Goofball Academy (franchise)

Goofball Academy is an international reality franchise that started in the United States and has been produced in other countries. What many people have yet to know however is that it was supposed to originate in the United Kingdom, but got delayed, with the American version officially becoming the first in the franchise.

The show features a group of contestants who are required to play minigames that test their comedic skills.

Format
Each show in the franchise has a certain minimum age at the time of taping. In most countries, the minimum age to compete is 16.

Prizes
The winner receives a cash prize of $250,000 prior to taxes and sometimes also receives a product in support of the show's sponsor. Every player receives a prize for participating on Goofball Academy depending on how long he or she lasts in the game. In most seasons, the runner-up receives $100,000, and third place wins $75,000.