Okay, this idea just came to me, and it's not perfect. I still haven't ironed out all the details, so the majority of this post will be rambling. If you can somehow make it through all of it, I'd love to get some feedback.
This is a show for pool fans, not just to watch, but to be involved on the show as well. I figure contestants would have to audition, and then would be picked if they meet all the criteria. Some of the criteria would include a passion for pool, a decent playing ability, and personality.
The contestant would have a chance at winning $30,000, and ultimately $60,000.
There would be 3 categories, Trick Shots, 9ball Patterns, and 8ball patterns. Each category would have 5 levels. The value of completing each level will go up as such:
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$5,000.00
And each subsequent level will be more difficult than the last. The contestant must complete each level in order, but is allowed to switch between categories. Each contestant will have two opportunities to complete a level, but the prize money cuts in half for that level if they take their second chance. Contestant is allowed to leave at anytime with the prize money already awarded. If they choose to move on to the next level, and don't complete it, then they walk away with nothing. Obviously, there could be something like Who Wants to be a Millionaire, where they could be guaranteed prize amounts. Like at $1,000 $5,000 $10,000, etc.
Description of each category:
Trick Shots - Contestant will be shown a trick shot (perhaps performed by a pro backstage or on pre-recorded video), and then the contestant must set up the shot and replicate it themselves. The shots would start off a bit simple at first. Some dead shots that simply require a proper set up, but would get more difficult to include masse, stroke, or jump shots.
9ball/8ball Patterns - Contestant will be a given a layout for 9ball or 8ball, and then must run out that pattern with ball in hand. For 8ball, they are allowed to choose stripes or solids.
If a contestant manages to get through all 15 levels, they will then be given two choices.
1. Keep the money and walk away. If they got through all the levels on their first try, then that would be $30,000
2. Or...put it all on the line against a pro (waiting backstage) in one game of either 8ball or 9ball. Contestant's choice, and they would get the break. If the contestant loses, then they get nothing, and the pro wins the money.
I think there would be a lot of pool fans interested in competing in a game show like this. I also think there would be some pros that would be on as well. After all, for them, it's a freeroll at winning some decent cash. With the right host and right set up, it could also be popular among regular folk and ignite some interest in pool. There are two facts about the general public when it comes to game shows like this. They love to see people win money, but they also love to see them put in situations where they could lose it all based on the choices they make.
Thanks for reading!
This is a show for pool fans, not just to watch, but to be involved on the show as well. I figure contestants would have to audition, and then would be picked if they meet all the criteria. Some of the criteria would include a passion for pool, a decent playing ability, and personality.
The contestant would have a chance at winning $30,000, and ultimately $60,000.
There would be 3 categories, Trick Shots, 9ball Patterns, and 8ball patterns. Each category would have 5 levels. The value of completing each level will go up as such:
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$5,000.00
And each subsequent level will be more difficult than the last. The contestant must complete each level in order, but is allowed to switch between categories. Each contestant will have two opportunities to complete a level, but the prize money cuts in half for that level if they take their second chance. Contestant is allowed to leave at anytime with the prize money already awarded. If they choose to move on to the next level, and don't complete it, then they walk away with nothing. Obviously, there could be something like Who Wants to be a Millionaire, where they could be guaranteed prize amounts. Like at $1,000 $5,000 $10,000, etc.
Description of each category:
Trick Shots - Contestant will be shown a trick shot (perhaps performed by a pro backstage or on pre-recorded video), and then the contestant must set up the shot and replicate it themselves. The shots would start off a bit simple at first. Some dead shots that simply require a proper set up, but would get more difficult to include masse, stroke, or jump shots.
9ball/8ball Patterns - Contestant will be a given a layout for 9ball or 8ball, and then must run out that pattern with ball in hand. For 8ball, they are allowed to choose stripes or solids.
If a contestant manages to get through all 15 levels, they will then be given two choices.
1. Keep the money and walk away. If they got through all the levels on their first try, then that would be $30,000
2. Or...put it all on the line against a pro (waiting backstage) in one game of either 8ball or 9ball. Contestant's choice, and they would get the break. If the contestant loses, then they get nothing, and the pro wins the money.
I think there would be a lot of pool fans interested in competing in a game show like this. I also think there would be some pros that would be on as well. After all, for them, it's a freeroll at winning some decent cash. With the right host and right set up, it could also be popular among regular folk and ignite some interest in pool. There are two facts about the general public when it comes to game shows like this. They love to see people win money, but they also love to see them put in situations where they could lose it all based on the choices they make.
Thanks for reading!
