TPiR Recap - 1/31/2024 (TPiR at Night: Jackpot January: Week 5)

[Roadgeek Adam]

Episode #073SP (TPiR at Night: Jackpot January – Week V)
Aired – 1/31/2024; Taped – 11/17/2023
Models: Alexis Gaube, James O"Halloran, Rachel Reynolds
Microphone Handoff: Rachel
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right

First IUFB: Pool Table (Triangle: 8ft slate cappuccino pool table with 32pc billiard accessory kit); ARP: $7,320 (James v. Alexis)

CHERYL	AMY	ALPHONSO	JENNIFER
900	1250	2750	1350

The winner is...
ALPHONSO

Alphonso is playing That"s Too Much for a 2023 Iridium Silver Lexus IS 300 (2L engine, 8-speed AT, RWD, bumper package, door-edge film) (Rachel).

$40,918

$42,246

$43,673

$45,097

$46,580

$48,129

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

ARP:

$44,205

LOSS

$40,918

$42,246

$43,673

$45,097

$46,580

$48,129

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

Second IUFB: Vending Machine (Snack tray top, beverage dispenser bottom vending machine); ARP: $5,584 (James)

CHERYL	AMY	ROY	JENNIFER
3502	1	3500	3501

The winner is...
CHERYL

Cheryl is playing Vend-O-Price for a chance to win $100,000 in cash (Alexis).

APPLE JUICE

6

SNACK STICKS

4

PROTEIN BARS

3

Cheryl pulls the lever on the protein bars shelf, as they think it"s the most expensive.

$1.50

6

$9.00

$4.99

4

$19.96

$12.99

3

$38.97

WIN

Third IUFB: Collection of Beach Gear (Business and Pleasure Company: 2 chairs, umbrella, 2 towels, blanket, cooler bag, 2 ice packs); ARP: $1,211 (Alexis)

ALI	AMY	ROY	JENNIFER
2300	650	1400	1100

The winner is...
JENNIFER

Jennifer, from Guam, is playing Shell Game for a trip to British Virgin Islands (RT Coach to Tortola, BVI for a 6n stay in a penthouse suite at Oil Nut Bay Virgin Gorda; ARP: $23,862) (James). Tonight we have a golden chip instead of 1 of the 3. If you pick where the ball is right on your first answer, you get first class instead of coach.

Small prizes:

1) Brother Label Maker (Rachel)	$80	HIGHER	$100	HIGHER	2
2) Essential Oil Diffuser with 10 Oils	$45	LOWER	$34	LOWER	3
3) Bcozzy Neck Pillow	$70	LOWER	$40	LOWER	1
4) Jade Roller Kit	$25	HIGHER	$59	HIGHER	4

 

She has both bonuses. The standard bonus of $23,862 and the golden chip bonus. She picks 3 for the standard bonus.

WIN (Total Winnings: $24,095 (+ upgrayedd))

SCSD #1

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Alphonso	$7,320	30	60	.90	*SHOWCASE*
Jennifer	$25,306 (+ upgrayedd)	30	15	.45
Cheryl	$105,584	20	40	.60

Fourth IUFB: Turntable Package (Turntable Lab: satin gloss turntable with 2 bluetoo th speakers, 2 stands, headphones; Ocean Beach Pallet Company: custom built vinyl storage; 6 albums); ARP: $2,205 (Rachel)

ALI	AMY	ROY	LYNETTE
2200	2400	2401	2150

The winner is...
ALI

Ali is playing SWITCH? for:

1. Kitchen (Fisher and Paykel: over the range microwave, gas range, double drawer dishwasher, french door fridge; courtesy of Plessers.com: recycler) (Alexis)
2. Bathroom (American Standard: Studio S vanity with elongated tankless toilet; oval tub, range showerhead, accessories) (James)

These prices are either correct or need to be switched:

KITCHEN		BATHROOM
$11,632		$13,091
SWITCH?		SWITCH?

Ali chooses to switch...

KITCHEN		BATHROOM
$13,091		$11,632
$13,091	WIN	$11,632

Fifth IUFB: Television (75in 4K QLED smart television); ARP: $2,700 (James)

KENDARIUS	AMY	ROY	LYNETTE
1400	4200	2900	4100

The winner is...
KENDARIUS

Kendarius is playing SQUEEZE PLAY for a trip to Portugal (RT Coach to Lisbon, PO for a 6n stay in a superior room at Real Palacio + daily breakfast, guided castle tour for 2) (Rachel).

The 2, 5 or 7 is incorrect.

8	2	5	7	3

Kendarius removes the 2...

$	8	5	7	3
$8573
WIN

Amy, who apparently has a thing for Detroit techno, is still here. Now she needs to escape a techno trip by limousine to Emoryville, West Virginia.

Sixth IUFB: Designer Accessories (Dior: leather cardholder, silk bowtie, belt for him; leather beret, cardholder, silk twill scarf for her); ARP: $3,475 (Alexis)

ROSINA	AMY	ROY	LYNETTE
3500	3000	1950	3501

The winner is...
AMY

Amy escapes and is playing 3 Strikes + for a 2023 Maserati Ghibli F Tributo (3L engine, 8-speed AT, RWD) (James).

Chips:

0

1

3

5

9

Pick 1:

X

Guess: N/A

$

1

X

Pick 3:

1

Guess: 4th

$

1

NO

X

Pick 4:

5

Guess: 2nd

$

1

NO

X

Pick 5:

X

Guess: N/A

$

1

X

X

Pick 6:

3

Guess: 4th

$

1

3

X

X

Pick 7:

9

Guess: 6th

$

1

3

NO

X

X

Pick 7:

X

Guess: N/A

$

1

1

0

3

9

5

X

X

X

LOSS

SCSD #2

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Amy	$3,475	5	10	.15
Kendarius	$11,273	30	55	.85	*SHOWCASE*
Ali	$26,928	35	15	.50

THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES

Kendarius has the honors...

SC1 - Alphonso

LIVING IN THE LAP OF LUXURY

• Trip to Bali (RT Coach to Bali, IND for a 6n stay in a 1br club suite at Tanah Gajah, a resort by Hadiprana + daily breakfast, butler service, access to wellness facilities, yoga classes, rice paddy trucking tour) (Alexis)
• Backyard (Thomas Baker: Mia sofa, 3 throw pillows, club chair with ottoman, 2 tables) (James)
• 2024 SunTracker Party Barge 18 DLX (75HP engine, 9-person capacity, underpinning kit, mooring cover, trailer) (Rachel)

Bid: $42,500

SC2 - Kendarius

STRIKE GOLD

• Designer Jewelry (Allurez: 18in large paper clip link chain necklace; t-shape bracelet with 14kt yellow gold) (James)
• Trip to Australia (RT Coach to Gold Coast, AUS for a 6n stay in a superior room at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach + daily breakfast, surf lessons for 2) (James)
• 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible (2L engine, 7-speed AT, FWD, performance summer tire, signature upholstery package) (Alexis)

Bid: $55,000

Alphonso

$42,500

BALI/BOAT

$61,840

$19,340

BALI/BOAT

Kendarius

$55,000

AUSTRALIA/CAR

$59,386

$4,386

AUSTRALIA/CAR

*WIN*
$70,659

Results: 4 out of 6
Winnings: $239,272 (+ upgrayedd)
Biggest Winner: Cheryl ($105,584)

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I should have the daytime recap up in about 20 minutes or less.

[SeaBreeze341]

I guess it was nice to see six digit 3X.  IDK.  I'd have preferred a one-time rule change back to where there was 1 strike in the bag instead of this.  Obviously, not for a Maserati, but a less glorified car

[Wayoshi]

I guess they felt they couldn't get a true cash game in there with Shell & 3X? Straight up Vend for 100k is just too easy for my tastes, and I wasn't alone in chat.

Not everyone really cares about first class, I found the rule change interesting but the actual prize associated with it pretty crappy. And it came into sharp contrast with the usual exacta bonus when she managed to (very unexpectedly given the setup!) go 4/4 on SPs. Can't really blame her for hedging her bets there.

Giving the free 1 in 6-digit 3X was welcome, but I still think the game is awkward with 6 digits. Not that it mattered.... it's like in only 20% of playings now does it even sniff a win.

[JayC]

A tough setup in That's Too Much wasn't the best way to start the show. It just felt unnecessary to play Vend-O-Price for $100,000, they could've made it half or even $25,000.

Jennifer getting all 4 chips in Shell Game was pretty impressive given the first two SPs were a bit of a toss-up. I was surprised she chose a different shell for the cash equivalent bonus, and it turns out she should've stuck with the same shell. It was nice she won the gold shell upgrade, but it did end up being a bit of a disappointment she didn't get the cash too.

Nice to see 3 Strikes in primetime, but it was a downer for sure she could only put 1 number up before the 3rd strike.

[LiteBulb88]

If they're going to play Vend-O-Price for $100k, it needs to be a much, much, much harder setup. That may have been the easiest the game has ever been.

Otherwise, Shell Game was enjoyable, though the gimmick of upgrading to first class isn't that big a deal (probably worth about $1,500, as it's not a transatlantic or transpacific flight.)

[DebonairDylan]

Call me crazy if you want to, but I love easy setups for big money like Vend-O-Price tonight. If I got up on stage and was essentially handed $100,000, I'd be stoked.

[namnhu12]

Taping Report:

         This is indeed 73SP.  Taped on 11/17/2023.  Final taping of the week last taping I attended out of 6.  It was a very interesting show to see in person.

You think that this chat doesn't look forward to That's Too Much?  Guess what?  People were hissing and booing very quietly in studio as well.  It wasn't too friendly of a setup.  Keep in mind that last week's special was the morning show from the same day, so we were kinda surprised to see Vend for $100,000.  It was an easy setup only because they sell that refrigerated protein stuff at Publix.  And I got to talk to Alexis right after the game was over.  I told her that she was doing an excellent job and welcome to the Price family.

Shell Game is set in parts during stopdown.  They actually spin the turntable, bring the covered table out, then spin the turntable and reveal the SP podiums.  They don't unveil the actual game until right before the IUFB.  And the graphics don't start until right after the bid reveal.  They actually had a little stopdown for this play since the wrong copy was read during the 1st SP description.  It was an interesting play, but we confused while in studio as to exactly what she won.  At first, my contact and I figured out whether it was an all or nothing situation with Shell. Did she have to pick the right shell to win the bonus and cash?  Turned out that it was answered tonight.  She won the 1st class tickets, but no cash bonus.  While most of us wondered why she didn't pick the golden chip, now that I think about it, it made sense why she picked #3 shell.  I think the cash bonus is much more than the 1st class. The contestant told me afterwards why she did not pick the golden chip, was simple.  She was nervous and did not think it through.

Most of the audience lost Switch? That bathroom looked very fancy.  Squeeze was an easy setup.  3 Strikes, well, I think most of us would not win that Maserati.  Would you have ever thought that the 2nd one would be next to the 1st one?  I think not.  It took a long time for them to set up 3 Strikes and then remove the car from door 3.  Like the electric Jaguar from 2 weeks ago, they took extra shots for the reveal and then white glove treatment to get it out.  And yes, I sat in the very back right of the studio for this taping.  Nevertheless, it was a great show and afterwards I got to take a picture.

[gamesurf]

For the record I would have won Vend-O-Price.

The golden Shell Game chip reminded me of Steve's Plinko idea.

[ooboh]

Wow, I was certain that we would never see six-digit 3 Strikes ever again. The first digit being revealed was a good look, despite the loss.

[GRWHAMMY the 2nd]

also: i think we pulled a Davidson 94 with the 3 Strikes price (a free 1 in the first spot along with a 1 in a ball/chip, going off a memory of something i saw in the Golden Gallery here)

[alansh42]

James was struggling to open a box of Brown Bites.  Right next to it he could have had a bag of Drewritos. On the top shelf of the machine were Chips, Extra Plain. On the bottom were Plinko Cups, Take Two bars, and More or Less bars.

The drinks were Mtn. Drew, Wise George, Tahiti water, and Genius water.

[imhomerjay]

James was struggling to open a box of Brown Bites.  Right next to it he could have had a bag of Drewritos. On the top shelf of the machine were Chips, Extra Plain. On the bottom were Plinko Cups, Take Two bars, and More or Less bars.

The drinks were Mtn. Drew, Wise George, Tahiti water, and Genius water.

Meanwhile, back here on planet Earth.....

[alansh42]

What's funny is that this is a show that uses branded grocery items all the time. They could have used Lays's potato chips, Doritos, Milk Duds, Reese's Cups, Take 5, Now and Later, Mtn. Dew, Fiji water, and Smart Water. (I can't figure out what Wise George was based on.)

They went to the trouble of building the props instead.

[GRWHAMMY the 2nd]

granted, said brands of snacks don't get mentioned on air even DURING gameplay involving them

[JT]

Just caught this one.  I also hated the $100K in "Eazy as Vendo Price" but overjoyed that Cheryl won the money.  Her reaction was authentic and I really hope the winnings bring her much joy.  In terms of the rest of the show, the Shell Game twist was a flop.   How much is a 1st class upgrade?  Maybe $5,000?  But hey let's offer $60,000 if someone "loses" Any Number.   Great to see 3 Strikes "+"  Very hard but the price looked winnable had luck been on her side.