Being a game show contestant is an experience of a lifetime. Relatively few people get the opportunity to take part, and you have a chance to win cash and prizes.
Plus, most game shows air on TV, giving you a chance to grace the small screen.
Most people aren’t fully aware of what it takes to get on game shows like The Price is Right, Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune. Even big-time fans don’t always see when the tryouts happen. Luckily, most game shows have a set process for finding contestants. And, if you know what it is, you can try to land a spot.
How to Get on The Price is Right
The Price is Right finds contestants from the audience — only select people who show up for a taping get picked, so you need to get tickets.
The producers assess everyone in the audience to see if they may be a good fit for the show. If you display enthusiasm and excitement, they may give you a chance to be on the show right then and there.
Typically, you’ll complete an application and interview immediately, making you eligible to try to earn your way to the showcase showdown.
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune has an audition process. You first need to sign up on the show’s website and provide a video of yourself with your application. Then, watch your email, a local broadcast, or follow the show on Twitter, to find out when the “Wheelmobile” will be near you.
Not every person who applies gets a chance to audition for the show. If they choose you, you’ll go through an interview, play a speed round, and have an opportunity to catch the producers’ eyes. In some cases, you’ll even be able to win prizes during the tryout.
Those who make a great first impression will land a second audition. After that, the producers choose who will be on the show.
Jeopardy
Most fans of the show dream of being a Jeopardy champion, but not everyone applies.
The application process is fairly robust. First, after signing up, you have to pass a test to assess your knowledge. If you are successful, you’ll get a chance to take a second test and participate in an audition.
Those that complete the audition and catch the attention of the producers are added to the contestant pool for 18 months. However, that doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to appear on the show, even if you pass both tests.
Let’s Make a Deal
Let’s Make a Deal is another show that finds contestants in the audience. This means your first step is to get tickets.
When preparing for the show, make sure to dress up in a quirky costume. You’ll need to stand out, so don’t be afraid to let your crazier side show.
The casting staff mingles with the incoming audience members and do interviews with individuals that catch their eye.
Family Feud
If you’d rather head to a game show with your family, then maybe Family Feud is the perfect option.
You’ll need to complete an online application to submit a video or attend an in-person tryout session.
At local tryouts, your family might get a chance to play a shortened version of the game against other applicants. Those that make the cut, either online or in person, get a notification in the mail about four weeks after auditioning.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
This show has an online application but also does in-person auditions. If you apply on the website, you need to submit a video and potentially take a trivia test.
If the producers like what they see, you will have to fly out for an audition in Las Vegas. The show doesn’t pay for your flight or your accommodations, so you’ll need to be ready to handle that cost yourself.
However, if you catch a taping, you can apply in person. Additionally, if the show host a local audition in your area, you can give that a try.
Interested in Another Game Show?
If you have another game show in mind, head over to the show’s website. If the producers are looking for contestants, you should be able to find instructions on how to apply.
In some cases, networks will also list details about new shows that are in the works, including game shows. If something catches your eye, see if there are audition instructions on the respective website.
Readers, have you ever appeared on a game show or headed to a tryout? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.
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Tamila McDonald is a U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service, including five years as a military financial advisor. After retiring from the Army, she spent eight years as an AFCPE-certified personal financial advisor for wounded warriors and their families. Now she writes about personal finance and benefits programs for numerous financial websites.
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