TPiR Recap - 4/20/2018 (TPiR Season 46 Superfan Show)

[Roadgeek Adam]

Episode #8305K (TPiR Season 46 Superfan Show)
Aired – 4/20/2018; Taped – 3/25/2018
Models: Manuela Arbelaez, Amber Lancaster
Microphone Handoff: Amber
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right

First IUFB: Television (75in 4K LED Smart TV with HDR); ARP: $3,000 (Manuela)

RAPUNZEL	KELVIN	BEVIN	LAWRENCE
1500	1600	2000	1675

The winner is...
BEVIN

Bevin, from Chicago, Illinois, is playing Cliffhangers for a trip to Fiji & Hollywood (RT Coach to Fiji for a 6n stay in an oceanview room at hte Pearl Resort + daily breakfast, 3 course dinner, unlimited nonmotorized watersports, massage each; dinner bonus with Drew in Hollywood; ARP: $7,341) (Amber).

Small prizes: Hand Vacuum, Fondue Pot, Fabric Steamer

Bevin bids $25 on the vacuum...

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25

The ARP is...

$20

Bevin bids $35 on the fondue set...

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25

The ARP is...

$30

Bevin bids $45 on the fabric steamer...

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25

The ARP is...

$40

WIN (Total Winnings: $7,431)

Second IUFB: Camera (24.2MP DSLR camera with 18-55mm lens, 70-300mm lens, 128GB memory card); ARP: $1,250 (Amber)

RAPUNZEL	KELVIN	JULIA	LAWRENCE
1500	1200	750	895

The winner is...
KELVIN

Kelvin, who started watching after moving from the Philippines, is playing Money Game for a 2018 Ford Fiesta SE (1.6L engine, FWD, 6-speed AT, cold weather package) (Manuela).

MONEY GAME

		18	46	81
		92	53	16
		17	05	64
		F	6	R

Kelvin picks [18] - [$$]

18		$$	46	81
		92	53	16
		17	05	64
		F	6	R

Kelvin picks [17] - [F]

18		$$	46	81
		92	53	16
		F	05	64
		17	6	R

Kelvin picks [46] - [$$]

18		$$	$$	81
46		92	53	16
		F	05	64
		17	6	R

Kelvin picks [53] - [$$]

18		$$	$$	81
46		92	$$	16
53		F	05	64
		17	6	R

Kelvin picks [64] - [$$]

18		$$	$$	81
46		92	$$	16
53		F	05	$$
64		17	6	R

LOSS (Total Winnings: $181; ARP: $17,605)

James is in Neenah, Wisconsin where Timothy won the new Mini Cooper for being able to build his own pricing games and host his own show.

Third IUFB: Basketball Arcade Game (Price is Right Pop-A-Shot Basketball Game); ARP: $1,899 (Manuela)

RAPUNZEL	IVELYN	JULIA	LAWRENCE
525	500	600	975

The winner is...
LAWRENCE

Lawrence is playing SWITCH? for his and her designer accessories (Burberry: Backpack, basebcall cap, wallet and sheos for him, wallet, pouch, tote for her) and a motorscooter (Vespa: 150 with 150cc engine, T&G Transmission) (Manuela).

These prices are either correct or need to be switched:

ACCESSORIES

$5399

SWITCH?

MOTORSCOOTER

$4195

SWITCH?

Lawrence chooses to switch...

ACCESSORIES

$4195

$4195

WIN

MOTORSCOOTER

$5399

$5399

SCSD #1

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Kelvin	$1,431	60	85	1.45	OVER
Bevin	$10,431	35	65	1.00	*$1,000!*
Lawrence	$11,493	40	5	.45

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	TOTAL	RESULT
Bevin	$11,431	90	.90	*SHOWCASE*

Fourth IUFB: Smartphone (Water resistant 128GB smartphone with 2 smartspeakers); ARP: $1,197 (Manuela)

RAPUNZEL	IVELYN	JULIA	ANDREW
1400	1150	1500	1900

The winner is...
IVELYN

Ivelyn, who was 6 or 7 when watching the show been coming to the show since season 36, is playing Push Over for a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic LS Sedan (1.8L engine, 6s-epped AT, FWD, cargo net, paint/fabric) (Amber).

5	2	1	8	1	9	4	3	6
									CAR

Ivelyn pushes the blocks to

							5	2	1	8	1	9	4
									CAR

ARP be...

							5	2	1	8	1	9	4
									1	8	1	9	4
									WIN

Fifth IUFB: His and Her Designer Sunglasses (Tom Ford: Retro style, aviators for him and her, cat-eye for her); ARP: $1,510 (Amber)

RAPUNZEL	BARBARA	JULIA	ANDREW
596	275	2000	595

The winner is...
RAPUNZEL

The Price is Right introduces the youngest spuperfan, Jackson Woodward, who has his own Price is Right set at home and looks like Drew. Everyone says hi to him and his mother who are live at the show via video.

Rapunzel (and Jackson) is playing PHONE HOME GAME PLINKO! for a chance to win $50,000!. Anything Rapunzel wins on Plinko, Jackson gets the equivalent of.

Drew gives her a free Plinko chip.

$

Chip #1 (Rice Cooker) (manuela):

9

5

They picks 5...

WIN!
$65

$

Chip #2 (Humidifier):

3

0

They pick 0...

WIN!
$90

$

Chip #3 (Can Opener):

2

1

They pick 2...

$

WIN!
$28

Chip #4 (Hair Dryer):

7

8

They pick 8...

WIN!
$38

$

Rapunzel drops the first chip...

			$
1 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0 0	0	10 0 0 0	0	1 0 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0

$

0

Rapunzel drops the second chip...

						$
1 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0 0	0	10 0 0 0	0	1 0 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0

$

1,000

Rapunzel drops the third chip...

$
1 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0 0	0	10 0 0 0	0	1 0 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0

$

1,100

Rapunzel drops the fourth chip...

							$
1 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0 0	0	10 0 0 0	0	1 0 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0

$

1,600

Rapunzel drops the fifth chip...

						$
1 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0 0	0	10 0 0 0	0	1 0 0 0	5 0 0	1 0 0

$

2,600

LOSS (Total Winnings: $2,821)

Everyone in the audience is getting trip to Southern California Wine Country (1n stay at the Pachanga Resort and Casino; win one at home on the website.

Sixth IUFB: Pair of Laptop Computers (touchscreen laptop with 13.5in display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD); ARP: $2,598 (Overhead)

DEENI	BARBARA	JULIA	ANDREW
1850	2200	1900	2201

The winner is...
ANDREW

Andrew is playing Coming or Going for a new kitchen (High-end microwave, 5 burner gas range, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and kitchen tool set) (Amber).

8	9	8	6	8	9	8
COMING			-or-	GOING

Andrew sets the price to:

8	9	8	6
COMING			-or-	GOING

ARP: $8,986. WIN

SCSD #2

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Rapunzel	$4,334	15	35	.50
Andrew	$11,584	80	STAY	.80	*SHOWCASE*
Ivelyn	$19,391	40	15	.55

THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES

Andrew has the honors...

SC1 - Andrew

CELEBRATING

• Trip to Paris (RT Coach to Paris, FR for a 6n stay in an executive room at the Lyric Hotel Paris + daily breakfast) (Amber)
• 2018 Lexus IS-300 with 2L engine, 8-speed AT, FWD, parking assistant, alloy wheels, rear bumper applique) (Manuela)

Bid: $46,200

SC2 - Bevin

• Trip to Cancun (RT Coach to Cancun, MX for a 6n stay at the Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun + all meals, RT airport transportation) (Manuela)
• Trip to South Africa (RT Coach to Sun City, ZA for a 6n stay in a luxury twin room at the Palace at Twin City + daily breakfast, private safari) (Manuela)
• 2018 Jeep Compass Sport (2.4L engine, 6-speed MT, FWD) (Amber)

Bid: $38,500

Andrew

$46,200

PARIS/LEXUS

$50,363

$4,163

PARIS/LEXUS

*WIN*
$61,947

Bevin

$38,500

TRIPS/SUV

$43,565

$6,065

TRIPS/SUV

Results: 4 out of 6
Winnings: $110,027
Biggest Winner: Andrew

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Time for the Golden-Road.net disclaimer: Please do not use this thread to hurl insults at Kelvin for his Money Game playing. There was some of that going on (jest or not) in the Discord and I will not condone such behavior. Remember, even the biggest fans don't always remember all the hidden tricks. Anyone who makes what I or the other mods consider an insult will be dealt with accordingly.

[Off_trak]

How can you claim to be a super fan, and not know El Cheapo?...

[geniusinmath]

Kelvin, gave his best effort. Overall not too bad of a show today.

[Teddy]

Quite easily the best show of the year! And kudos to Drew for mentioning El Cheapo, as well as the (sort of) Play Along revival during Plinko!

[TinoStar11]

Today's show felt more like a Fan Appreciation show, sprinkled in with a few super fan tricks. As shown by the kids shows a few weeks ago , having them involved in games is a cool idea.

[priac]

How can you claim to be a super fan, and not know El Cheapo?...

In defense of the contestant,  picking "el Cheapo" has not always been the winning selection.
In fact, according to TPIR Stats, between Seasons 29 and 45, El Cheapo has been on the board 70 times, and has been the correct choice 48 of those times.  68% is better than 50/50 but far from a can't-miss strategy.

[Off_trak]

In defense of the contestant,  picking "el Cheapo" has not always been the winning selection.
In fact, according to TPIR Stats, between Seasons 29 and 45, El Cheapo has been on the board 70 times, and has been the correct choice 48 of those times.  68% is better than 50/50 but far from a can't-miss strategy.

Doesn't matter if it's correct or not. If El Cheapo is on the board, you pick it regardless, just to get it outta the way.

[actual_retail_tice]

Do they ever bring up El Cheapo on the air anymore? I feel like that's one of the things that Drew did not carry on from the old days. (But I haven't been watching a lot lately.)

[TinoStar11]

Do they ever bring up El Cheapo on the air anymore? I feel like that's one of the things that Drew did not carry on from the old days.

He mentions it from time to time.

[MSTieScott]

Do they ever bring up El Cheapo on the air anymore? I feel like that's one of the things that Drew did not carry on from the old days. (But I haven't been watching a lot lately.)

He mentions it from time to time.

Is that a more recent development? The only occasion where I remember the words "El Cheapo" being said during my time there was when one contestant identified it sometime around 2012 or 2013.

[ShootingDio]

Push Over....Did Drew mention anything about blocks falling into the hole and getting sent to China or any other place, just like Bob said back then during its early playings?

[whammy007]

Haven't gotten to watch in forever, but I popped in to read based on what I saw in FPG.

They really doubled down on the references to try and get a win in Money Game, didn't they? Not only was it El Cheapo, but also The Ol' Front 'n' Back... at least Push for a car was won?

[MyNameIsMichael]

[Drew] mentions [El Cheapo] from time to time.


Is that a more recent development? The only occasion where I remember the words "El Cheapo" being said during my time there was when one contestant identified it sometime around 2012 or 2013.

Drew did mention El Cheapo on today's show.

[sideshowPA]

Yes, we can dissect Money Game ad nausuem...
But let's go one act before.
20-30-40....
And yet somehow Hans made it up to step 15?
20-30-40...it's the friggin secret sauce of the game!

[priac]

Do they ever bring up El Cheapo on the air anymore? I feel like that's one of the things that Drew did not carry on from the old days. (But I haven't been watching a lot lately.)

Maybe I’m missing something, but isn’t picking a remaining number just to get it out of the way using up a precious pick?

By now, nost of us know:
-Out of the 9 choices, usually 3 (sometimes only 2) are realistic choices for the first 2 numbers
-If you’re smart/lucky enough to pick the first 2 numbers on your first pick
You have 4 remaining chances to choose from the remaining 8 numbers on the board.
-you can immediately eliminate the 2 other “first two numbers” possibilties.  So now you actually have 6 numbers left and still 4 chances to pick it. 
- now you can eliminate the top center choice which coincides with the current season year.  I believe that’s been a correct choice once in as long as I can remember.  So, now you have 5 possible numbers left and still 4 choices.
-now, very infrequently - I believe once or twice per season, does either digit in the last 2 numbers of the car match the middle number.  So you’re eliminating at least one more possible choice- leaving yourself 4 picks with 4 remaining highly realistic choices.

Of course, one needs to pick the first 2 numbers on their first choice (not that difficult) , and they also need to hope the very rare occasions of the season number being correct or a digit from the last 2 numbers matching the center digit doesn’t occur.

And even if one of these 2 events occur, it just lowers the odds of winning, but does not eliminate them. 

Therefore, since El Cheapo is the correct choice only 68% of the time (it’s wrong 32% of the time), I wouldn’t necessarily pick it just to get it out of the way.

I think this strategy makes Money Game very winnable.  Other very winnable games if you watch a lot:  Cliffhangers (25,35,45, duh)Range Game (price is almost always even with the “E” in Range and the “G” in Game), 10 Chances (if I have to explain).  Other very winnable games: Clock Game (a monkey can win clock game) and To a lesser extent Race Game (if you have a basic knowledge of prices; eg Tvs almost always end in 00).