Post by mechamind on Jan 11, 2024 9:57:38 GMT -5
Airdate: February 22, 2005
From the Las Vegas Hilton, it's America's game! Welcome to Big Money Week!
They must have taken some big transportation here to start with a little Toss-Up puzzle.
Go!
Jenn solves SAFE-DEPOSIT BOX.
Unlocking their life stories:
Jenn Bates: Engaged with three stepdaughters (soon to have a grandson), from Warwick, RI
David Shaw: In the Air Force and stationed in Vegas, from San Diego, CA
Michelle Stenson: Kindergarten teacher, from Brisbane, CA
Go!
Michelle solves FINANCIAL ANALYST.
That Toss-Up money is safely locked away with her, and now she's gonna unlock that $10,000 prize from our Wheel.
David solves BLUE MAN GROUP THERAPY for the Group's worst nightmare, a golden cash prize!
We have nightmares about running out of prizes, but it'll never happen. We can offer our players a ski.com holiday at The Gant in Aspen (labeled BIG MONEY) worth $5,800.
Jenn solves LEATHER ARMCHAIR AND OTTOMAN.
Our Mystery Wedges make themselves at home on the Wheel again. One shall not be disturbed, or you will go BANKRUPT. Wake up the one that will show you a Scion XA worth $13,973.
Michelle solves THE FACE THAT LAUNCHED A THOUSAND SHIPS. The Prize Puzzle will put a smile on her face! How would she like a Collette Vacations tour of Greece with $1,000 spending cash worth $6,562?
Go!
David solves CAIRO EGYPT.
We launch him into another round...
DING DING! DING DING!
David: R ($1,600)
Michelle: N ($1,600)
Jenn: T (x3) ($4,800)
David: S (x2) ($4,800)
Michelle: L (x2) ($4,800)
Jenn: P (DUD!)
David: I (x3) ($4,800)
Michelle: D ($6,400)
Jenn: C (DUD!)
David: M (DUD!)
Michelle: E ($6,400)
Jenn: B (DUD!)
David: A (x2) ($4,800)
Michelle: G (DUD!)
Jenn: H ($6,400)
Jenn solves WEALTHY INDUSTRIALIST.
BONUS ROUND:
RSTLNE gives her:
CMPA fills half the remaining blanks.
From the Las Vegas Hilton, it's America's game! Welcome to Big Money Week!
They must have taken some big transportation here to start with a little Toss-Up puzzle.
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Jenn solves SAFE-DEPOSIT BOX.
Jenn | David | Michelle |
$1,000 |
Unlocking their life stories:
Jenn Bates: Engaged with three stepdaughters (soon to have a grandson), from Warwick, RI
David Shaw: In the Air Force and stationed in Vegas, from San Diego, CA
Michelle Stenson: Kindergarten teacher, from Brisbane, CA
We unlock our puzzle vault for another Toss-Up, and we've also unlocked some more cash.
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Michelle solves FINANCIAL ANALYST.
Jenn | David | Michelle |
$1,000 | $2,000 |
That Toss-Up money is safely locked away with her, and now she's gonna unlock that $10,000 prize from our Wheel.
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BEFORE & AFTER |
Jenn | David | MICHELLE |
$500: T Gift Tag: N -$250: E (x2) $2,500: R (x2) $500: S (DUD!) | ||
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$500: L -$250: U (x2) Lose A Turn! | $300: B $10,000!: M -$250: A (x2) $500: G Solve: Correct! | |
$250 | $550+ |
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David solves BLUE MAN GROUP THERAPY for the Group's worst nightmare, a golden cash prize!
Jenn | David | Michelle |
$1,000 | $10,550 | $2,000 |
We have nightmares about running out of prizes, but it'll never happen. We can offer our players a ski.com holiday at The Gant in Aspen (labeled BIG MONEY) worth $5,800.
We take back what we said before. Our red Jackpot space could scare the Blue Man Group even more.
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JENN | David | Michelle |
$300: T (x3) $400: N (x2) -$250: A (x5) BANKRUPT! ($1,450) | Free Spin: R (x3) $900: D -$250: O (x2) $300: C -$250: I BIG MONEY: M (x2) -$250: U (DUD!) (Free Spin used) -$250: I (DUD!) | BANKRUPT! ($0) |
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$600: L $400: H (x2) Only vowels left! Solve: Correct! | ||
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Jenn solves LEATHER ARMCHAIR AND OTTOMAN.
Jenn | David | Michelle |
$2,400 | $10,550 | $2,000 |
Our Mystery Wedges make themselves at home on the Wheel again. One shall not be disturbed, or you will go BANKRUPT. Wake up the one that will show you a Scion XA worth $13,973.
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QUOTATION |
* PRIZE PUZZLE! *
Jenn | DAVID | Michelle |
$300: S (x3) Lose A Turn! | $600: T (x4) -$250: E (x3) -$250: A (x5) $900: L $300: N (x2) -$250: I $300: H (x5) Prize?: D (x2) (She declines.) -$250: O -$250: U (x2) $300: C (x2) Solve: Correct! | |
$900 | $6,750 |
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QUOTATION |
Michelle solves THE FACE THAT LAUNCHED A THOUSAND SHIPS. The Prize Puzzle will put a smile on her face! How would she like a Collette Vacations tour of Greece with $1,000 spending cash worth $6,562?
Jenn | David | Michelle |
$2,400 | $10,550 | $15,312 |
Your poker face won't launch many ships, but it can help launch this Toss-Up puzzle.
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ON THE MAP |
David solves CAIRO EGYPT.
Jenn | David | Michelle |
$2,400 | $13,550 | $15,312 |
We launch him into another round...
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DING DING! DING DING!
...only to slam the brakes so Pat can give the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants are worth $600 + $1,000 for $1,600 a piece. David starts.
David: R ($1,600)
Michelle: N ($1,600)
Jenn: T (x3) ($4,800)
David: S (x2) ($4,800)
Michelle: L (x2) ($4,800)
Jenn: P (DUD!)
David: I (x3) ($4,800)
Michelle: D ($6,400)
Jenn: C (DUD!)
David: M (DUD!)
Michelle: E ($6,400)
Jenn: B (DUD!)
David: A (x2) ($4,800)
Michelle: G (DUD!)
Jenn: H ($6,400)
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Jenn solves WEALTHY INDUSTRIALIST.
Jenn | David | Michelle |
$8,800 | $13,550 | $15,312 |
BONUS ROUND:
Another wealthy trio today, but again, only one can go to Bonus Land. It'll be Michelle, and she'll win a car or cash up to $100,000.
She has her sister and fiancé in the audience!
She now launches our Bonus Wheel, and the flipper arrives at the U in BONUS. This puzzle can make her wealthy.
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RSTLNE gives her:
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THING |
CMPA fills half the remaining blanks.
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THING |
But half isn't enough. She guesses CASCADE, and she does not solve CABBAGE...
...and she won't be chopping away at the $25,000. Michelle leaves with $15,312 in cash and trip.
In the post-game chat, Pat says he's still working on that thing. Vanna may be getting married, and he'd still like to see her get married on the show in Vegas. We'll fix up the chapel, lots of neon, and we'll be real classy. Pat will even put on an Elvis suit!