The Joker's Wild (SYN) Episode 1 (Game 1)

[larsonfan1]

As promised, here are the sign-ups for the first episode. If you need a run down/refresher on my version, here you go.

I'm only looking for one challenger because George expressed interest in the post over on the announcement page, so he'll get a spot. So we need George to sign in/check in here and a challenger.  

[koopakid17]

I'll play as well.

[bighornbattle]

Count me in. Good luck with you Kevin.

[larsonfan1]

Since we don't have a returning champion, I've used random.org to determine which spots you both will play from. It chose to have Kevin in the challenger seat and George in the champion seat. With that said, let's get the show on the road!

(Also, all deadlines are 48 hours!) 

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*TJW Theme Begins*

Jim Thornton: From Hollywood, here's the game where knowledge is king and lady luck is queen. It's...



Jim: The Joker's Wild! And now, here's the host of the show, Michael Koontz!

*cheers and applause, the camera cuts to me already standing behind the host podium*

Thank you Jim! Hello everyone! Welcome to the Joker's Wild. We'll talk some more in just a few moments but right now, I'll turn it back to our announcer Jim to introduce our contestants. Jim?

*TJW Contestant Entrance Cue*

Jim: Our first contestant is an accountant from New York, please welcome Kevin Kolsen! And our second contestant is a mahjong player from South Carolina, please welcome George Cluster!

*cheers and applause*

I welcome both of you to our show! Before we being our game, let's get to know our players a little more, and I'll start with Kevin, tell us a little more about yourself. 

[koopakid17]

I'm Kevin Kolsen, and I'm an accountant from Long Island, New York. When I'm not doing taxes, I'm reading, writing or at the gym.

[larsonfan1]

I wish you luck here today, in our game Kevin. Our second contestant is George Cluster. George, tell us a little more about yourself.

[bighornbattle]

Well, I am a huge news music opening themes kind of person. I enjoy listening to them while I do Mahjong. When I am not doing those 2 things, I enjoy singing, do word searches, playing games, and watch game shows. I don't have a top 10 favorite game shows at the moment but I will say Joker's Wild is in my top 10 for sure. I am coming to you from Spartanburg, SC. My local affiliates are WSPA, WYFF, WHNS, and WLOS. I also can try to remember every market's top 4 affiliates by city.

[larsonfan1]

Well we're glad that Joker is in that top 10 and I'm sure those affiliates are appreciative of the shout-outs. I want to wish you luck today, like I did with Kevin. With the interviews out of the way, we can get ready to play. Before we do that, I will explain the rules of our show. On this new version of The Joker's Wild we'll play a best two out of three match. The first of you to reach $1,000 will win this first round and the person who wins two rounds will go on to face the devil in the bonus round. 

Now I'm going to step aside and show you guys the categories that'll be in play for our show today. 

*TJW Categories Cue*

1940's

SCIENCE

FAMOUS WOMEN

GEOGRAPHY

FOOD AND DRINK

As you both know that after you spin you'll select a category and dollar amount. A single category is worth $100, a double/pair is worth $200 and a triple is worth $400. There are also some jokers on the reels as well and they're wild, meaning that you may make them any category that you wish. If, at any time, three jokers show up, that player gets a chance to win the game right then and there by correctly answering one question.

*ding* 

[	*KEVIN*	]	[	GEORGE	]
[	$  00	]	[	$  00	]
[	ROUNDS WON: 0	]	[	ROUNDS WON: 0	]

With all of the rules out of the way, we can finally play. We have the person seated in the challenger seat start round one and random.org chose that to be Kevin. Whenever you're ready Kevin, pull the lever and give our reels a spin.

[koopakid17]

*pulls handle*

[larsonfan1]

*reels spin*

[SCIENCE] | [SCIENCE] | [FAMOUS WOMEN]

Science, Science... Famous Women. You almost had a natural triple with the first spin of this series! Which, I forgot to mention, when that happens we stop the show for a few seconds and give you a nice prize for doing that. Anyway, Kevin, you have the choice here.

[koopakid17]

Science for $200, please.

[larsonfan1]

Science it is...

$200

[SCIENCE] | [SCIENCE] | [FAMOUS WOMEN]

Kevin, for $200...

The periodic table of elements has 118 elements listed on it. Out of all of the metallic elements on the table, which one is the lightest?

[koopakid17]

Lithium.

[larsonfan1]

Lithium is correct!

*applause, ding*

[	KEVIN	]	[	*GEORGE*	]
[	$ 200	]	[	$  00	]
[	ROUNDS WON: 0	]	[	ROUNDS WON: 0	]

Kevin's on the board with $200. George, it's your turn. Give the lever a pull. 

[bighornbattle]

*pulls lever* Come on Jokers or a natural triple please.

[larsonfan1]

*reels spin*

[FOOD & DRINK] | [JOKER] | [JOKER]

Food and Drink... Joker... Joker!

What would you like to do, George? 

[bighornbattle]

Food and Drink for $400.

[larsonfan1]

$400

[FOOD & DRINK] | [JOKER] | [JOKER]

Going for the triple with the jokers. For $400 and the lead, George...

The roots of the cassava plant are used to make what food item that can sometimes be found in puddings?

[bighornbattle]

Cassava.

[larsonfan1]

I'm sorry, that is incorrect. Kevin, you get a chance to answer and to add that $400 to your total.

[koopakid17]

Vanilla.

[larsonfan1]

That's not a bad guess either, but it's also incorrect. We were looking for TAPIOCA. So does this mean that I get the $400?

*buzzer, audience laughter*

Oh well, worth a shot. Anyway, Kevin it's now your spin.

[	*KEVIN*	]	[	GEORGE	]
[	$ 200	]	[	$  00	]
[	ROUNDS WON: 0	]	[	ROUNDS WON: 0	]

[koopakid17]

*pulls handle*

[larsonfan1]

*reels spin*

[FOOD & DRINK] | [JOKER] | [FAMOUS WOMEN]

Food and Drink... Joker... Famous Women. What would you like to do, Kevin?

[koopakid17]

I’ll carefully answer by saying Food & Drink for $200.

[larsonfan1]

$200

[FOOD & DRINK] | [JOKER] | [FAMOUS WOMEN]

Food and Drink for $200. Kevin...

What name is the American fast food chain Burger King known as in Australia?

[koopakid17]

Hungry Jack's

[larsonfan1]

Hungry Jack's is right!

*applause, ding*

[	KEVIN	]	[	*GEORGE*	]
[	$ 400	]	[	$  00	]
[	ROUNDS WON: 0	]	[	ROUNDS WON: 0	]

You've now doubled your score to $400. George, over to you for your spin. 

[bighornbattle]

*pulls the lever*

[larsonfan1]

*reels spin*

[1940s] | [JOKER] | [SCIENCE]

!940s... Joker... and Science. What would you like to pick, George?