The combination of gaming and humour has always been popular, but the number of 'funny games' has recently increased exponentially, perhaps due to the current general gloomy climate. Consider the following recent examples: 20 Star Summer Vacation (FE 4 July), Le Bigdil (FE 27 June), El Gran Prix (20 June), Intervilles, Greg Gutfeld's What Did I Miss?, The Cerveau, Norges Dummeste, and many more.
The latest example of this trend is the Danish highly entertaining 'funny game' Kongens Efterølger ('King of The Castle'), an original format developed by the production company Laud People, which is scheduled to premiere tomorrow (26 July) on the Danish public channel TV2 and TV 2 Play.
All eight episodes of the show are set in the wonderful 16th-century Rosenholm Castle, where six Danish celebrities compete in 32 absurd and funny trials along the way, such as ring jousting with unreasonably short lances, playing blind man's buff with the castle blacksmith, and taking part in a particularly challenging sack race.
The brave competitors earn gold coins and privileges, all under the watchful eye of the ‘Master of the Court’, Tobias Dybvad. Their goal is to challenge the current king in a royal duel, with the winner receiving the honorary title of 'Den Kongeste Konge' (The King of Kings). However, the reigning king can make things more difficult for the others by imposing disadvantages, which makes the competition more unpredictable. The final day sees the ultimate battle for the throne.
This adds a small but interesting element to the spirit of the game and the fun of the challenges, namely the historical context, which adds an extra touch of appeal to this brilliant Danish format.
Axel Fiacco
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(Fun) Danish King
