Post by: Roadgeek Adam on October 12, 2018, 01:08:08 PM
Episode #8445K (TPiR Season 47 Big Money Week - Day 5)
Aired – 10/12/2018; Taped – 8/30/2018
Models: Manuela Arbelaez, Rachel Reynolds
Microphone Handoff: Rachel
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right
Aired – 10/12/2018; Taped – 8/30/2018
Models: Manuela Arbelaez, Rachel Reynolds
Microphone Handoff: Rachel
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right
It's the annual all-cash show.
First IUFB: Trip to Las Vegas (RT Coach to Las Vegas, NV for a 4n stay at the Red Rock Resort and Spa + daily breakfast, 1 dinner); ARP: $2,758 (George)
| MALEAKA | DERRICK | CAROLYN | MICHAEL |
| 2500 | 1000 | 1001 | 1800 |
The winner is...
MALEAKA
Maleaka is playing Grand Game for a chance to win up to $50,000!
The target price is...
$5.00
Maleaka starts out at $1.00:
$1.00
The items are:
- Minute White Rice
- Sun-Maid Raisins
- Crayola Crayons (24 pack)
- OXi-clean Detergent
- Supreme Bistelo Coffee Can
- Newman's Own Caesar Dressing
Pick 1: Raisins
$2.99
$50.00
Pick 2: Rice
$3.79
$500.00
Pick 3: Crayons
$1.39
$5,000.00
She bails with $5,000.
Pick 4: Dressing
$4.19
$50,000
PAINFUL BAILOUT
Second IUFB: Designer Accessories (Fendi: Sunglasses, earrings, handbag, bracelet); ARP: $2,530 (Manuela)
| ENID | DERRICK | CAROLYN | MICHAEL |
| 2704 | 2000 | 1100 | 900 |
The winner is...
DERRICK
Derrick is playing Bonus Game for $10,000 in cash!) (Rachel).
First prize: Water Flosser
Price: $50
Guess: Lower
ARP: $35 (Correct)
Second prize: Hand Vacuum
Price: $99
Guess: Higher
ARP: $150 (Correct)
Third prize: Hair Dryer
Price: $130
Guess: Lower
ARP: $100 (Correct)
Fourth prize: Electric Wok
Price: $79
Guess: Higher
ARP: $50 (Wrong)
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$35
LOWER
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← | |
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$150
HIGHER
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← | |
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$100
LOWER
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← | |
| * | BONUS! |
← |
LOSS (Total Winnings: $285)
Third IUFB: Television (75in QLED television with 40watt sound); ARP: $3,500 (Rachel)
| ENID | STEPHEN | CAROLYN | MICHAEL |
| 3502 | 2500 | 3000 | 3500 |
The winner is...
MICHAEL
Michael, now $500 richer, is playing Check Out for $15,000 in cash! (Manuela).
| Guesses | ARPs | Differences | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | Gerber Applesauce | $1.28 | 1.22 | |
| 6.00 | Tina's Chimichangas | $3.19 | 2.81 | |
| 2.00 | Brillo Steel Pads | $2.69 | .69 | |
| 3.50 | Glad Press n'Seal Sealing Wrap | $4.19 | .69 | |
| 5.50 | Garnier Whole Blends Conditioner | 4.99 | .51 | |
| Contestant's Total: | 19.50 | |||
| Total: | 16.34 | |||
| Difference: | 3.16 | LOSS | ||
SCSD #1
| Contestant | Winnings | Spin 1 | Spin 2 | TOTAL | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick | $2,815 | 45 | 15 | .60 | |
| Michael | $4,000 | 50 | 30 | .80 | *SHOWCASE* |
| Maleaka | $7,758 | 40 | 90 | 1.30 |
Fourth IUFB: Electric Bicycle (FLX Bikes: Electric bike with helmet); ARP: $1,959 (Rachel)
| ENID | STEPHEN | CAROLYN | ANGELICA |
| 2000 | 1200 | 2001 | 1400 |
The winner is...
ANGELICA
Angelica, from Austin, Texas, is playing Bullseye '76 for a chance to win $25,000 in cash!.
Grocery items:
1) Danish Creamery Buttery
2) Rolaid Softchews
3) Hawaiian Punch Juice
4) Keebler Sandies Shortbread Cookies
5) Kikkoman Soy Sauce
Pick 1: Soy Sauce 5 x $2.29 = $11.49 WIN
Fifth IUFB: Range and COokware Set (Stainless steel range from Plessers.com; ductch oven, skillet, etc. with award from Eggland's Best); ARP: $2,874 (Manuela)
| ENID | STEPHEN | CAROLYN | LAURA |
| 2050 | 2700 | 1 | 2000 |
The winner is...
STEPHEN
Stephen is playing Cliffhangers for $20,000 in cash!.
Small prizes (Manuela): steam Iron, Thermometer, Blender
Stephen bids $28 on the iron...
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| 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
Stephen bids $30 on the thermometer...
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| 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
Stephen bids $55 on the blender...
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| 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...
$40WIN (Total Winnings: $20,090)
Carolyn has blown multiple opportunities for cash. Will she escape a trip to Roycefield, New Jersey? We shall find out.
Sixth IUFB: Laptop and iPhone (Apple: 13in MacBrookPro with 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM; 256GB iPhone 10); ARP: $2,948 (Rachel)
| ENID | RICKEY | CAROLYN | LAURA |
| 1 | 2300 | 2301 | 2500 |
The winner is...
LAURA
Carolyn departs while Laura is playing Pass the Buck for $50,000 in cash! The smaller amounts are $5000, $15000 and $25,000.
| 1) Idahoan Potato Soup Mix |
3.49
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3.49
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ARP: $3.49 | |
| 2) Aspercreme with Lidocaine |
6.66
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$
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7.66
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ARP: $7.66 |
| 3) Onions | 1.59 |
$
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2.59 |
ARP: $2.59 |
| 4) Diamond Toothpicks | 1.49 |
1.49 |
ARP: $1.49 |
Laura chooses number 3.
1
2
LOSE EVERYTHING
4
5
6
Laura chooses number 2.
1
$5,000
LOSE EVERYTHING
4
5
6
Laura chooses number 5.
1
$5,000
LOSE EVERYTHING
4
LOSE EVERYTHING
6
LOSS. Board was:
$10,000
$5,000
LOSE EVERYTHING
$25,000
LOSE EVERYTHING
$15,000
SCSD #2
| Contestant | Winnings | Spin 1 | Spin 2 | TOTAL | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura | $2,498 | 65 | STAY | .65 | |
| Stephen | $22,964 | 50 | 15 | .65 | *OVERTIME* |
| Angelica | $26,959 | 35 | 95 | 1.30 |
| Contestant | Winnings | Spin 1 | TOTAL | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura | $2,498 | 65 | 1.00 | *$2,000!* |
| Stephen | $22,964 | 45 | .45 |
| Contestant | Winnings | Spin 1 | TOTAL | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura | $4,498 | 95 | .95 | *SHOWCASE* |
THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES
Laura has the honors...
SC1 - Michael
LIFE OF LUXURY
- Prada Shoes (Prada: 2 pair of sneakers and dress shoes for him; sandals, booties and mules for her) (Rachel)
- Trip to the Swiss Alps (RT Coach to Zurich, SW then to Honegg for a 6n stay in an alpine view room at the Hotel Villa Honegg + daily breakfast, 1 pair of 3d lift tickets) (Rachel)
- Boat (Bayliner: 160 Bowrider with 60HP 4-stroke outboard motor, bilge pump, trailer) (Manuela)
SC2 - Laura
BIG MONEY WEEK WITH GOOD TIMES
- Game Room (Golden West Billiards: Western Maple pool table; Pop-A-Shot: Basketball game with 2 hoops; arcade machine) (Manuela)
- $7,000 in cash (Manuela)
- 2018 Chilly Red Mini Cooper Hardtop (1.5L engine, 6-speed AT, FWD, Mini Shorty Antenna, colored hubcaps) (Rachel)
Michael
$28,000
TRIP/BOAT
$32,899
$4,899
TRIP/BOAT
*WIN*
$36,899
$36,899
Laura
$29,000
CAR
$39,532
$10,532
CAR
Results: 2 out of 6 (with 1 bailout)
Winnings: $101,893
Biggest Winner: Michael
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Post by: holein1isawesome on October 12, 2018, 01:17:33 PM
Post by: Alfonzo on October 12, 2018, 01:30:01 PM
Post by: ooboh on October 12, 2018, 01:31:46 PM
I had the feeling that Bonus Game was set up for a loss.
Also, I’m surprised they didn’t increase the bonus for a perfect One Bid to $1,000 or something.
Post by: Bluescreen_ODeff on October 12, 2018, 01:47:53 PM
I wonder if they took out insurance for some of the bigger games, in case someone hit the $200K twice in Million Dollar Plinko.
Post by: Teddy on October 12, 2018, 02:12:41 PM
There were not one, not two, but three painful moments in the show, with a bailout in Grand Game and last-second losses in Bonus Game and Pass the Buck, but otherwise, it was still very enjoyable.
Post by: jtf0264k on October 12, 2018, 02:49:28 PM
I was disappointed they didn’t do Cliffy for a $250K jackpot until I did some math. With the 23 steps Yodely Guy took in this playing, fellow Kentuckian Stephen still would have won $20K. On the other hand, a 20-30-40 would have produced a quarter millionaire in a jackpot playing. Oh well.
Post by: JayC on October 12, 2018, 04:28:29 PM
Painful loss in Bonus Game, of course they put the bonus in the SP that was the most difficult.
It's not too often contestants actually overshoot the real total in Check Game. I was quite surprised how cheap the chimichungas were and I thought the conditioner would be a dollar or two more.
Wow, the SPs in Cliff Hangers were actually $20-$30-$40 today. Could've been an exacta if a true LFAT played.
Ouch on Pass the Buck. I was thinking $50,000 would replace the car tag rather than it being split between the four cash amounts. Don't think anyone would've continued if they found the $25,000, even $15,000 would be very tough to risk.
Post by: plinkoboard on October 12, 2018, 07:01:20 PM
Post by: TinoStar11 on October 12, 2018, 07:20:57 PM
Always nice to hear the G.G. cue used for another game.
Post by: BillyGr on October 12, 2018, 08:45:41 PM
Ouch on Pass the Buck. I was thinking $50,000 would replace the car tag rather than it being split between the four cash amounts. Don't think anyone would've continued if they found the $25,000, even $15,000 would be very tough to risk.
Actually split between three (since that is as many as you can pick) - the $25,000 $15,000 and $10,000. The $5,000 was just there to fill the spot, I guess.
But yes, still hard to win, as to get the whole $50,000 you'd have a minimum of $25,000 to risk on the third pick.
Post by: Mewtwo on October 12, 2018, 11:54:25 PM
Actually split between three (since that is as many as you can pick) - the $25,000 $15,000 and $10,000. The $5,000 was just there to fill the spot, I guess.
But yes, still hard to win, as to get the whole $50,000 you'd have a minimum of $25,000 to risk on the third pick.
There is literally no scenario in which someone could reasonably go for $50,000 and have each decision be the best possible choice along the way.
First pick, let's say they hit $10,000. The five possible outcomes if going again are +5k, +15k, +25k, -10k, -10k. Add all that together and divide by the total number of possible picks, the expected value of taking another pick with $10,000 on the line to lose is $5,000.
So let's be nice and assume they get $15,000 on the second choice. That's the least they could possibly have and potentially have the max prize still on the board enticing them to play on. That means they have $25,000 to lose, and the four remaining possible choices are +5k, +25k, -25k, and -25k. Add 'em all up and divide by the 4 possible picks, the expected value of going on in this scenario is *-$5,000*.
Saying Pass the Buck is being played for $50,000 in that scenario is like saying Plinko is being played for $1,000,000 - or even played for $50,000 during standard daytime. It cheapens what that's supposed to stand for.
Post by: Brian44 on October 13, 2018, 10:33:18 AM
Post by: GameShowKid on October 13, 2018, 12:27:21 PM
Pass The Buck! One of my favorite games! Three picks earned! Bad luck though, unfortunately.
Saying Pass the Buck is being played for $50,000 in that scenario is like saying Plinko is being played for $1,000,000 - or even played for $50,000 during standard daytime. It cheapens what that's supposed to stand for.If I remember correctly, all George says is that you have a chance to win such-and-such amount of money. And that is true.
By the way, you can certainly use expected value in the $50,000 win scenario, but you can also consider it this way. If you have earned three picks, and the first two are cash, there is a 50-50 chance of winning more cash on the third pick. A mere coin toss. :) Now, as far as going for it....
Post by: htmlcc92 on October 14, 2018, 12:31:04 PM
Personally I found the vacuum to be the difficult item in Bonus Game, I though the wok was easily less than $79, didn't think there was any way it could have been higher.
Post by: Flerbert419 on October 14, 2018, 01:43:45 PM
It's fine to open Gas Money that way because you fall into the money as you win the car. It actually reminded me of The Phone Home Game, which was also very difficult to win due to $15,000 being touted as the top prize.
If they left the distribution alone, I would have been fine with them announcing $25,000 during the opening.
If I remember correctly, all George says is that you have a chance to win such-and-such amount of money. And that is true.
It is, but there's a reason they didn't open Punch-A-Bunch before they got rid of the Second Chance slips with an announcement for $25,900 as the max prize.
Post by: SteveGavazzi on October 14, 2018, 10:26:36 PM
Due to the misleading opening, they accidentally changed the win criteria for Pass The Buck today. It was the equivalent to saying at the start of a regular playing that you could win "a car and $8,000 in cash".
Not really. Win requirements don't change when you play a game for a different prize, so if anything, they embellished the $25,000 (which functioned as the "car") by adding in the values that corresponded to what are normally $5,000 and $3,000.