EXCLUSIVE: Let Sea Battle commence. TF1 has ordered a new primetime gameshow based on a classic ship-sinking strategy game. The naval battle is transported to a large studio in the show for the French broadcaster.
Teams will answer general knowledge questions to earn shots at their rivals’ boats, which are represented by human contestants on a massive set. The more boats sunk, the bigger the cash prize. The producers said the Sea Battle format was inspired by the ‘Bataille Navale’ board game.
In turn, that is based upon the classic pen-and-paper strategy game in which players place their fleet of ships on a grid of paper that their opponent cannot see and then take turns trying to locate and sink each other’s vessels. Related Stories From 'The Box' To Dumb Celebrities, Norway Is Becoming A Red-Hot International Formats Market TF1 Joins Growing List Of Buyers For Competition Reality Show 'The Box' The TV format was created by Moe Bennani, former Talpa exec and Co-Founder of Dreamspark , the France-based formats outfit. It will co-produce the show with Arthur Essebag’s indie Satisfaction Group.
Watch on Deadline “ Sea Battle is the perfect blend of strategy, suspense, and pure entertainment—bringing the thrill of the classic board game to life like never before,” said Essebag, who will host the show. “With high stakes, dynamic gameplay, and a spectacular set, audiences are in for an unforgettable experience.” The pen-and-paper game is thought to have origina.
