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‘Schlag den Star’ (Beat the Star) is a hit German TV game show where celebrities go head-to-head in a variety of physical, mental, and skill-based challenges. As a spin-off of the widely popular format “Schlag den Raab,” where contestants once competed against TV icon Stefan Raab, “Schlag den Star” has continued to captivate audiences with its thrilling competitions and high entertainment value.

Broadcast on the German TV channel ProSieben, ‘Schlag den Star’ has become a staple of German television, with viewers eagerly tuning in for each new celebrity showdown.

The game show leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver a visually stunning and immersive viewing experience, integrating live graphics and real-time data across both its studio and remote broadcast locations. With two core game technology systems in place, the production features a multi-channel HD-SDI graphics and video playback system, synchronized stage lighting and effects control via MIDI, and an advanced game technology framework capable of supporting 15 different game formats within a single broadcast.

A permanent score display keeps audiences engaged, while integrated buzzers, televoting connections, and game console scoreboards enhance interactivity. Multifunctional touchscreens enable text input, multiple-choice selections, calculations, and drawings, while specialized networked I/O systems support buzzers, timing mechanisms, and speed measurement.

The show also employs transponder-based simultaneous clocking for multiple participants, adapts elements of professional sports technology, and ensures seamless transmission between studio and remote broadcast locations, reinforcing its reputation as a technologically sophisticated and engaging production.