“Schlag den Star” TV Game Show powered by Ventuz Technology

Powered by Ventuz and brought to life by Cliparts.tv, this German TV sensation captivates millions with its cutting-edge live graphics and real-time data integration.

‘Schlag den Star’ (Beat the Star) is a hit German TV game show where celebrities go head-to-head in a variety of physical, mental, and skill-based challenges. As a spin-off of the widely popular format “Schlag den Raab,” where contestants once competed against TV icon Stefan Raab, “Schlag den Star” has continued to captivate audiences with its thrilling competitions and high entertainment value. 

Broadcast on the German TV channel ProSieben, ‘Schlag den Star’ has become a staple of German television, with viewers eagerly tuning in for each new celebrity showdown. The show’s success is highlighted by record-breaking ratings, including the 5th edition, which attracted 3.38 million viewers overall and 2.38 million in the key 14-49 demographic. (Source: Quotenmeter.de). The 71st edition achieved the highest market share in the target group, with an impressive 21.4 percent. 

The game show features cutting-edge technology, including live graphics and real-time data integration, providing a visually stunning and immersive viewing experience, with two game technology core systems per location (studio and remote broadcast): 

• Multi-channel HD-SDI graphics and video playback system. 
• Control of stage lighting, effects consoles, and sound sampler via MIDI. 
• Game technology for all games – “15 game shows in one broadcast.” 
• Permanent score display in the studio, game console score displays, integrated buzzers, and televoting connection. 
• Multifunctional touchscreens: text, multiple choice, calculations, and drawings. 
• Various networked I/O systems for special games like: buzzers, timing, speed measurement. 
• Simultaneous clocking for several participants using transponders. 
• Adaptation to professional sports technology. 
• Transmission from the studio to the remote broadcast location. 

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For detailed information on TV audience voting systems, acoustic game control, image recognition, buzzers, countdowns, effect lighting control via MIDI/MDX, sensors, video inserts, studio visualization, and random generators, please contact our partner Cliparts.tv.