The more Atinale al Precio I watch, the more I love it. Granted, I have no idea what they are saying as I don't know Spanish, but if you anything about Price you know what they are playing.
Here's some observations:
- I like how they reveal where the top amount was in 5 Rounds (Punch-A-Bunch). They also show what each key opens in their version of Master Key.
- The mountain climber has a name. Pancho. Awesome!
- The showcase (or Gran Paquete) leaves a little to be desired. It's Press Your Luck meets the showcases. Of the 8 episodes I've seen, it has only been won twice (or dos times).
- I love the set. To me the old Precio set was a very cheap knockoff of the American version (at least the big doors). This set works for this particular version. The floor is a bit busy, but it still works.
- I have to say that Marco Antonio Regil is the best international host I've seen (way better than Joe Pasquale or Carlos Lozano to name a couple). I don't say this to intentionally ruffle any feathers, but I would even go so far as to say he is the second best host of any version, behind Barker. Even with the language barrier, it is obvious he is a student of Barker. He said it all in an interview during the first Precio run - "The contestant is the star of the show. If you try to make jokes or look good it's not going to work." He's also a snazzy dresser.
- I love the theme. It's been stuck in my head for the last several days. It's also funny that there are two versions of the losing horns. I like them both.
- Again, I have no idea what he is saying, but I also like the announcer, Julio Cesar Palomera. I haven't seen much of the original Precio, so I don't know how he compares with Jaime.
Overall, I have to say that I think Atinale al Precio is my favorite international version of the show.
