CBS is ready to crush the reality competition field. The network has handed out a straight-to-series order for a live-action game show based on popular mobile game “Candy Crush.”

    The new format was created by Matt Kunitz and has elements of his popular series “Wipeout and Fear Factor.” Here’s how the TV series will work: Teams of two will have to use their wits and physical agility to compete on enormous interactive game boards, which CBS says will feature next-generation technology, as they conquer “Candy Crush” and are crowned champions. A host will be announced at a later date.

    The series will be produced by Lionsgate, where Kunitz is under an overall deal, and “Candy Crush” creator King. CBS Television Distribution will distribute the series domestically, while Lionsgate will handle international. “Candy Crush” will be produced by Pulse Creative, Lionsgate Television, King and CBS Television Studios.

    “The ‘Candy Crush’ franchise is a world-renowned property, so when the head of our interactive and games division, Peter Levin, brought this IP to Lionsgate, we instantly knew it would make an incredibly visual, physical and fun TV program,” Lionsgate TV Group chairman Kevin Beggs said. “CBS is a leader in unscripted television, which makes it the ideal home for ‘Candy Crush,’ and we’re very happy to have Matt shepherding the production as we partner with the team at King on this series with the tremendous second-screen potential.”

    Launched in 2012, “Candy Crush” sees players matching colored candies in combinations of three or more to win points, with more than 2,000 levels. (SD-Agencies)