Sirasa Catchpoint
| Sirasa Catchpoint | |
|---|---|
| Genre | High-energy quiz show |
| Presented by | Yash Weerasinghe |
| Country of origin | Sri Lanka |
| Original language | Sinhala |
| No. of series | 1 |
| Production | |
| Running time | Approx. 45 minutes |
| Production company | Sirasa TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sirasa TV |
| Release | 12 July 2025 – present |
Sirasa Catchpoint is a Sri Lankan physical quiz game show on Sirasa TV. It premiered on 12 July 2025.[1] It is the first Asian adaptation of British game show Catchpoint, originally broadcast by BBC One.[2] The Sri Lankan version is produced by Sirasa TV under license from ITV Studios and is hosted by actor Yash Weerasinghe.[3][4][5]
Format
The Core Concept: "Brains and Balls"
Unlike traditional quiz shows where you only need the right answer, Catchpoint requires physical coordination. Two teams of two compete to answer questions by standing in front of ten large LED screens.[6]
- The Setup: Each screen represents a possible answer.
- The Drop: Once an answer is chosen (or the timer runs out), a ball drops from a trapdoor above the "correct" screen.
- The Goal: You must catch the ball. If you are standing in front of the correct screen, the ball falls right to you. If you are wrong, you have to sprint and dive to catch it before it hits the ground.[6]
Round-by-Round Format
Each episode typically consists of four main rounds where stakes and difficulty increase:
| Round | Name | Format |
| Round 1 | Solo Catch | Individual players take turns. They choose from 10 options. A pink ball drops for the correct answer; catching a blue ball (incorrect) may still yield some points but at a lower value.[6] |
| Round 2 | Double Catch | The stakes rise. Teams work together to catch smaller balls with fewer answer options, requiring better teamwork and focus.[6] |
| Round 3 | Quick Catch | A high-pressure, 45-second blitz. Teams must answer as many questions as possible. Each successful catch adds money to their bank.[6] |
| Round 4 | The Final | The team with the most points moves to the final. They face two ultimate questions. Answering both correctly can double their total prize, but failing both means losing everything.[6] |
Key Rules
- No Catch, No Cash: Even if you know the answer, failing to catch the ball results in zero points for that question.[6]
- The "Zone": Players must stay within the designated play area until the ball is released.[6]
- Team Dynamics: Since there are two players per team, strategy often involves one person "covering" one set of answers while the other covers the rest.[6]
Production
Sirasa Catchpoint is filmed at the Stein Studios complex in Ratmalana, with a custom-built game stage. The set design takes inspiration from that of the original UK version.
References
- ^ "Sirasa TV launches thrilling game show 'Catch Point'". The Sunday Times Sri Lanka. 29 June 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "ITV Studios' Catchpoint gameshow lands first Asian adaptation in Sri Lanka". C21Media. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Catchpoint lokaya dakinna yawana wedikawa". Divaina (in Sinhala). 6 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Ready, steady, catch!". Ceylon Today. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Catchpoint lands first Asian commission as ITV Studios expands partnership with SIRASA TV in Sri Lanka". Press Centre.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Sirasa Catchpoint (2025-07-12). Sirasa Catchpoint Season I | Episode 01 | Yureni, Janith & Nilushi, Narendra | Sirasa TV. Retrieved 2026-03-09 – via YouTube.