Lucky Numbers (ABC; Episode 32)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

Starting with an N -- in more ways than one.

All rolls are playable, Nels.

You may guess for $1900 or roll again.

[nelson21]

Roll

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers as...) (Nels rolls)

And the roll -- seven-ah. How ya wanna play it?

[nelson21]

5 and 1

[dougmorrisontheair]

5 and 1 only add up to 6.

Need to take a 7 or numbers that total 7.

[nelson21]

4 1 2

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

That works -- and you get a D, A and S.

The danger zone opens up. Rolls of 2, 5 and 8 are unlucky.

Nels, you may guess for $1600, roll again, or pass the dice.

[nelson21]

Pass

[dougmorrisontheair]

Hold every. Our unlucky roll board malfunctioned, Nels. So I don't want to give you misinformation.

Only rolls of 2 and 4 are unlucky.

So with that correct information, want to guess for $1600, roll again, or pass.

(Again, because of my mistake, this is an untimed down for Nels.)

[nelson21]

Let’s roll

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers as...) (Nels rolls)

Okay, got a 6 this.

And the only way to play it *is* the 6. So we'll do that now.

(ding)

Another N. Unlucky rolls are now 2, 4, 6, and 11.

Nels, you may guess for $1500, roll again, or pass the dice.

[nelson21]

Roll

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers as...) (Nels rolls)

And there's a big 10 for you.

More than one way to play the roll.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Bump for Nels)

[nelson21]

7 and 3

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

An I and a Y come into view -- and -- basically, the only rolls that *work*, the lucky rolls, are 5, 9 and 10.

Nels, you may guess for $1300, roll again, or pass the dice.

[nelson21]

Pass

[dougmorrisontheair]

Passing to George. Looking for a 5, 9 or 10.

(audience cheers as...) (George rolls)

(audience groans)

(buzz)

And a 7 won't work.

Nels, good pass by you. Here comes a free letter courtesy of the highest remaining number of 10.

(ding)

There's an E.

Nels, you may guess for $1200, try to roll a 5 or 9, or pass the dice again.

[nelson21]

Ninety days

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ASB win cue plays; audience applause)

That's it. You're on the board.

Twelve bills in your bank, Nels. (chimes; audience cheers) And there's a chance to bank more. Nels, for $1000...

Within two years, name the year "90 Day Fiancé" debuted on the TLC network.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(buzz)

And that's time. George, chance to capitalize...

Within two years, name the year "90 Day Fiancé" debuted on the TLC network.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(buzz)

Oh -- time ran out on you, too. So that $1000 goes to the Christmas party fund. (scattered laughter from crowd) "90 Day Fiancé" debuted in 2014. Any year between 2012-2016 inclusive would've made you $1000 richer.

Nels, there's time to start another puzzle. So let's hop to it.

There's a nine-letter word and please roll 'em.

(audience cheers as...) (Nels rolls)

Starting with a 7. How do you play the 7?

[nelson21]

1 2 4

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

K, S and N appear -- and already rolls of 2 and 4 are unlucky.

Nels, guess for $1700, roll again, or pass the dice?

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Bump for Nels)

[nelson21]

Roll

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers as...) (Nels rolls)

(audience groans)

(buzz)

Oh man! What rotten luck. Sorry about that, Nels.

George, you get the letter behind the 9 automatically.

(ding)

And it's a Q. George, rolls of 2 and 4 remain unlucky. You may guess for $1600, roll, or pass the dice back to Nels.

[bighornbattle]

QUICKSAND.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ASB win cue plays; audience applause)

Quicksand is right.

(tacky buzzer)

And that sound means the game is over. George, you'll still remain champion...

...final score -- 4150 to 1200.

(ASB win cue plays; audience applause)

Nels, you had all sorts of bad luck today. I'm glad you're leaving the dice table with $1200 in cash. You also take some fine gifts. Sorry it can't be more. Let's give Nels a nice hand, please.

(audience cheers)

George, you're heading for the main event. Jewelry, a new car, and lots of cash are waiting to be won. We'll see you there -- after this.

(commercial cue plays; audience applauds)

[bighornbattle]

Well played match Nels.