BrainRush

 Review

Common Sense Media says

Kid-friendly contest puts exciting twist on game shows.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this show's kid-friendly content makes it a good introduction to game shows for young viewers. Kids will enjoy playing along with the contestants as they answer a series of questions and complete other challenges while riding roller coasters, and parents can rest assured that there's little competitive edge among the participants, all of whom get to keep the money they earn regardless of when they're eliminated. The show does allow the winner to gamble his prize in a bonus round, raising the issue of how greed plays a role even in game shows marketed for kids.

  • Contestants must focus on trivia quizzes and other brain teasers while they ride roller coasters, so there’s a good amount of mental challenge to the games. The winner must weigh greed against security when he’s offered the chance to double his earnings in the bonus round. All competitors leave the show with some money, and all of the kids are good sports about the contest.
  • Some of the roller coasters are a little intense.
  • Not applicable.

What's the story?

BRAINRUSH takes the typical trivia game show to new heights (literally!) by asking young contestants to answer general-knowledge questions, remember facts, and solve puzzles -- all while enduring the rush of riding a roller coaster. In each episode, hosts Lamorne Morris and Sarah Karges select three unsuspecting thrill seekers to accumulate cash in a series of mind-tickling challenges. As the competition heats up, the questions -- and the coasters -- get more intense, making it tough for the kids to keep a cool head under the pressure. The eventual winner gets the chance to double his or her money (or lose half) in a final, single-question bonus round.


Is it any good?

 

This new twist on game shows is filled with kid-friendly content, from the thrills of the coaster rides to the age-appropriate trivia and memory challenges that kids at home can play along with. While there's no way to replicate the physical intensity that the contestants endure, viewers get a good sense of the participants' feelings from their facial expressions (captured by head-on cameras), making it fun to imagine how they'd react to being in the hot seat themselves.

While the show certainly isn't aiming to push specific positive messages, the fact that all of the contestants leave the game with whatever money they accumulate makes for a highly sportsmanlike atmosphere. A small amount of greed comes into play when winners are offered the chance to gamble their winnings for double the amount, but overall, worry-free content makes BrainRush a fun choice for grade-schoolers and young tweens.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about game shows. Kids: How did this show compare to other game shows you’ve seen? Did you like that it challenged the competitors both physically and mentally? How do the contestants deal with the pressure they’re under? How do you think you'd do in a similar situation? If you could be on a game show, which one would you choose? How would you prepare? 


This review was written by Emily Ashby
Teen, 16 years old
July 29, 2009
 
Fun educational show!
I love this show when I watch it I usally try t answer the questions to see how many I can get right. I am always learinig something new and so are my younger siblings, which is great!

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Adult
December 7, 2010
 
Is Brainrush as good as Hole In The Wall? I don't really know!
What is Brainrush? Never heard of it! I know about Hole In The Wall!

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Kid, 13 years old
August 9, 2009
 
Perfect Game Show For Children!
Children have been lacking a game show as perfect as BrainRush. Not only entertaining, BrainRush is extremely educational. I love this show!

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Teen, 18 years old
July 12, 2009
 
Really good.
I really like this show (especially when contestants freak out). But kids under 6 will probably lose interest.

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Teen, 15 years old
July 1, 2009
 
Awesome show!
Awesome show!

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Parent of 1, 10, and 12 year old
September 28, 2010
 
Even though its educational, some of the roller coasters ARE too intense for 2-year-olds. On the edge for 3-year-olds!

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Teen, 17 years old
July 16, 2009
 
Pretty good for a cartoon network show
Has a good way of learning and fun mixed. Kids try to answer questions while on a roller coaster and get as much money as they can. Good family tv show to watch

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Teen, 15 years old
July 6, 2009
 
pretty good
i like this show

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Teen, 17 years old
July 26, 2009
 
all ages
I LOVE ROLLER COASTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great show perfectly appropriate for all ages!

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Kid, 13 years old
June 23, 2010
 
real good show
this is really entertaining nothing bad in it but i said ages 7 and up cause younger kids might not understand the question

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This review was written by Emily Ashby
TV rating:TV-G
Network:Cartoon Network
Cast:Lamorne Morris, Sarah Karges
Genre:Game Shows

This review was written by Emily Ashby
 

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