HIGH ROLLERS [SYN]: Pilot

[palmer7]

All right, time to retire Price for a while and go to another favorite game of mine: High Rollers. If you've been following me on the old BigJon's forum, you know how this works:

* Hybrid of the 1978-80 version (three columns with increasing prize jackpots) and the 1987-88 version (sometimes we sneak in a few minigames, love me those minigames).
* Same rules as the original, except if you roll three doubles and you still don't clear a number off the board, you lose.
* Winner of a 2-out-of-3 match goes on to play the Big Numbers for a car worth $50K or more and $50,000 cash in the trunk.

So, who wants to play?

[nelson17]

I'll give it a shot greg

[williamlow31]

I'll try.

[romnserg]

Greg, can I try it or better luck next time?

[palmer7]

Tell you what, Sergio. If we have time for another match, I'll put you in for the second match.

Just need to get some things set up.

[Deleted]

Can I please try in the 2nd episode?

[palmer7]

OK.

[romnserg]

Jan 17, 2019 12:09:54 GMT -5 palmer7 said:

Tell you what, Sergio. If we have time for another match, I'll put you in for the second match.

Just need to get some things set up.

OK. Word of honor.

[palmer7]

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[OPENING THEME]
(cheers and applause)

Dean Goss: (VO) And now, a game of high stakes! Where every decision is a gamble, and every move could be your last!

(cheers and applause)

And here's the man with all the action.... GREG PALMER!

(wild cheers and applause, as I walk to the dice table with the dice)

Greg: Thank you. Thank you very much, Dean Goss. Welcome, everyone, to High Rollers. It's good to be back in these familiar, and yet unpredictable surroundings. Skill, strategy, sabotage, and these unpredictable dice are the elements we have for you this morning/evening/afternoon as our contestants compete for prizes worth over $84,000 that we're about to put on this board. (cheers and applause) And if you think that's something, that's only the beginning! That's only the first game. The winner of the match will get to play the Big Numbers for $50,000 in cash and a brand-new car! (cheers and applause continue) It could happen to one of these lucky people. Let's meet them, shall we?


First off, on the left side, we have Nels Snelrud, from Minneapolis, Minnesota. (cheers and applause) He's a cashier at a Target, and he's also a bowler. What bowling tips can you give our studio audience?

[nelson17]

Dont throw it in the gutter

[palmer7]

(audience laughs) Ha ha ha, good advice. Now, what would you do with $50,000 and a car, Nels?

[nelson17]

I'll probably give my mom the car and bank the 50k

[palmer7]

Well, that's awfully nice of you. Good luck to you.

And next, we have all the way from Singapore, William Low. (audience cheers) An aviation management student. Now, what are you hoping to do with that when you graduate?

[williamlow31]

After I graduate, it's compulsory for Singaporean men to serve national service which is basically serving in the army. So I'll do that for 2 years. After that, don't know.

[palmer7]

Well, why not stay in the Air Force? Maybe you can become the next Eisenhower or something. (audience cheers) Aim high, William! So, what would you do if you won $50,000 American and a car?

[williamlow31]

I have a Malaysian driver's licence so I need to get a Singapore driver's licence. As for the money, no idea.

[palmer7]

All right. Good luck to you today. Let's make these contestants feel welcome with a nice round of applause! (audience cheers) Now, for the real reason you're here, the prizes! Each column is going to have a combination of prizes and mini-games, a maximum of five in each. That means each game is worth a lot.


Dean Goss, what do you have for us in Column 1?

["De Medio Lao"]

Dean: It starts off with this set of luggage! From Samsonite, this three-piece set is made of strong, lightweight 100% polycarbonate material takes on travel without breaking a sweat. TSA-approved locks let the good guys in while keeping the bad guys out. Furnished by Samsonite.


And you can pack your bags, because you're going to Acapulco, Mexico!

You and a guest will fly round-trip Economy from Los Angeles to Acapulco, Mexico, where you'll spend 7 nights in a Junior Suite at the Pierre Mundo Imperial, a cozy, intimate retreat in Acapulco’s upscale Diamante district. Relax in classically elegant rooms and suites appointed in a tropical Mexican-style décor and boasting views of lush tropical gardens, pools, fountains or the Pacific Ocean. Lounge by any of three beautiful pools or stroll to Playa Revolcadero, one of the top beaches in the area. At every moment, Pierre Mundo Imperial offers endless opportunities for adventure, relaxation or rediscovering how special family time can be. The Pierre Mundo Imperial.

Plus, we're also including a one-hour swim with dolphins and a nighttime dinner and cliff show! That makes the total value of this column $5,282!





(cheers and applause)


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[$5282]



Column 1:
[LUGGAGE/MEXICO]


Greg: Nice trip and luggage. Now, for Column #2.

["Covered Bridges"]

Dean: If you want a European bedroom that looks modern, then this king-size set is a sophisticated match for your taste. Every single piece is created in Italy. The bed has an optional storage compartment. The 8-drawer dresser and 2-drawer nightstands share the same elegant attributes which is obvious by the mere sight of its long metallic handles. The set includes a King Platform Storage Bed, Nightstand, Double Dresser, and Luxury Mirror. Furnished by 1 Stop Bedrooms.

And for your sleeping pleasure, this mattress. The INTELLIbed Midnight is the best bed in the luxury collection. The bed is made with two layers of Firm and Soft Gel Matrix to give you even more dynamic responsiveness. This mattress features copper-infused latex, which provides superior comfort and exceptional support. Additionally, the copper-infused latex is naturally cooler than memory foam, and is resistant to bacteria growth. The Quantum EdgeTM provides the best motion control and a consistent feel throughout the entire mattress. Delivery and setup are included, furnished by INTELLIbed.

That gives Column 2 a value of $16,162!


(cheers and applause)


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[$5282] [$16162]



Column 1:
[LUGGAGE/MEXICO]

Column 2:
[BEDROOM SET]


Greg: And finally, I do believe we have something special in Column #3. Listen.

(High Rollers minigame cue)

Dean: It's Smilin' Wink's Car Lot! Where with one roll of the die, you could win one of five beautiful new cars, or you could end up winning this 1976 Chevrolet Vega!

The Chevrolet Vega is a car synonymous with engineering, reliability, safety, and propensity to rust. That's why Heatter-Quigley gave so many away! Nobody was buying them! This restored notchback has a 140CID 2.3L Inline 4 Cylinder Motor, manual transmission, and 18,654 miles! Furnished by Worldwide Vintage Autos.

That gives Column 3 the potential value of $62,825; which gives the entire board a potential value of $84,269!


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[$5282] [$16162] [$62825]



Column 1:
[LUGGAGE/MEXICO]

Column 2:
[BEDROOM SET]

Column 3:
[CAR LOT]


(cheers and applause)

Greg: Very good. We have our prizes, now let's add in our numbers. My guess for the Hot Column: #2.

(drum solo '87)


[8]     [4]     [6]
[1]     [9]     [3]
[2]     [5]     [7]

[$5282] [$16162] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


Ah, Column 1. Roll of an 11 will clear out that column and get you the luggage and the trip to Mexico worth over $5,000. Provided you win the game, of course. Here's the first question, good luck:

Gross, disgusting, or ewwwww.... What do we call a dozen dozen?

(buzzcode from 1-100 and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 17)

*William buzzes in (12)*

William?
William: A gross

That's right! You get control. (I put the dice down and give them to William, who rolls)

(contestant rolls the dice)

A seven! How do you want to take that off? (audience shouts suggestions)


[8]     [4]     [6]
[1]     [9]     [3]
[2]     [5]     [7]

[$5282] [$16162] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


[williamlow31]

The 3 and the 4

[palmer7]

3 and 4.

(Board is updated)


[8]     [ ]     [6]
[1]     [9]     [ ]
[2]     [5]     [7]

[$5282] [$16162] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][ ][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]



Still not opening any columns up, the only bad roll now is a four. Next question.

Now, you all remember Flo Rida's song about Shawty. "She hit the floor (she hit the floor)/Next thing you know", what did Shawty get? High, low, or a concussion?

(audience chuckles)
(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 49)

*Nels buzzes in (45)*
Nels?
Nels: low?

That's right. Shawty got "low low low low low low low low". You've got control. (audience cheers)

Now, Nels, the only bad roll is a 4, and you don't have any Insurance Markers. Do you want to roll or pass? (audience shouts suggestions)

[nelson17]

I'll play

[palmer7]

He's going to roll. Avoid that four, Nels! 


(Nels rolls the dice)

That's a three, good roll. And there's only one way to take that off, we'll remove the two and the one.

(Board is updated)



[8]     [ ]     [6]
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[ ]     [5]     [7]

[$5282] [$16162] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][5][6][7][8][9][  ][11][12]



That opens up Column 1 with the roll of an 8.


True or false: Tarantulas transform their prey into a liquid smoothie and drink it with their straw-like mouth.

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 94)

*William buzzes in (86)*
William?
William: True?
Yes. That is true, believe it or not. You're right. (audience cheers)



[8]     [ ]     [6]
[ ]     [9]     [ ]
[ ]     [5]     [7]

[$5282] [$16162] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][5][6][7][8][9][  ][11][12]



Now, William, the bad rolls are 2, 3, 4, and 10. On the other hand, a roll of an 8 would get you the luggage and the trip should you win the game. Do you want to roll or pass? (audience shouts suggestions)

[williamlow31]

The odds are in my favor. I'll roll Greg.

[palmer7]

(audience cheers this) You've got guts, I'll say that. Roll the dice! How about an 8?


(contestant rolls the dice)

A nine! Good roll! Let's take that off the board.

(Board is updated)


[8]     [ ]     [6]
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[ ]     [5]     [7]

[$5282] [$16162] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][5][6][7][8][ ][  ][11][12]


That opens up the second column, a roll of 5 would get you the bedroom set worth over $16,000.


Players.... We all know that George Washington was the first President of the United States. Who was the first Vice President? Was it... John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, or Alexander Hamilton?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 69)

*Nels buzzes in (55)*
Nels?
Nels: john Adams

Yes. You've got control, Nels. (audience cheers)



[8]     [ ]     [6]
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[ ]     [5]     [7]

[$5282] [$16162] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][5][6][7][8][ ][  ][11][12]



2, 3, 4, 9, and 10 are the bad rolls. A 5, 11, or 12 can clear Column 2, while an 8 clears Column 1. What's your pleasure? (audience shouts suggestions)

[nelson17]

Pass

[palmer7]

He's passing. (Nels hands the dice over to William)

William, if you roll a 5, 8, 11, or 12, you'll clear a column. Roll! (William rolls the dice)

A 5! (audience cheers) That's a good roll, let's take that off Column 2!


(Board is updated)



[8]     [ ]     [6]
[ ]     [ ]     [ ]
[ ]     [ ]     [7]

[$5282] <$16162> [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][ ][6][7][8][ ][  ][  ][  ]



[NELS]          [WILLIAM]

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               [BEDROOM SET]



William, you've just cleared Column 2, meaning that if you won this game, you'd have the bedroom set and the mattress worth over $16,000. You've also eliminated a number of good rolls. Back with this.

Papa, Mama, Sister, Brother are the original names of whom? Mike Pence's family, The Berenstain Bears, or Sly & The Family Stone?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 74)
*Nels buzzes in (60)*

Nels?
Nels: Berenstain bears
Right again. (audience cheers)

Good rolls are 6, 7, and 8. You don't have any prizes, and none of you have Insurance Markers. What will you do? (audience shouts suggestions)