Family Feud is my game show. I watched it growing up, at college, even on lunch breaks at work. To this day the common strategy frustrates me. I believe in an alternative strategy which will put you into the final round every time. I'm going to share it in hopes of changing the game of Family Feud forever.
May 07, 2019 Family Feud has several different ways for you to apply to be a contestant. Before you submit an application or attend a casting call, however, you'll need to make sure that you're eligible. Since Feud is played as a team game and teams are made up of family members, there are extra requirements for this show that may not exist for others. There is no age requirement to appear on Family Feud, although we suggest that contestants are 15 or older due to the nature of the questions. HOWEVER, you must be 18 or older to submit an application. If you are under 18, please have a parent or legal guardian submit if for you.
First, for those not familiar, Family Feud is a television game show. Two teams - typically families - compete against one another. They face-off to guess the top answers of a survey question. If you win the face-off, your family has three individual attempts to guess the rest of the top answers. If your family can not, the other family has the chance to steal if they guess one of the remaining answers. One family is awarded points from each round. The family with most points after a few rounds goes to the final round.
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Now the common strategy is to play if you win the face-off. This is wrong. In fact, it's ridiculous. Yes, I am saying everyone who has ever played Family Feud is wrong.
So what's the secret to winning Family Feud... defer.
That's right. It's that simple. If you win the face-off, defer.
I've crunched the numbers on this (from my extensive viewership). You can flip the odds in your favor by defering. Put the pressure on the other family to guess all the answers. When they don't (and they won't) you steal.
Not convinced? Allow me to introduce something called Probability. Family Feud surveys 100 people. You have to guess the top most common answers of these 100 people. Seems easy enough. And it is for a few answers. The rest of the answers occur far less frequently. This is called a long tail distribution.
So, if you play, your family must guess all the top answers answers. That's unlikely. Or shall I say improbable. Remember this survey is not from factual data. It's from people. People who provide what I'll call a subjective answer.
The probability of guessing the top answers in the face-off is very high. But the probability of guessing all the remaining long tail answers is low. So, instead, defer. Have the other family try, while your family has the time to think of one of the long tail answers together.
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To this day, I have yet to see a family defer after winning the face-off. The desire to play is too great.
If you're a contestent on Family Feud (or if Family Feud would like to put my family and I on the show) try this. You'll make it to the finals. Just don't forget to thank me when you win.
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UPDATED DECEMBER 4, 2020
Welcome to the Family Feud Canada casting page! Apply now to be on the show by using the audition form below. You will be asked to verify your age before the application form loads. You must be over 18 years of age to apply. For health safety reasons, no in-person auditions are happening until further notice.
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Eligibility
You must be a family of 5 who all reside permanently in Canada.
You must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or have permission to work within Canada.
Contestants must be 18 years or older as of May 1, 2021.
You are not eligible if you are running for political office or have been on more than two (2) game shows in the last year.
If you or anyone on your team has appeared on any version of Family Feud before, it must be 10 years since the prior appearance to be eligible to play again.
You are not eligible if anyone on the team knows, or is related to anyone employed by FremantleMedia, Zone 3, Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC), any affiliate that carries Family Feud, Gerry Dee Productions, sponsors of Family Feud and/or of their respective parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies, licensees, or partners.
FAQ
Is there a deadline for applications?
Not officially, but apply soon! Applications will remain open and producers will conduct virtual auditions.
How can I send my audition video?
Eligibility | Frequently Asked Questions
If you can't see the form below, click here.
APPLY NOW
Eligibility
You must be a family of 5 who all reside permanently in Canada.
You must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or have permission to work within Canada.
Contestants must be 18 years or older as of May 1, 2021.
You are not eligible if you are running for political office or have been on more than two (2) game shows in the last year.
If you or anyone on your team has appeared on any version of Family Feud before, it must be 10 years since the prior appearance to be eligible to play again.
You are not eligible if anyone on the team knows, or is related to anyone employed by FremantleMedia, Zone 3, Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC), any affiliate that carries Family Feud, Gerry Dee Productions, sponsors of Family Feud and/or of their respective parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies, licensees, or partners.
FAQ
Is there a deadline for applications?
Not officially, but apply soon! Applications will remain open and producers will conduct virtual auditions.
How can I send my audition video?
Fill out the application above, follow the steps, and upload a video directly to your application.
What should we do in our video?
The main goal here is for your family to stand out! Start off by introducing your family and have each family member introduce themselves. Tell us what hometown you're representing! Tell us what makes your family unique, why you're proud to represent your home town. What brings you together as a family? Any unique or quirky traditions?
The important thing is to show us how energetic and enthusiastic you are. Do your best to show us why your family would be great on the Feud! Aim for 3-5 minutes in length.
Are there going to be auditions in my city?
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No. Due to the current climate, we are unable to host in-person auditions across the country. Producers are conducting interviews and group calls online!
What happens next?
If your application appeals to the program, producers will contact you to book a virtual audition with your family members.
What happens for virtual auditions?
Families will gather via Zoom or phone, from their own homes. Producers will ask questions and play a mock game of Family Feud.
What are the producers looking for?
We are looking for families who have personality, energy, enthusiasm, a competitive spirit and an ability to play the game!
What can my family do to stand out?
Smile, clap, high-five, cheer for each other,and have FUN! Some families wear coordinating outfits or matching t-shirts. Show off any special talents you may have and tell us a story about your family!
How many families are chosen for auditions?
We do not have a quota or set amount of families that we will choose. We are looking for as many fun families as possible!
If/After I audition... then what??
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Family Feud Canada will hopefully begin taping shows in Toronto in September. If you are chosen from the local auditions, producers will contact you and work with your family for the next steps in preparing for the program.
How can we reach you?
You can email us at familyfeud@cbc.ca
