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There's one thing weirder than a Japanese game show, and that's a reality show that goes behind the scenes of a Japanese game show. That's what Are You Game? is. It stars veteran game show host/entertainment reporter Todd Newton, who decides to go to Japan and be a contestant on a series of crazy game shows to see what happens (and maybe win a car). It's I Survived A Japanese Game Show: The Todd Newton Story.

I watched last night's episode (it's on the Travel Channel Monday's at 11), and it had all of the things you'd expect to see. Weird squid and other sea creatures that you have to get way too close to, girls in tight shorts dancing around, and obstacle courses where you fall and humiliate yourself. I would say it's more for someone who likes reality shows and not for someone who likes game shows, unless you're a game show completest and really have to see everything.

Here's a trailer for the show, along with some deleted scenes.