? every Friday at 20:00 on BBC Brit to sharpen your deception skills.
Bring Iconic Game Show Fun to Your Festive Season
Recreate these BBC Brit-inspired games for hours of laughter, competition, and unforgettable memories. Don’t forget to tune in to BBC Brit on DStv Channel 120 for even more ideas and inspiration to elevate your game nights this holiday season!