Hot Dice (Syn., Episode 13)

[billmcdee]

I will roll again Doug.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Bill rolls)

(doubles cue; audience cheers)

Now that double counts -- and triggers a double decision. Bill, would you like to play this roll normally -- and have us add $600 to the pot -- *or*...

... would you like to take a chance on the double decision board?

If you go for it, we see what's hiding in the double 3 screen. That screen could hide thousands of dollars, a surprise or a dud. And that dud could come in the form of a bust -- which means the $800 go down the drain and you're back to being $200 behind Michael.

What's your double decision?

[billmcdee]

My gut tells me to take the $600 for a total of $1,400 and stop, and that is what I will do here Doug.

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right. You may do that. A total of $1400 is headed for your bank.

(ding)

With that, you're leading 3200 to Michael's 2000. Now after every activation of the double decision board, we reshuffle it. Before we do, we are permitted to take a peek and see what you declined in that double 3 screen. So -- what was waiting for Bill if he took the chance?

(ding) (audience groans)

Oh -- wow. $3000. Well -- let's reshuffle.

(amounts are shuffled on the double decision board; after shuffling stops, the amounts are covered immediately with the doubles)

Well that does prove anything can still happen. Michael, if you win this question and roll a double outside of the free roll, $3000 could be yours. We're getting close to the end of this game. Let's see who wins this Round 5 question.

"Malfeasance", "Malice" or "Murder". Which word completes the title of this mystery novel by Sue Grafton? "M is for..."
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66 Jill Manas Fan
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(Michael buzzes in)

Michael -- which also starts with M -- tells us the answer is...

[Deleted]

Malice

[dougmorrisontheair]

In Sue Grafton's alphabet, M is indeed for "Malice". (audience applause) All right, Michael, chance to take the lead back.

(Michael rolls)

(scattered cheers)

And that helps -- a 9. Bank now and you'll only be $300 shy of the lead. But a safe roll would likely give you the lead.

What'cha think?

(audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

I want the lead!  I'll roll again.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Michael rolls)

(scattered cheers; a few woahs)

Safe roll. Close to a bust -- but safe. You're up to $1500. Bank or roll?

(audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

I'll say your favorite words, Doug:  I'll roll one more time!

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Michael rolls)

(doubles cue; audience cheers)

Ah ha. Your first double decision of the match, Michael. Would you like for us to add $400 to the pot...

...or do you want to take a chance with the double 2 screen on the board?

[Deleted]

I'll go for the screen.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(scattered cheers)

Goes for it. Instead of $400, what happens?

(ding) (scattered groans)

We add $100 to the pot instead. Durn. At least it's not a bust and the round keeps going as we reshuffle the board.

(amounts are shuffled on the double decision board; after shuffling stops, the amounts are covered immediately with the doubles)

And with that, Michael, you're up to $1600. Was that really one more?

(audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

It was...but now it isn't.  I'll roll again.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Michael rolls)

(bust cue; audience groans)

Oh no! Another bust. Sorry about that.

Bill maintains a $1200 lead. Unless Michael wins this question and banks exactly $1200, the catch-up round follows. Round 6 question coming.

When Shirley Temple grew up, went through a divorce and later married her second husband, did her last name become Black, Green or White?
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41 Jill Manas Fan
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(Bill buzzes in)

Bill?

[billmcdee]

That would be Black, Doug.

[dougmorrisontheair]

That's it. (audience applause) Dice are hot again for you, Bill. Please take that free roll.


(Bill rolls)

Okay, double 3 -- but no double decision on the free roll. So we start you off with $600.

Bill, if you busted in this round, Michael would have to make up $1200 with one roll of the dice. Whether or not you bust in this round, Michael's going to have to roll a double in the catch-up round.

So -- want to bank $600 -- or risk the money and roll again?

(audience shouts suggestions)

[billmcdee]

This time I am content to take the $600 and have Michael try to catch up to me Doug.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(scattered groans)

They wanted you to go for more. But you're banking the six bills.

(ding) (tones sound)

And there's the signal indicating it's catch-up time. Michael, since you're trailing, you'll roll first. Bill, if necessary, you'll roll.

Unless a player finds extra or free rolls on the double decision board, each player only gets one roll of the dice.

There's no pot in play -- and a 7 is still a bust roll. You're not going to lose anything -- but you won't gain anything either by rolling a 7. The double decision board is still active -- and we need to reshuffle it.


(amounts are shuffled on the double decision board; after shuffling stops, the amounts are covered immediately with the doubles)

At least two of those screens have an extra roll each attached to the money. There's also a screen that doubles everything in your bank. But there are also paltry payoffs up there.

Michael, basic math tells you you'll need to roll a double -- and have that double keep you in business. Anything other than a double means Bill wins Game 1.

When you're ready -- please take your free roll.

(Michael, number from 1-100 please.)

[Deleted]

As I used to say on Net Poker, let's get the Jill Manas number.

(audience laughter)

*rolls the dice* (65)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Michael rolls)

(audience groans)

Got Patricia Kara's 9 instead. Bill wins Game 1.

(dings; audience applause)

Congratulations, Bill. You just won your first game in the match and a gold coin. You'll need two gold coins to win the match. Michael needs to win the next two games to become the champion.

We'll take a break and set up for Game 2. We'll start that game -- when you return to the dice table.

(commercial cue plays; audience applauds)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Doug: (in pre-recorded audio) Any contestant who wins five matches in a row drives home in a new car.

(audience cheers)

It could be this Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet. Luxury for any season, it comes with a 5.5-liter V8 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, a UVS sunshade and an awesome sound system. An amazing prize worth $74,500.

(audience cheers)

(MG-HSH theme plays)

And our contestants will receive some of the following.

From Hawaiian Tropic, an attractive beach mat and natural tanning lotions and oils. Hawaiian Tropic, the tan of the islands.

Foster Grant designer sunglasses to make the world look a little different to you, and vice versa. You've done it again, Foster Grant.

The Paper-Mate Metal Roller pen doesn't smudge or smear like the leading roller-ball pen. The Paper-Mate Metal Roller, available in fine or micro-fine.

Farm-fresh, great-tasting Mr. Turkey brand turkey franks, luncheon meats, and turkey breast. Delicious, low-calorie meats from Mr. Turkey. From Bil-Mar Brands.

And a member of our studio audience will receive a jewelry treasure and chest -- including necklaces, earrings, rings and everything to add a special sparkle and glow wherever you go. Furnished by Celebrity Jewelry.



(audience cheers)

And of course, each of our on-stage contestants receive our Hot Dice home game. All the fun and risk-taking excitement of Hot Dice can be enjoyed at your next get-together.

Bill, Michael, we're about to start Game 2. The money you banked earlier is still yours to keep. However...

(ding)

...with a new game, we start you off with fresh banks to build on -- and here's your Round 1 question.

George Washington, Richard Nixon or Abraham Lincoln. What honest president is depicted on the front of a five-dollar bill?
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(Michael buzzes in)

Michael?

[Deleted]

Abraham Lincoln

[dougmorrisontheair]

Lincoln's right. (audience applause) Michael, you need this game to stay in business. Please take your free roll.


(Michael rolls)

(audience cheers)

Great start. A 10 for $1000. Next double, as you know, triggers a double decision. Choice right now is to bank the grand or roll again?

(audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

I'll roll again.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Michael rolls)

(scattered cheers; a few woahs)

Close to a bust -- but 8 is safe. Up to $1800. Bank 'em or roll 'em?

(audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

Roll 'em again!

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Michael rolls)

(bust cue; audience groans)

Oooh! Third roll gotcha, Michael. Sorry.


Round 2:
billmcdee
Jill Manas Fan

No score as we start Round 2. Here's your question.

One quarter, one half or three quarters. What fraction of men visit a hardware store or home improvement center every weekend?
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11 Jill Manas Fan
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(Bill buzzes in)

Bill?

[billmcdee]

Total guess here, I'll say one half.

[dougmorrisontheair]

It's a good guess. You're right. (audience applause) First free roll for you in Game 2, Bill.


(Bill rolls)

(audience cheers)

Wow -- and it's the best one ever. No double decision on the free roll to make -- but you may bank these $1200 or risk 'em and roll 'em again?

(audience shouts suggestions)

[billmcdee]

I'll stop right there Doug!