Post by pannoni1 on Dec 8, 2021 8:52:02 GMT -5
Despite its long history, Wheel of Fortune has never had a separate live road touring edition that was a supplement to its main show, unlike other game shows like "The Price Is Right" or even "Double Dare". And with the official show rarely going on the road compared to the '90s and '00s, right now would be a tremendous opportunity for Sony to invest in a separate road show in a similar manner to Price, where I could easily see multiple benefits out of this project.
Some of the features include a separate set that would be used (I'd base mine on one of the '80s/'90s sets), providing anyone who attends to have a shot at playing, give aspiring hosts/hostesses/announcers a gig that could eventually be replacements for Pat/Vanna/Jim, and more importantly, being a bit more experimental with the rules/gameplay and prizes, similar to minor league sports leagues.
My Wheel layout would closely resemble the original 1975 Wheel for Round 1, with spaces ranging from $25 to $500, with prize wedges being mostly in the $300-$1000 range, including the Ceramic Dalmatian. The top dollar value would become $750 in Round 2 and $1000 in Round 4. There would be $100 added to the Final Spin. To ensure that a fair amount of time is played, each show will last around 45 minutes, including "commercial breaks" to change the puzzle and provide a chat with the audience. The top Bonus Round prize envelope would be $5000, with most wedges being $1000 or prizes in the $1000-$2000 range, although one bonus envelope would include a new car. The Million Dollar Wedge would be a BANKRUPT/$25,000/BANKRUPT wedge, and claimed in a similar manner to the MDW on the show. More importantly, participating in this version wouldn't make you ineligible on the main show (although you can't play again on a Live! show).
I'd also bring back the Free Spin token and allow it to be claimed again in a future round (up to R3) if awarded in a previous round, as well as the Surprise wedge, bonus categories (usually $200, but sometimes a prize), and restrict the Prize Puzzle to $700 as a top prize which could be more than just a trip in the tropics. Local advertising as well as advertising on the show itself would be the main promotional material. Shoot four shows a day, with a break after the second, to allow for around three hours of fun, although if demand is high, restrict audiences to two shows a piece. Finally, the Wheelmobile could make an appearance from time to time to seek contestants for the big show.
Some of the features include a separate set that would be used (I'd base mine on one of the '80s/'90s sets), providing anyone who attends to have a shot at playing, give aspiring hosts/hostesses/announcers a gig that could eventually be replacements for Pat/Vanna/Jim, and more importantly, being a bit more experimental with the rules/gameplay and prizes, similar to minor league sports leagues.
My Wheel layout would closely resemble the original 1975 Wheel for Round 1, with spaces ranging from $25 to $500, with prize wedges being mostly in the $300-$1000 range, including the Ceramic Dalmatian. The top dollar value would become $750 in Round 2 and $1000 in Round 4. There would be $100 added to the Final Spin. To ensure that a fair amount of time is played, each show will last around 45 minutes, including "commercial breaks" to change the puzzle and provide a chat with the audience. The top Bonus Round prize envelope would be $5000, with most wedges being $1000 or prizes in the $1000-$2000 range, although one bonus envelope would include a new car. The Million Dollar Wedge would be a BANKRUPT/$25,000/BANKRUPT wedge, and claimed in a similar manner to the MDW on the show. More importantly, participating in this version wouldn't make you ineligible on the main show (although you can't play again on a Live! show).
I'd also bring back the Free Spin token and allow it to be claimed again in a future round (up to R3) if awarded in a previous round, as well as the Surprise wedge, bonus categories (usually $200, but sometimes a prize), and restrict the Prize Puzzle to $700 as a top prize which could be more than just a trip in the tropics. Local advertising as well as advertising on the show itself would be the main promotional material. Shoot four shows a day, with a break after the second, to allow for around three hours of fun, although if demand is high, restrict audiences to two shows a piece. Finally, the Wheelmobile could make an appearance from time to time to seek contestants for the big show.
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