Turkey’s ATV lays down The Floor in local adaptation of Talpa quiz format

Talpa quizshow The Floor first aired in the US

Turkish broadcaster ATV has commissioned a local version of Dutch format specialist Talpa Studios’ entertainment format The Floor.

ATV will produce the 14-episode adaptation for premiere in a primetime slot this summer. The format, which debuted in the US, France and Italy earlier this year, has now been sold into 11 countries. In the Netherlands, the show is currently in its second season.

In The Floor, 100 quiz fanatics face off in quiz duels on a giant LED floor divided into 100 squares, each representing its own field of knowledge. The goal is to conquer the entire floor and take home a huge cash prize.

A random contestant challenges an adjoining opponent in a quiz duel and they play against each other in the category of the opponent’s square. Categories range from ‘famous athletes’ to ‘Hollywood actors’ and from ‘iconic buildings’ to ‘mammals.’

The winner of the duel conquers their opponent’s square, gaining more ground, while the loser leaves the game. At the end of the series, the last person standing wins €100,000 (US$108,000).