“Tipping Point” Begins Today at 5:00PM UK on ITV 1
The Chase is taking a small break for a few weeks to make room for a brand new game show. Starting today at 5:00PM UK (12:00PM ET) is the new quiz Tipping Point on ITV 1. The Ben Shephard hosted game sees contestants answering questions to play the large coin drop machines you can see at arcades. The final player left standing plays for the golden disc which can award them thousands of pounds. The show has actually constructed a large coin drop machine on set, so I give them credit for that. I’m interested to see how this turns out. You have to admit that’s a unique, off-the-wall idea.
Host Ben Shephard provided a behind-the-scenes look to viewers on his official website. Take a look. What do you think? And, if you’ve seen the show, what did you think of the show?
Sounds like an interesting show, but the clip is not working properly.
Just watched the first episode; and at an hour long it seems to drag on. The counters don’t make a satisfying sound when they drop, and the nature of the machine seems to make for boring times on occasion.
The question rounds have some good mechanics to them, but not enough really.
Found this very boring, very dull and just so tedious I was tempted to switch off. I tried to make it to the end and just about managed. Bad repetitive gameshow action with pitiful quiz questions. Not for me!
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Although the concept is intriguing and the game seems well thought-out, yes, the first episode’s pace was excruciatingly slow. I think Ben Shephard is a good presenter, and the camaraderie of this episode’s players was a definite plus, but there are things that can be done to pick up the pace. For one thing, don’t put answers up graphically and then have Ben say “is it right?” Just have Ben say right or wrong and get on with it.
Most UK shows do it that way, heck just look to the show this put on a short hiatus, the Chase. Granted, the latter is better than the former (doesn’t make Tipping Point bad, per se), but the question presentation is the same.
I really liked the show. Yeah, it was slow, but I thought that it was still a lot of fun and Ben was a great host. The contestant casting is absolutely brilliant as well, the camaraderie and gentle teasing between the contestants was great fun to watch.
I also really, really liked the set. It’s one of my favorite that I’ve ever seen.
One word: slooooooooooooooooooooooowwwww. Thing about it is, it could be a good game if it didn’t drag so much. I found the first episode on Youtube after reading about it here, excited about a game show based on Pachinko. Such an original idea. If I could change it, I’d get rid of the first round entirely and just start with 3 players, and just have the show be a half-hour to force a quicker pace. Also, I’d add a studio audience. That could make things much more exciting, especially for what a visual game this is. I was disappointed at the end of the show because they chose not to see what would’ve happened had the contestant risked all her money to go for the 10,000 pounds. That’s one of my favorite things about a risk-and-reward system- seeing just how good of a decision the player made. Just IMO, it would add a lot to the show to let them drop the final chips regardless of whether the contestant decided to risk what they had.
I agree with most of the comments. Slow pacing but good show. Adding to the criticisms I think the dark moody British sets work for most game shows but not this one. It’s a arcade game for crying out loud. It should be bright and fun it’s not like they are giving away immense amounts of money so the seriousness just kills whatever fun that could be there. Speaking of seriousness I think the host is a little stiff. With this kind of game show I would have got a comedian. Other than that I think it has potential.
Very flawed, easily fixable though still enjoyable. If I was to import it to the US it would be a half hour with three contestants..
Round 1: Each contestant starts with three or four tokens (depending on how much time it takes up). A right answer allows you to use one of your coins or make and opponent use one of there’s. Each chip that falls off is 250 for whoever dropped the coin. A wrong answer puts a chip in the penalty pot. When all chips are dropped one question will be asked and whoever is right gets all the chips in the penalty pot. Lowest scorer is eliminated
Round 2: Eight questions will be asked. The highest scorer will be given the first category and will choose who answers it. If you are right you get the coin if you are wrong you don’t. Chips are still worth 250 a piece and who ever dropped the token gets the next category. After eight questions the lowest score is eliminated.
BONUS ROUND: Here I am torn. I like there bonus round but with a potential 18 tokens it could take forever. The way I would do it is first drop the golden disk which is now worth 100,000. You will be asked five questions. You can choose and 250 or 500 question based on the category. If you are right you win the money if you are wrong you don’t. After all five questions. You can buy more tokens at 250 a piece from you bonus round total to drop into the machine. Each regular chip that comes out is still 250 and it is added to your bonus round total so you can reinvest them into more tokens. You can walk and take your money at anytime but if that gold token comes out you win 100,000. If you run out of money you can buy two more tokens for half your main game score or three more tokens for all your main game money hoping you will get the golden token out.
The most important thing is to not over dramatize this game. It is supposed to be fun so don’t make it dramatic.
Wow, it feels like I’m going to disagree with most. This show is just plain not worth the time. When, by format, the first two rounds are more interesting than the head-to-head and jackpot rounds, you’ve got a problem. Doesn’t help they are being stingy with the prize money, but even with more on the line, its just a question show where the questions are largely irrelevant saddled with a slow and dull side game. Ben is about the only good point, but he needs a better game than this.
On this one, I think we can say ‘sometimes the UK is as bad as US’.
The chase is an absorbing and exciting game show. The tipping point is the most boring and stupid quiz show I have ever seen. Get the chase back as quickly as possible. I will not be tuning back in until then.
I Loved this series and cant wait for it to come back on our tv’s. When will we see it again please?
Contestant calls went out today for the new series (23rd Aug)
Probably air in early 2013.
I wasn’t a fan of Tipping Point when it started, but it grew on me. Yes, the pace is slow, mostly in the actual playing of the chips in the machine. But the players all get into it, even if they are not the ones playing. Last of all, I really like Ben Shephard as the host. He cheers for every player and keeps everyone informed. Sure, The Chase is still far better, but Tipping Point is much better than Don’t Blow the Inheritance, and I look forward to its return.
i think its a good game but i am not sure if the other players go home with the money
that there win
i hope there do
Question do all the losing contestants win there pot of cash?
Are the coins plastic or metal ?