questionshow

QuestionShow is a term used to describe a media format in which contestants respond to a series of questions presented by a host or through an interactive platform. The central element is the presentation, interpretation, and evaluation of questions, rather than physical challenges or elaborate setpieces. The format can appear on television, radio, streaming services, or online communities and may accommodate solo participants or teams.

Typically, a QuestionShow proceeds through rounds of questions of increasing difficulty, with points awarded for correct answers. Questions may be multiple-choice, short answer, or open-ended. Some variants include timed response windows, jokers or lifelines, and penalties for incorrect answers. Scoring may be cumulative across rounds or reset for a final decisive round. A host or computer system conducts the proceedings, presenting clues, maintaining pace, and adjudicating responses.

Modern forms often incorporate audience participation, live voting, or computer-generated prompts. In online or hybrid formats, viewers may contribute questions, challenge answers, or vote on outcomes, blurring lines between game and audience-driven content.

As a generic term, QuestionShow has not defined a single canonical format but appears in discussions of game show design, adaptive learning platforms, and interactive entertainment. It is often described as a question-centric alternative to competition-oriented formats that foreground performance or physical stunts.

See also: quiz show, trivia, game show, Q&A show, interactive television.