- Mostly quiz shows or game shows (with a graphical side - Blockbusters).
- Opening credits with theme song and clear name of the TV Game Show:
- CGI is used to present the nature of the Show,
- Font usually displays the main audience (Bubble font, colourful, sans-serif, upper-case are examples of anchors leading to a younger audience - handwriting font),
- Show usually begins and ends with an ELS showing the set o f the Show or the area where it is set (if outdoors) or the challenges ahead (Total Wipeout),
- Type of theme song is important to determine the primary audience.
- Co-presentors (Main and Second) depending on the format of the TV Game Show:
- Usually male host is dressed in formal clothes and often has an attractive female assistant dressed in formal but slightly revealing clothes (male gaze theory),
- Host tries to make humour to interact with the audience,
- Assistant may flirt with contestants (as she is sexualised - male gaze theory),
- Humour could be added between each of the parts of the Show (Total Wipeout).
- Preview of action scenes (if appropriate format).
- Introduction of contestants (background story):
- Gradual elimination in order to win a prize (money, car, travel),
- Shots of family members in the audience (might be cheering for the contestants),
- Sometimes a funny shot of the contestants are taken before the Show begins to set humour (Total Wipeout).
- Short explanation of the game at the beginning.
- Slow motion could be added in scenes where people are falling (adds humour - Total Wipeout).
- Program sponsorship (after each break DURING the show).
- Part of a franchise (international versions).
