CONCORD, Calif. — In December 2025, Game Show Studio opened its doors at the Veranda shopping center in Concord, offering a one-of-a-kind gaming experience where players can enjoy popular game show games similar to the ones we’ve seen on TV.
“If you look on TV, a lot of people wish they were the families on TV and this is their chance to do that,” said Alvin Sandoc, event lead at Game Show Studio Concord.
Game Show Studio is an immersive game show experience led by trained hosts and producers. They promise 60 minutes of good-old-fashioned game show fun.
“For the standard 60 minutes, you get three fantastic, fun-filled games,” Sandoc said. “The first one we call “survey showdown”, it’s super fun.”
The games that Game Show Studio features are ones that most people would be familiar with if they watch game shows regularly.
But the true magic of the experience comes from the host and producer of each experience.
“Your producer is in charge of everything back-end,” said Sandoc, “making sure the experience is smooth from check-in to check-out, you guys are just along for the ride.”
“My mindset is I want to enhance the experience as much as possible,” said Karcher Kouns, a producer and host for Game Show Studio.
“I want people to not even realize that I’m back there,” he said. “I want to make them feel like everyone’s having a good time and feel like they’re part of a live studio audience.”
Antwan Saeed, a fellow producer and host with Game Show Studio, takes pride in enhancing the experience of his contestants.
“My mindset is, ‘if I’m having fun while doing this, they’re going to be having fun while doing this,'” Saeed said.
“I’m trying to bring that energy that brings everybody out,” he said. “Even if you’re shy, I want to bring the energy out of everybody. So, expect a fun time and expect to be involved.”
Game Show Studio can host parties of all sizes, from a casual date night to a large corporate event, where they offer catering.
“We’re really happy to get people through our doors to share the experience,” Sandoc said. “Not only between the groups that come in, but all the people. We like to create bonds here.”
“It is a very fun experience,” said Saeed. “If I have fun doing it, you’ll have fun doing it.”
“It’s just good vibes all around,” said Kouns. “If you’re looking to have a good time, come to Game Show Studio.”
For more information about Game Show Studio visit their website.
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