There have been numerous quiz and game shows on Quebec television over the years. If some have had tremendous success (we just have to think about it). Fury, The banker or The circle), others were quickly forgotten.

We dug into the archives and our memories to unearth gems from game shows that are no longer on screen but that entertained us for several (or just one) seasons.

For two seasons, Véronique Cloutier was at the helm of this daily television quiz game, in which three contestants had to determine the profession (or hobby!) of the six people in front of them in a kitschy environment. And the selection was very diverse, ranging from a plumber to a chainsaw operator to a snack bar manager, not forgetting the Elton John fan and collector Reader’s Digest.

How to get there? By asking questions, using his powers of deduction and observation, and through some tests to which the six candidates to be identified were subjected. Véro then hosted Fury. An excellent career choice!

Guess how much I earn (V, 2009, 1 season)

The concept of the show, adapted from the British series Win my rewardwhich also only had one season, is simple: a participant must determine who earns the highest salary among the 10 present in order to win the same amount.

In each round, he must eliminate one of the 10 competitors by using clues or simply relying on his intuition or physique judgment. Finally, he has to determine who of the remaining three people earns the most money. The highest prize won on this game hosted by François-Étienne Paré is $75,000.

In front of the wall (TVA, 2018, 1 season)

American television quiz show from 2016, The wall has been adapted in more than 25 countries, including here. This major program was hosted by Maripier Morin in Quebec. The wall in question, four stories high, was not only a screen, but also glowing, all on an impressive ultra-techno set. And what about the jackpot that participants could win: $1 million!

The aim of the game was to work in teams of two to amass the largest prize pool possible by answering 11 multiple-choice general knowledge questions. The duo wins money if they have the correct answer or loses money if their answer is wrong. To determine the amount lost or won, drop a ball (green or red depending on whether you win or lose) from the top of the wall. The ball lands in one of seven compartments at the bottom of the wall, which contains an amount that is added to or subtracted from the jackpot.

The rules may seem complicated, but this game was absolutely addictive! The largest amount was won In front of the wall is the regular sum of $444,448.

The Wall – Quebec (TQS, 2009, 1 season)

Be careful not to confuse The wall with In front of the wall, what we just mentioned! No general knowledge is required here! The concept is simple: two teams, each consisting of two people and a star, compete against each other. The members of these teams wear an amazing silver outfit and a helmet and must take the shape of the hole to get through the wall coming towards them. Participants who fail fall into an ice-cold pool of water.

Benoît Gagnon was at the helm of this game show because honestly you can’t really call it a quiz when it comes to that Wall – Quebec! This isn’t about money, no: just about a trophy and the pride of having stood in front of the wall! Unsurprisingly, this game is an adaptation. The original is a Japanese concept that has been adopted in around fifteen countries. Its title in English: hole in the wall.

Fric-O-Frigo (Zeste, 2013, 2 seasons)

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This is still an adjustment. In fact, the concept is originally American and is referred to as Ice cold cash. Pascal Morrissette walks through the parks of the Quebec metropolis disguised as a traveling ice cream seller, and when someone wants to buy him an ice cream: surprise! The person finds themselves in a quiz that could win them up to $5,000 (but unfortunately, no ice cream).

The participant then has to answer 10 questions, all of which are related to cooking. As the questions progress, they become more difficult, but the number of correct answers also increases. The show took a break for a few years and returned for a summer in 2019 with a new host: Isabelle Gauthier.

Meter tournament (Télé-Québec, 2006, 1 season)

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Hosted by Martin Drainville, this game is 100% Quebecois and about the region’s pride! Ten teams compete, each representing a region of Quebec.

In teams of three, participants must answer the questions as quickly as possible. The points collected are then counted in meters and transferred to a mountain world. This way we can easily see and compare the rise of the different teams. And the questions go in all directions: sports, art, culture, politics, geography, etc. The participants often have an impressive general knowledge! It’s not for nothing that the full title is Meter tournament: extreme brain sport! The winning team wins a trip to a Club Med.

Do you watch game shows? If so, which one is your favorite?

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