High Rollers - #32

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Welcome back!

Just before the break, we watched history in the making. Kori has been indeed the first contestant ever on my version of High Rollers to win the game by knocking off the last number of the board. (applause) Not only that, he swept the entire board to rack up more than $40,000 in cash and prizes! (long cheers and applause)

Back to usual business, Kori is one game away from winning the match. Michael needs this second game to stay in this. As I stated earlier, Kori swept the entire board so we need to start from scratch. What do we have in Column 1?

You're going to play Auction for a new car! A terrific prize worth $15,550!

(cheers and applause) Just like that, we've got a new car up for grabs. What's in Column 2?

It's a trip to Switzerland! You and a guest will fly round-trip coach from Los Angeles to Geneva, Switzerland for a 6-night stay in the Starling Geneva Hotel and Conference center. You'll be 3 miles away from the center of Geneva. Other amenities include free wireless Internet access, indoor pool and restaurant. A prize worth $5,006!

(applause) I visited Geneva several times (7 hours by road from home) and believe me, it's a great city to visit. Finally, what do we have in Column 3?

It's an outdoor table with chairs! Tuscany outdoor garden dining table 78"x39" is distinguished by its warm, soft and soothing colors and made from tumbled Italian marble natural stone. Accommodating up to 9 people, this table will remind you of the atmosphere of southern Italy. Furnished with 9 wrought iron chairs! A prize worth $2,902!

(applause) Still better than plastic table and chairs which fly at a single blow of wind. What's the total value of the board?

The potential value of the board is $23,458!

Not bad for a scratch start. Let's load the board...



Hot Column for this game is Column 3. Boxcars could be worth $5,000 in addition to the prizes.

First question.

In a 2010 song, who asked the rude boy to come on?

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Actual code: 70
1st: Michael (39)
2nd: Kori (29)



Michael?

Rihanna.

Correct! (a small sample of the song plays) Roll the dice!



It's a four. How do you want to play it?

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1 & 3

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We have a bad roll, so every question from now on could be the last of the match. Next question.

True or false: 2^x² is always equal to 4^x.

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Actual code: 42
1st: Kori (59)
2nd: Michael (93)



Kori?

False.

You're wrong, because that's true. In fact, 2^x² is equal to 2²^x. 2 squared equals 4, so 2^x² is equal to 4^x. I hope that's clear for everyone. If not, let's just proceed to the game. (laughs)

Michael, you get control. The only bad roll is 3. With one insurance marker, that's a 99.7% chance of rolling something good. What are you going to do?

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I will roll.  Come on boxcars!

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Boxcars he said...



(awws) No boxcars, but a ten. How do you want to play it?

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8 & 2

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There they go, as well as the hot column bonus.



Last question of this game. If there's a need for a tie-breaker, it will feature one question only.

Highway to Hell or Stairway to Heaven: what song is the earliest?

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Bump for Kori.

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Actual code: 45
1st: Michael (54)
2nd: Kori (76)



Michael?

Stairway to Heaven.

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin is a 1971 song, AC/DC's Highway to Hell is a 1979 song. Therefore, you're correct.

The bad rolls are 3 and 8. One insurance marker each, would you like to roll or pass?

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I'll roll.  Come on 7, 10, 11, or 12!

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(double SFX, cheers and applause) It's a double! You get a second insurance marker for that.



Let's take away the 6.



All right. The bad rolls are 3, 6, 8 and 10. 2 is automatic reroll. You have two insurance markers, Kori has one. Would you like to roll again or pass?

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Kori still has a great chance of rolling something good, so I will roll again.

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All right. Three chances to roll something good, that's doable.















































































(buzzer, groans) Another six. Give me one of these orange tokens... (Michael surrenders an insurance marker) Still one each, roll again.







































































































































(buzzer, louder groans) A ten, another bad roll. You need a good roll now to continue your route on High Rollers. Good luck.




















































































































(buzzer, groans) It's an eight... You made three of the four bad rolls, and you lose the match... Kori is our new champion!

(cheers and applause)



Michael, you were very unlucky today, with Kori wiping the board with a deuce on the first game, and you rolling three times something bad with very strong odds on your favour. Cannot blame you for your decision, but it's also a game of luck and said Lady was not with you today. You leave us with $4,800 in cash, and our thanks for playing. (applause)

Kori, you made history on the first game, and pretty much nothing on the second one. (laughs) You still get the house minimum of $500 for winning. Your total winnings stand over $41,000, and you could win $34,000 right after this! Don't go anywhere...

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Welcome back with our new champion, Kori, with $41,188 in cash and prizes to his name.

After an epic and historic first round, an easy second round, he'll try to get more.

Here's how it works. Kori, if you knock down all nine numbers, you'll win...



Thirty-four thousand dollars in cash! (cheers and applause)

You've carried over one insurance marker from the main game to help you in this task. Whenever you're ready, let's roll.



A three.

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I'll remove the 3.

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There it goes. Roll again.



It's a seven.

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Let's take out the 1 and 6.

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And here comes our first bad roll. Don't roll a 3 and you're safe. Two chances to avoid it...




























































(buzzer, groans) No, you just did that?! All right, that's one insurance marker lost. Last chance to avoid the three...


























































































(sighs of relief) It's a six. Take off 4 and 2...



Now, we have fewer good rolls left: 5, 7, 8, 9 and 12. No safety net, so you need to roll one of these right now. Good luck!
























































































(applause) Another 7. Take off the 7...



Three numbers left, three good rolls left. 5, 8 or 9 is what you're seeking. Good luck...



































































































(buzzer, groans, loss cue) It's an eleven and it's game over.



Let's recap: 6 numbers off at $500 per number, that's an extra 3 grand for you, for a one-day total of $44,188 in cash and prizes! (cheers and applause)

I'm sure you can do better at the Big Numbers tomorrow. They'll be worth $37,000.

Until then, keep in mind that staying young in your heart brings a better life. Bye!

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