Crag: The Numbers Game (Syn., Episode 10)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Not much love of late for the outer dice. We're hanging on to the 3 and rerolling the 1s.

(freeze sfx) (rolling sfx)

And there they go.

(ding)

There's a 6!

(ding) (scattered groans)

And there's a 2.


After Round 8:
MARC
JONATHAN

Dice total 11 -- and that how much Marc leads by. Unless Marc rolls a Crag, this is the next to last round of the first game. Here it comes.

Single digit question: How many hippos are there in a standard game of Hungry Hungry Hippos?
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(Jonathan buzzes in)

Jonathan just beats Marc to the buzzer and says...

[jmdarrall]

4 (A, D, A)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Jonathan says there are 4 hippos in Hungry Hungry Hippos. Is he right?


(ding; audience applause) (rolling sfx)

That's it -- and the dice are already rolling for you, Jonathan. Stop when you're ready.

(ding)

Stop on a 6.

(ding)

There's a 3. A 4 gets you 13.

(ding) (scattered groans)

And déjà vu all over again. The 6-3-2 combination is how the last round ended.

Jonathan, if you stop here, the score will be tied and Round 10 will consist only of a tie-breaker question. As before, you may freeze as many as two dice, reroll the rest and try to take the lead.

What do you want to do?

[jmdarrall]

Freeze the 6, please. (C, F)

[dougmorrisontheair]

He doesn't want the tie and wants to try for the lead. Let's freeze that 6 first.

(freeze sfx) (rolling sfx)

Other dice reroll. Let's see what happens.

(ding)

Got a 2.

(ding) (audience cheers)

And a 5 completes a non-Crag 13. We'll double that for 26.

(tones sound)

And there's the signal confirming we've reached our tenth and final round of this first game of the match. Here's the sitch.

Jonathan, if you win this question, you'll win the game automatically. Marc, you must win this question *and* score 15 points to tie -- or roll any combination worth more than 15 for the win.

Last round of the game starts with this.

Missing digit question: I'll show you the number of calories in a pint of hippopotamus milk -- and you tell me the missing digit.

(ding)

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(Marc buzzes in)

Marc, to stay in the game, your answer, please.

[marc412]

6 (D, A, B)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Marc says there are 1600 calories in a pint of hippopotamus milk. If he says right, he'll get two rolls of the dice to win the game. If not, the game and the $2500 belong to Jonathan.

Are there 1600 calories in a pint of hippopotamus milk?

(ding; audience applause)

Yes. Now to the dice. Marc, if you get a roll worth more than 15 points, you'll win the game. If not, you'll have a chance to reroll. Let's get the dice rolling.


(rolling sfx)

When you're ready, Marc, stop them one at a time with your buzzer.

(ding)

Starting with a 6.

(ding) (scattered cheers)

There's a 1!

(ding) (audience groans)

And another 1 on the end. Obviously, that's not enough to win -- so, Marc, please tell me which numbers you'd like to freeze, if any.

[marc412]

Just the 6. (E, A)

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right, we'll freeze the 6.

(freeze sfx)  (rolling sfx)

Others reroll. Last stops of the game. Who's going to win.

(ding) (scattered cheers)

There's a 4.

(ding) (loud groans from the crowd)

Ohh, it's a 1 for a total of 11. That's not enough. Jonathan wins the game.

(dings; audience applause)

Wow -- what a game. Jonathan, our congratulations and $2500 are headed your way. Marc, you pick up $500 for the consolation prize.

But this match isn't over until someone reaches $5000. I still have ten crisp new $100 bills ready to give to the first player in the match to roll a Crag. Find out if we get a Crag in our next game -- after this.

(WGYN theme plays; audience applauds)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(parting gifts cue plays)

Doug: (in pre-recorded audio) Our contestants will receive some of the following.

Elmer's School Glue -- easily washes out in soap and water. Real glue, easy to use and safe for children.

Washington Forge Mardi Gras flatware service for 12. Light and bright, adds colorful cheer to any table setting. Contemporary colors, dishwasher safe, from Washington Forge.

Sassoon D. Shampoo and conditioner for dandruff flakes. No one will know you're using it. They'll only know when you're not. From Vidal Sassoon.

Six pair of Mother Goose Shoes, that carry the Parents and Good Housekeeping magazine seals. Mother Goose Shoes are a great value in wear and comfort.

Glad Sandwich Bags. The wide, double-lock green seal closes securely for complete protection, yet it’s always easy to open and close. Locks in the fresh, locks out the stale. Don't get mad, get Glad.

And a member of our studio audience will receive the TI-5130 Printer Display Desktop Calculator from Texas Instruments. Anything you do with numbers, Texas Instruments can help you do better.

(audience cheers)

Couple of more things. First, Marc, Jonathan and every contestant who plays Crag takes home Crag.

That's right -- Crag: The Home Game -- available wherever fine and fun games are sold. *And* -- an exciting announcement for you two plus Matt. Any contestant who wins five matches in a row retires undefeated (reaches into pocket; pulls out car key) and gets to drive out of here in a new car!

(audience cheers)

Even though Matt's wins haven't been consecutive, we'll treat them as such when he returns and if he wins the next match on our next show. We'll tell you about the car someone could win on Monday. But right now, let's start Game 2.

Jonathan leading in the money score $2500 to $500. Remember, it takes $5000 to win the match, play the Super Crag and play against Matt on the next show.

Game 2 starts now. It's worth $2500 to the victor and $500 to the runner-up. I still $1000 to pay out to the first player to come up with a combination of 13 with a pair of a particular number therein.

(ding)

And we're starting the second game of the match with a single digit question on college sports -- and it goes something -- like this.

Single digit question: As of today, the Southeastern Conference includes athletic teams from 12 different institutions of higher learning. How many of these universities include the word "Tiger" in their team names?
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(Jonathan buzzes in)

Jonathan?

[jmdarrall]

2.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(scattered applause)

Jonathan says 2 and some in the crowd like that answer. Is he right? (buzz) (scattered groans) No. Sorry.

Marc, chance to steal.

(ding)

Again the question. As of today, the Southeastern Conference includes athletic teams from 12 different institutions of higher learning. Marc, do 1, 3 or 4 universities in the conference include the word "Tiger" in their team names?

(and please go ahead and respond with stopper letters in addition to your answer)

[marc412]

Three (D, E, B)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(scattered applause)

They like that answer -- though they applaud for anything. (scattered laughter) Is Marc right with 3?

(ding; audience applause)

Yes. Those 3 teams are the Auburn University Tigers, the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers and the newest entry -- University of Missouri Tigers. (shrugs) Mizzou in the SEC -- I'm trying to get used to that myself.

(rolling sfx)

In any event, Marc, first crack at the Crag dice is yours. Let's see what happens.

(ding)

Starting with a 1.

(ding)

There's another 1.

(ding) (scattered groans)

And a 5 on the end. Well, Marc, I have to ask this. Want 7 points or another try?

[marc412]

Keep the five, roll the 1s. (A, A)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Rerolling the snake eyes. Very well.

(freeze sfx)  (rolling sfx)

The 5 stays put -- as Marc tries for higher numbers.

(ding)   (scattered cheers)

There's a 5!

 
(ding) (loud groans from the crowd)

And there's a 2. Close to a Crag.  Wow.



After Round 1:
MARC
JONATHAN

Marc gets a dozen out of that. Jonathan's wiping the sweat off his brow -- as we start Round 2 with a question concerning a part of Americana.

Missing digit question: I'll show you the weight of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the nearest pound -- and you tell me the missing digit.

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(Note from Doug: Obviously a tie for distance. Rules say the player who PM me sooner takes the edge -- and it's Marc -- so...)

(Marc buzzes in)

Marc?

[marc412]

Weighs just over a ton, so 2.

(D, B, F)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Marc says the Liberty Bell weighs in at 2080 pounds. Is he right?

(ding; audience applause)


Yes. Good job. Marc, you came dangerously close to getting that Crag in Round 1...

(rolling sfx)

...let's see what happens here.

(ding)

Starting with a 6.

(ding)

Got a 5.

(ding) (scattered groans)

And got a 3 on the end. One point over that magic 13. Marc, do you want 14 points or another roll?

[marc412]

Only way I can trade down is with a 1, so let's reroll the three. (F)

[dougmorrisontheair]

He's keeping the 6 and 5 -- and assuring himself of doubling up his point total. Let's freeze 'em...

(freeze sfx) (rolling sfx)

...and the last screen's ready for you to stop.

(ding) (scattered cheers)

Stop on a 5 for a sweet 16 points.

Marc leads in this game 28 to nothing. Jonathan, however, leads in the all important money score. Round 3 starting now -- with this query.

Missing digit question: I'll show you the weight of the world's largest bell to the nearest ton. You tell me the missing digit.

(ding)

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(Marc buzzes in)

Marc again.

[marc412]

2? (E, D, C)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Marc's guessing 2 belongs in the hundreds place in the weight. Does the world's largest bell weigh 216 tons?

(ding; audience applause)

Yes. It's the Tsar Bell in Moscow. By the way, that's two straight bell questions. I need to find the ding-a-ling responsible for this.

(scattered laughter and groans)

(rolling sfx)

Marc, chance to pad your lead comes now.

(ding)

There's a 3.

(ding)

There's a 1. A 2 or 5 gets you 20.

(ding) (scattered groans)

But it's a 3 on the end instead. Marc, should we add 7 points to your podium -- or let you have another try at the dice?

[marc412]

Keep the 1 and the second 3, and reroll the first. (C)

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right, fellers, you heard the man. Reroll that first screen and freeze the others, please.

(freeze sfx) (rolling sfx)

Stop on a 5 or a 2 and you'll collect 20.

(ding) (scattered groans)

Overshot the odd straight by 1. The 6 with the 1 and 3 give you 10 points.

Marc pads his lead -- 38 to nil over Jonathan. Round 4 question's about music.

Missing digit question: The title of a hit song about a coal miner's life refers to a certain weight. I'll show you that weight in tons -- and you tell me the missing digit.

(ding)

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(Jonathan buzzes in)

Jonathan?

[jmdarrall]

6, for "Sixteen Tons."

(C, D, F)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(scattered applause)

Jonathan says the missing digit is 6. Some in the crowd agree. Are we indeed talking "Sixteen Tons"?

(ding; audience applause)

Yes. By the way, that's three straight weight questions. Really?

(scattered laughter)

(rolling sfx)

Jonathan, you're going to get on the scoreboard. Question is -- how many points? Let's find out. Stop those dice when you're ready.

(ding)

Starting with a 5.

(ding) (scattered cheers)

There's a 3!

(ding) (loud groans from the crowd)

And a 4 completes yet another close call for a Crag -- or a non-Crag 13, depending on how you view things.

Jonathan, you're down 38 points and we're in Round 4. I have to ask -- want these 12 points or another try?

[jmdarrall]

Another try. Freeze the 5 and 4, reroll the 3 (A).

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right, if you turn that 3 into a 6, you'll have a high straight. If that 3 becomes a 4, you complete a Crag. Let's freeze the outer dice.

(freeze sfx)   (rolling sfx)

And stop that screen when you're feeling lucky.

(ding) (audience cheers)

It's a 6. You get 20 points.


After Round 4:
MARC
JONATHAN

Marc still with 38. Jonathan now on the board with 20. No questions about weight or bells for the rest of the game -- I hope. But as we start Round 5, we're filling in the blank once again.

(MG '7x stinger) (scattered cheers)

This time we have a question about anime.

We're going to show you the title of an anime television series. When Earl slides it, tell me if the Roman numeral I, II, III, IV, V or VI correctly completes the title. OK, Earl, slide it.

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(Jonathan buzzes in)

Jonathan?

[jmdarrall]

Total guess. IV.

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[dougmorrisontheair]

Jonathan guesses IV. Does that correctly complete the title? (buzz) Sorry, not right. Marc, chance to steal.


(ding)

Again this is the title of an anime television series. Marc, does II, III or V correctly fill in the blank?