Reggie’s Rush, South African television’s longest running gaming show turns 16 this year. The show, which is open to children up to the age of 13 years old, has proved popular over the years with young viewers. Launched in 1992 by popular baby, toy and gaming store, Reggie’s, the show runs for 12 weeks in the last quarter of every year.

Four contestants drawn from entries across the country compete in each episode of Reggie’s Rush by choosing a lucky envelope. Two of the contestants are then selected to play it out in a game which varies each year. The ultimate prize in each programme is a 30 seconds toy dash in a Reggie’s store.

“We are very excited that 16 years on we are still going strong. The show has gone from strength to strength every year and we will continue to improve it and adapt to ever changing trends in children’s toys to make the show bigger and better,” says Redgwoods Director, Issy Zimmerman.

The show which will run from Thursday, 2 October to Thursday, 18 December will give away 24 Reggie’s gift cards and 24 Nintendo Wii sports packs. In addition the winning child in each of the 12 episodes will get a chance to grab as many free toys as they possibly can in the 30 second Reggie’s Rush.

The show will run from October to December every Thursday afternoon on KTV. Children can get entry forms at Reggie’s stores countrywide. The qualifier is that they need to buy something in order to get an entry form. Entries close on 31 August.