Quiz shows make for excellent entertainment. A night of trivia and levity would be appreciated by many stressed college students. Hosting a friendly tournament at Pierce College between students could make for a highly successful fundraiser.
Game shows are a staple in American culture. “Jeopardy!” rakes in an average of 9.2 million viewers per episode, according to The Wrap, making it one of the most popular non-sports broadcasts on modern television. There is a substantial amount of people who would like to watch and play a quiz live.
“Just like other sports, the College Bowl format proved so simple and engaging that high school versions (of which over 100 were licensed by College Bowl) proliferated.” explained the College Bowl Company. The College Bowl is one of the most successful game shows in America, involving university students being asked obscure, academic factoids.
Replicating a quiz show is cheap and simple. Students could form teams with one another and compete. Participating professors specialize in the subjects they teach, and ask contestants in-depth questions. The team with the most correct answers would be deemed the victors.
Pierce-themed merchandise could be awarded as prizes.
Local colleges have held tournaments among students before. According to The Sundial, CSUN’s Esports club hosts gaming competitions from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. The participants reported that the atmosphere is lighthearted. As long as the game show is kept amicable and low-stakes, fun can be had for both the contestants and observers.
Fundraising is a smart way for the Pierce community to gather money without having to dip into the college’s pocket. The money raised during a game show could help ease the financial restrictions the LACCD is facing.
Money could be raised through ticket sales, starting at about $5 per person. People would most likely want to buy food and drinks as they watch the quiz, so concession stands could also be set up. The funds raised could go toward helping the Pierce community,whether it’s replacing a faulty computer in one of the labs or hiring a guest speaker to visit the campus.
A game show could bring the Pierce community together for a fun night and help support the campus financially.
