Concentration (Australian game show)

Concentration was an Australian television game show based on the American format of the same name. It combined elements of memory and word puzzle solving.

Gameplay:

The core of the game involved a game board consisting of numbered squares. Behind each square was a matching pair of prizes, symbols, or portions of a rebus puzzle. Two contestants (often a man and a woman) took turns selecting two squares.

• Matching Pairs: If the two squares revealed matching images, the contestant won the prize associated with that pair and got another turn.
• Non-Matching Pairs: If the squares did not match, they were covered again, and it was the other contestant's turn. Memory skills were crucial for remembering the locations of the various images.

As matching pairs were revealed, they also uncovered sections of a rebus puzzle. The first contestant to correctly guess the rebus puzzle won the game and an opportunity to play a bonus round for a larger prize.

Rebus Puzzle:

The rebus puzzle was a visual word puzzle that used pictures, symbols, and letter arrangements to represent a word, phrase, or saying. Successfully deciphering the rebus was the key to winning.

Bonus Round:

Typically, the bonus round involved solving a more difficult rebus puzzle or completing another type of challenge within a time limit for a substantial prize.

Popularity and Broadcast:

Concentration was a popular game show format that aired in various iterations in Australia. Specific details of its broadcast history, including exact dates, networks, and hosts, varied depending on the particular version. The show appealed to a broad audience due to its blend of mental skill and chance.