Wheel of Fortune (Australian Version)

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I know that I have just begun to host Wheel of Fortune 1980's, but after the current episode wraps up, I will put the next episode of the game on hold for a little bit, and in it's place, I will host another Australian version of Wheel of Fortune. This time, however I will be solely focusing on the "Rob Elliot" years, which were from 1997-2003, with the graphics representing the set update in 1999.

There are various rule changes from the American version, which are explained down below.

Main Game:

• Top Dollar Values are $750, $1,500, $1,500 and then $2,500.
• A free spin appears on the wheel in round one, one the $150, if you land on it, you get a free spin and get to call a letter for the value
• A bonus prize space appears on the wheel during round two, if you land on it, you get to call a letter and if it's in the puzzle, you can claim it and get the dollar amount under it. 
• Point/dollar values are not multiplied by the occurrence of each letter (i.e. a spin worth $240 would remain $240 no matter how many of that letter is in the puzzle)
• Vowels will cost $50
• There is a red mystery letter, which will double the current dollar figure spun up (i.e. a spin worth $100 will become $200 if the red letter is revealed. Also, the red mystery letter may appear in more than one round)
• When you solve a puzzle, you will win a small prize, which will not affect the totals. 
• Points/dollars are carried over, regardless of whether or not you solved a puzzle, however if you haven't solved a puzzle, you can lose everything to a bankrupt.
• The winner of the game is determined by who has the highest total, whether or not you solved a puzzle. (So essentially, you don't technically have to solve to win the game, which will most likely be a rare occurence)
• Some games may have two speed-ups (like during those years, one occurring in round three, the other at the start of round four)
• You get ONE chance to solve the speed-up puzzle.
• Bonus Categories (Clue, True or False, Where Are We, Fill in the Blank) will reward $200 to the player's score, if they provide the correct answer.

Bonus Round:

• Contestants will get two consonants and one vowel, adding an additional consonant for every $2,000 scored by the winning contestant.
• A Golden Prize Wheel will be spun (A Jackpot may be added later, increasing by $100 each day it's not won)
• You get seven guesses to guess the puzzle

Random Notes:

• Many puzzles such as Star/Title, Star/Role and Artist/Song (just some examples) usually leave out the words "in" "as" "by" (You can expect the same to usually happen on my version)

Champions can stay on until they lose.

I hope that everyone who participates has fun with this version, as this version of Wheel has always intrigued me. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.