My Wheel of Fortune Experience

Welcome, Jared. Congratulations on becoming a contestant! That's great news! ;D Good luck on the show. Feel free to take a look at our strategies thread in the "Buying Your Time" board (I'd especially prefer that you look at my "Do's and Dont's of the Bonus Round" post in that thread so my remote suffers less damage. )

If you have any questions or want opinions regarding other strategies, feel free to ask. Don't forget to tell us about anything exciting regarding the new season as soon as you get back. We can't wait! ;D

Welcome to the forums and congratulations on getting on Wheel! Be sure to check out the strategy thread, it can help you win big.

Jared, when is your show airing, and what's the name of your theme week?

I figured the info on the theme and airdate would come with the tape date. And also please, without giving spoilers, take note of any Season 29 changes that you might notice. For instance, how the 1/2 CAR system is (and if it's different from the week that's rerunning this week, or up til Thursday), as well as other changes, and if there are things that could change any season, such as the category strips, the musics for the Tossups, Speedup, and BR, as well as opening and closing and maybe puzzle cue music, if Rounds 1 - 3 are the same (Jackpot, ordinary, and Mystery), and if the Prize Puzzle is still in Rounds 2 and 3 only.

Thanks guys for all the tips and encouragement!
I do know a range of when my show date will air. The possible dates are spread out a little bit; I will not know a firm date until right before I film my show.

In terms of "spoilers," I will have to wait until after my show records and I sign documents to know what I will be allowed to talk about, what can't be said etc. For me personally, I have told my family and friends that I will NOT be discussing any cash/prizes won until after my air date. I'm not sure if that is a stipulation that Wheel puts out or not, I guess I'm just evil and like to keep everyone on the edge of their seats!

The excitement is continuing to build, and I have been practicing my butt off. A short 8 days away and I will be sitting in studio! Any and all feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks!

Jared, I have one last piece of advice before you fly out to tape your show this week.

Know the wheel. The reason why people get Bankrupt and Lose a Turn so much to the point people are convinced the wheel is rigged is because everybody spins with a certain pattern which eventually reaches penalty areas, and most of those people don't consider how to control their spins.

Here is the basic configuration, thanks to wheelgenius and SuperKingT:



When you get to do those practice spins before taping, take note of how strong your spin is by comparing where it started to where it landed.

When you start landing closer to Bankrupt or Lose a Turn, spin lighter than usual, especially if the contestant before you just spun either to avoid going back around. Though you must keep in mind that you can't aim for particular wedges, so it can't look obvious on camera or they will ask you to spin again.

If you have the Million Dollar Wedge or the second 1/2 Car tag, control your spins so that they stay in what I like to call the "safe area," which is, going clockwise, from the top dollar value to the pink $900 wedge/Wild Card. This probably will require spinning harder or lighter than usual. If your spins are too weak to stay in that area consistently, then try to alternate between that area, the Free Play wedge (I say that wedge in particular because landing on either the purple $600 or the blue $300 could be cutting it close) and around the area between the purple $350 and the green $700/one of the 1/2 Car tags.

Have a safe trip.

Let's hope you win something. Maybe a new car, a trip, or some cash. ;D