Minute to Win It (Philippine game show)
| Minute to Win It | |
|---|---|
 Minute To Win It - Last Man Standing logo | |
| Genre | Game show |
| Created by | Friday TV |
| Written by | Waldo Martino Bautista, Evette Borromeo, Mark Joseph Buenafe, Angilette Ken C. Escobar, Benjamin Guerrero, Darwin Guevarra |
| Directed by | Johnny Manahan |
| Presented by | Luis Manzano |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, English |
| No. of episodes |
271 (Season 1) 204 (Season 2) Total: 475 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Alou Almaden |
| Producer(s) | Ricci Bernal, Rose Casala |
| Editor(s) | Joyce Marie Alvaro, Marjoreen Mendoza, Delma Pagulong, Paula Pantaleon, Jerwyn Tan, Roy Charles Tuazon |
| Running time | 45 minutes (with commercials) |
| Production company(s) | Shine International |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release |
(Season 1) January 14, 2013 – February 21, 2014 (Season 2, Last Man Standing) July 18, 2016 – May 5, 2017 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Minute to Win It is a Philippine game show based on the original American game show of the same name. It airs on ABS-CBN as a pre-noontime game show, and is hosted by Luis Manzano.[1] It debuted on January 14, 2013 [2] Contestants take part in a series of 60-second challenges that use objects that are commonly available around the house. Those who complete ten challenges would win the top prize of the show, ₱1,000,000.[3][4]
A second season entitled Minute to Win It - Last Man Standing premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida early evening block on July 18, 2016, replacing My Super D. On February 13, 2017, the show moved to a new timeslot as part of Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, which was replaced the timeslot formerly occupied by Pinoy Big Brother: Mga Kwento ng Dream Team ni Kuya, to give way for Wildflower at the early primetime slot. However, ABS-CBN Regional stations in some provincial areas are unable to air the first 25–40 minutes of this game show due to some areas received by the localized versions of TV Patrol Regional and leaving the last portion of this said show will aired in the said original timeslot. Thus, provincial viewers would see the full portion of this program on a one-day delay basis (at 9:30am) after Magandang Buhay and pre-empting the first 30-minute portion of the Kapamilya Blockbusters non-anime movie block. It is the one of the few editions among the rest of the international editions that does not use its national language (Filipino in this case for the Philippines) on its title. Rather, English was chosen language for the title similar to other Anglophone countries. Other countries used their national language.
Format
Original format
Minute to Win It follows the format of the original American game show wherein a contestant is presented with a blueprint for each level to complete within a 60-second time limit. After successfully completing the first, fifth, and eighth level games, the contestant is guaranteed to leave with no less than the cash award for those levels.
The difficulty of the blueprints progressively increases as a contestant advances to a higher level. If time runs out or the conditions of the game cannot be fulfilled (such as by the contestant exhausting any allotted attempts or committing a foul), the contestant loses a "life". If the contestant loses all three of their "lives", the game ends and the contestant's winnings drop to their guaranteed safe level.
After successfully completing a level, the contestant can leave with the amount of money already won before seeing the blueprint for the next game. However, once the contestant chooses to go to the next level, they must complete the level or exhaust all of their three lives.
This format has been used in Teen Challenge, Ateneo vs La Salle, and other special episodes.
Junior format
The format for the Junior episodes, which is a first for the Minute to Win It franchise, follows different mechanics: two teams of two members complete five levels together within the 60-second time limit to earn points. Aside from the point system, the team who finishes first wins a special prize. At the end of the game, the team with the most number of points wins ₱75,000 as well as a chance to play in the ultimate challenge with the top prize of ₱500,000.[5][6]
Head to Head Challenge format
The format is similar with the Junior format with slight tweaks of its mechanics. Two teams with pre-existing relationships play head to head for a point in every challenge. The first team to get four points will automatically wins ₱75,000 and the chance to win the top prize of ₱1,000,000. If ever they failed to complete the jackpot challenge, the team can still play it again since they are given three attempts to win the grand prize.[7][8]
Family and Team Challenge format
Two teams of four members complete five levels together within the 60-second time limit to earn prizes. At the end of the game, the team with more prizes plays in the ultimate challenge with the top prize of ₱1,000,000.
Last Man Standing format
6 contestants compete in 6 challenges. In each round, the last one to complete the task (or in Bobble Head, the one with the worst score) with no one-minute timer is eliminated. The last two players wins ₱20,000. The last man standing with the best of three showdown wins ₱50,000 and a chance to play for ₱1,000,000.
This format has been used in Last Teen Standing, Last Singer Standing, and other special episodes.
Last Kid Standing format
8 children compete in 8 challenges. In each round, the last one to complete the task (or in Bobble Head, the one with the worst score) with no one-minute timer is eliminated. The last two children to remain will win ₱20,000. Two members complete two challenges together to earn two points. Aside from the point system, a player who finishes first wins a special prize. The last kid standing with the best of three showdown wins ₱50,000 and a chance to play for ₱1,000,000.
Last Duo Standing format
5 duos compete in 7-8 challenges (including head-to-head and ultimate). In each round, the last duo who is able to complete the challenge with no one-minute timer is eliminated. The last two duos to remain will win ₱20,000. The winner of the best-of-3 series of challenges will win ₱50,000 and a chance to play for ₱1,000,000.
Editions and Contestants
References
- ↑ "Luis Manzano will soon host Philippine version of Minute to Win It". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 3, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ↑ "'Minute To Win It' to end with guest Angel Locsin". ABS-CBN News. February 11, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Minute to Win It on ABS-CBN". The Philippine Star. January 14, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ↑ "'Minute To Win It' puts Pinoy's game skills to test for a shot at P1 Million". ABS-CBN. January 3, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ↑ "'Minute to Win It' Junior Edition Caters to Kids and Teens 9-15 Years Old". Bida Kapamilya. April 26, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ↑ Nestor U. Torre (May 18, 2013). "'Minute to Win It' drives youths to be more active". 'Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- ↑ Jerry Donato (June 17, 2013). "Minute goes head to head". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Head-to-head match ups in 'Minute to Win It' this June". ABS-CBN Corporation. June 11, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.