Brain Game (1972 game show)

Brain Game was a Canadian television game show that aired from 1972 to 1975. Produced by CJOH-TV in Ottawa, Ontario, it was syndicated to stations across Canada.

The show featured two teams of high school students competing in a quiz bowl-style format. Questions covered a wide range of academic subjects, including history, science, literature, and current events. The emphasis was on speed and accuracy, with teams buzzing in to answer questions as quickly as possible.

Brain Game was known for its challenging questions and its promotion of academic excellence. The show provided a platform for bright young students to showcase their knowledge and skills. It became a popular program for viewers of all ages and is remembered as a notable example of Canadian educational television.

While the show's exact format and rules varied slightly over its run, the core concept of academic competition remained consistent. Archival footage of Brain Game occasionally appears in Canadian television history retrospectives.