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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 12, 2015 22:54:58 GMT -5
This could get a vote for most obscure game show revival.  Say When! was a game show from the 1960s where two players take turns picking prizes to reach a target goal. If either player goes over the goal, s/he loses and the other player keeps the prizes won. If one player comes within $250, they have the option to freeze by saying "Say When". This forces the other player to keep picking until the s/he goes over the freeze total or surpasses the goal. The game is played best two out of three. The only thing I'm changing is the $250-window. With inflation in mind, I'm bumping it to $1,000. I'm also highly considering adding a bonus round for the champion. I need two players. Who wants to try this out? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 1:28:35 GMT -5
I will
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 13, 2015 10:32:01 GMT -5
Eh.. Good. I'll try.
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 13, 2015 13:04:04 GMT -5
Okay, then. I'll have the game ready sometime tonight.
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 14, 2015 23:55:09 GMT -5
Bob Hilton: It's time to...
Audience: SAY WHEN!
Bob: With your host, Kevin Kolsen!
Me: Hello! Thank you and welcome to Say When, everybody. We have two players ready to push their luck and their limits to win some fabulous prizes.
[JAMES][$0]
[BILLY][$0]
James and Billy are our two players for today. In a couple of short sentences, please tell us about yourselves.
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 15, 2015 4:21:00 GMT -5
From Alaska, I'm finding a dream job in LA.
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 15, 2015 11:01:11 GMT -5
Okay, thank you, Billy. How about you, James?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2015 13:35:01 GMT -5
I am from South Alabama and I am unemployed
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 15, 2015 14:43:48 GMT -5
Thank you, James. Let's see if we can get you some nice prizes.
Here's how the game works. You two are going to pick prizes and come as close as you can to our target without going over. We play this in a best of three match and the winner will play our bonus round for perhaps even more. Why don't we see what our first target is...
*ding*
[$4,000]
It's $4,000. Now, if you come within $1,000 of the target, then on your next turn, you could tell me "Say when!" instead of picking a prize. At that point you will freeze with your current bank an your opponent will have to beat your score while trying to avoid going over the goal.
I will ask the two of you to take a look at the first four prizes of the match...
[COUCH][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][LAPTOP]
We have a couch, a wine cooler, an espresso machine and a laptop. Our announcer, Bob Hilton, will tell you about those four prizes right now...
Bob: First, from Design Toscano, this Hawthrone Fainting Couch features an old-style charm for all your comforting needs. It's upholstered by hand in a warm taupe with a solid wood construction and it comes with a throw pillow.
Second, this Golden-Vantage wine cooler includes storage room for up to 32 of your favorite wines. It comes with a digital control to keep your wines reasonably chilled and eight customizable chrome shelves.
Moving on is this Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine. Enjoy economical coffee with the feel of having a barista in your own home. Includes digital temperature control, hot water outlet and impressive steam pressure
And finally, take work and play to the next level with this Dell Inspiron 15 7000! It comes with a 6th gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Windows 10 Home and the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M graphics card.
Once one of those prizes is picked, we'll replace it with a new prize. Keep in mind, there will never be a prize worth more than $4,000 in this game.
We had a coin toss to determine who would pick first and Billy, you won. Pick one of those four prizes.
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 15, 2015 14:46:08 GMT -5
I would like a Couch, please.
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 15, 2015 15:03:49 GMT -5
Going with the couch. That couch is worth...
*ding*
[$1,093][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][LAPTOP]
One thousand and ninety-three dollars! Not a bad start for you.
[JAMES][$0]
[BILLY][$1,093]
Billy, before your first pick, we'll replace that couch with another prize...
[FIREPLACE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][LAPTOP]
Tell us about this fireplace, Bob.
Bob: It's SpectraFire Builder's 39 in. Vent-Free Electric Fireplace insert which promises long, cozy winter nights and will keep you comfortable. It features three wiring options to your liking and a fixed tempered glass front.
James, pick one of those four prizes.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2015 18:58:37 GMT -5
Let's go with the fireplace
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 15, 2015 19:10:40 GMT -5
The fireplace. Let's see how much that is worth...
[$946][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][LAPTOP]
$946. So, you're behind by $147 but for now that may not be a bad thing.
[JAMES][$946]
[BILLY][$1,093]
Billy, you have the next pick. Let's see what the new prize is...
[TIDE (1-100)][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][LAPTOP]
It's a Blank Check for Tide detergent! Bob?
Bob: One box of Tide, good for 68 loads of wash. Save energy and water with Tide, formulated to work with either top or front-loading washing machines. Your Tide is showing.
Me: Let me explain how the Blank Check works. If you pick the Tide detergent, it's a 95-ounce box and you will write the check for anywhere from 1 to 100 boxes. The total will be rounded to the nearest dollar and added to your score. With that in mind, what suits your fancy, Billy?
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 15, 2015 21:36:35 GMT -5
I'll play the bank check with 100 boxes.
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 15, 2015 21:43:58 GMT -5
Going to write the Blank Check already. One box of Tide is worth...
[$12.99][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][LAPTOP]
$12.99 and that means 100 boxes is worth...
[JAMES][$946]
[BILLY][+$1,299]
$1,299, bringing your total to...
[JAMES][$946]
[BILLY][$2,392]
$2,392! You're more than halfway to the goal of $4,000. James, here is the next prize for your consideration...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][LAPTOP]
We have a Tennis Machine. Bob?
Bob: The Lobster Elite Freedom Ball Machine allows you to return tennis serves like a pro. It features a large capacity and serves tennis balls at speeds of up to 70 miles an hour along with 50 degrees of lobbing angles.
Pick your next prize, James.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2015 23:05:22 GMT -5
The Laptop
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 15, 2015 23:31:29 GMT -5
We'll give you the laptop. It's worth...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][$880]
$880 and now you're up to...
[JAMES][$1,826]
[BILLY][$2,392]
$1,826 in prizes. Still a little behind as the focus shifts back to Billy...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][PEPSI (1-250)]
And we have another Blank Check on the board! Bob?
Bob: It's a twelve pack of soda cans from Pepsi, including your choice of variety of all Pepsi products. Refresh your world with Pepsi.
Me: This time, the blank check is anywhere from 1-250 twelve-packs of 12 oz-Pepsi cans. Billy, take your pick.
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 16, 2015 23:31:36 GMT -5
100 Pepsi packs, please.
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 16, 2015 23:32:09 GMT -5
Uh, oh, I think it could be over!
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 17, 2015 13:45:19 GMT -5
You'll get 100 twelve-packs of Pepsi. How much is one?
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][$5.49]
$5.49 for a total of...
[JAMES][$1,826]
[BILLY][+$549]
$549 which puts your score at...
[JAMES][$1,826]
[BILLY][$2,941]
$2,941 in prizes. You're just $59 away from the option to "Say when!" if you desire. For now, let's put another prize on the board.
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][CAR STEREO]
It's a car stereo.
Bob: Enjoy robust sound with this Kenwood car stereo! It includes a 6.2" touch screen, CD and DVD Playback and features built-in Bluetooth, Sirius HD Radio and GPS Navigation system.
Me: Take your pick, James.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2015 14:47:13 GMT -5
I'll take the car stereo
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 17, 2015 21:26:01 GMT -5
That is now your car stereo. It's worth...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][$850]
Eight and a half, bringing you to a total of...
[JAMES][$2,676]
[BILLY][$2,941]
$2,676. James, here is the next prize for your consideration...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][VACUUM]
Listen closely as Bob tells you about this vacuum.
Bob: The Hoover Air Cordless Lift Upright Vacuum has all the cleaning power you need without the hassle of a cord. Also features LithiumLife Battery technology so you can conserve energy and save on your electric bills.
Billy, pick one of the four prizes on the board.
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 18, 2015 0:10:02 GMT -5
Vacuum, please.
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 19, 2015 12:16:45 GMT -5
Billy wants the vacuum and the vacuum is worth...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][$500]
$500, giving you a total of...
[JAMES][$2,676]
[BILLY][$3,441]
$3,441. You're $559 away from $4,000. On your next turn, you can "Say when!" provided that James doesn't overtake you on his next pick. Next prize, please...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][SURFBOARD]
It's a surfboard. Bob?
Bob: Ride the waves with this Album Surfboard! Hand-made in California, Album focuses on high-performance so you can attack any wave that comes your way.
James, what would you like?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2015 14:50:31 GMT -5
The surfboard
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 20, 2015 13:36:21 GMT -5
We'll add that surfboard to your collection. It's worth...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][$1,065]
$1,065, giving you a total of...
[JAMES][$3,741]
[BILLY][$3,441]
$3,741! Billy, of course, this means you do not have the option to take the prizes you currently have. You need to pick something worth $559 or less in order to continue. Let's put another prize on the board...
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][BARBEQUE]
What can you tell us about this barbeque, Bob?
The Weber Genesis S-330 propane gas grill features three burners for a customizable grilling experience and 60,000 BTUs of power. Also comes with a grill cover and stainless steel cooking grates.
Billy, which prize do you want?
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 21, 2015 8:29:07 GMT -5
A barbeque?
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 21, 2015 15:29:36 GMT -5
Going with the barbeque. Again, if it's more than $559, you lose the round and every prize you've accumulated up to this point. What's the price of the barbeque?
[TENNIS MACHINE][WINE COOLER]
[ESPRESSO MACHINE][$1,148]
Oh no! It's $1,148 and...
[JAMES][$3,741]
[BILLY][$4,589]
that's too much in prizes in prizes for you. James wins the first round!
*applause*
Was there a safe prize on the board for you, Billy? Let's see...
[$800][$699]
[$600][$1,148]
No, all four of those prizes would have put you over the limit. James, congratulations on winning the first round. You have the fireplace, the laptop, the car stereo and the surfboard. Win one more round, and you'll have the right to play the bonus round. Billy, you need to win the next two in a row.
We'll be right back with more Say When! after this!
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Post by koopakid17 on Nov 29, 2015 20:04:18 GMT -5
We're going to begin our second round here on Say When! James is one round away from winning, Billy needs this round to force sudden death. Gentlemen, here is your goal for this second round of play...
[$7,500]
This time you're looking to reach $7,500 in prizes. Let's take a look at the first four prizes for this round:
[RANGE][ORGAN]
[CAPZASIN HP (1-100)][COMPACTOR]
There they are and here's Bob to tell us about them.
Bob: First, Whirlpool presents this stainless steel slide-in electric range. It measures 28 7/8 inches across and comes with smooth-top electric burners, a self-cleaning oven and convection mode.
Next is this brand-new Hammond SK1 88, an 88-Key professional digital organ for the musician in you. It's programmed for nine drawbars and it also features a sound generator and an equalizer.
Third, a blank check for Capzasin HP. Use Capzasin HP for backache, strains, sprains along with pain from arthritis. Its deep-penetrating formula sooths all aches and it's odor free.
Finally, the Kenmore 1.4 cubic foot trash compactor has enough capacity to compress you large and bulky trash items with ease. Crush four trash bags into one and cut back on your garbage output.
Me: A word about that Capzasin HP. The Blank Check is for anywhere from 1-100 1.5-ounce tubes. Billy, since you lost the last round, you have the privilege of going first. Which of those four prizes would you like?
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Post by Billy Gardell on Nov 29, 2015 22:18:02 GMT -5
A range, please.
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