TV Game Show conventions, a basic summary

Contestant/s:

• Teams
• Elimination

Quiz:

• Questions 
• Challenge

Prizes:

• Cash, travel, goods, romance etc.
• Increase in value the more you proceed 
• Star prizes (Final prize)

Presenter/s:

• Sexualised assistant 
• Mostly male presenters

Title sequence:

• Key for branding 
• Usually has a catchy theme song/tune 
• Music during:
• Used every episode
• Usually for a countdown purpose
• Applause/Live studio audience 

Franchise:

• International versions (Who wants to be a millionaire, Ninja Warrior, etc)
• Selling a format (same idea, different host/language etc.)