Brain Game is WRAL-TV’s academic trivia program featuring ninth and tenth grade students competing in a weekly competition. The show challenges students' knowledge in the areas of math, science, history, public affairs/current events, and the arts.
WRAL began producing Brain Game in 1997 and the program’s first host was former WRAL-TV Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel. Former WRAL Traffic reporter Mark Roberts took over hosting duties in 2002.
Brain Game is produced in the grand tradition of the old College Quiz Bowl shows, but includes modern production techniques such as video and audio clues for the contestants. Each week, three teams from North Carolina high schools compete against one another, with the top-scoring team capturing a spot in the year-end playoffs.
The action is fast and fun, as players “buzz in” to answer questions drawn from the state's 9th & 10th grade curricula. Contestants also answer questions about current events and popular culture. The atmosphere combines the excitement of a game show with the thrills of a high school pep rally.
Brain Game is produced as an instructional/educational program for children aged 16 and under. It airs on Saturday mornings each week.