Cash Cards--Game 5

[ap2023]

Announcer: 5-Day Champion George Cluster has won a total of $76,150. 
He is back to try to win more cash and prizes tonight on...
Audience: CASH CARDS!
(Music)
Announcer: And here's your host, the woman whose cards are filled with cash, APRIL MARTINEZ!
(Audience applause)

Thank you, everyone. And welcome back to "Cash Cards!"
Please help me welcome our returning champion, with a 5-day total of $76,150: GEORGE CLUSTER!
(Audience applause)
Welcome back, George!
How are you feeling tonight, and are you ready to win more cash tonight?

[bighornbattle]

I feel blessed and highly favored. I am ready. I can't believe 2 of those games were forfeits.

[ap2023]

Well, it's good to have you back, George. 
Now, once your opponent signs in to play, we can begin the game.
(I sure hope we can play a regular game this time without having to make any alternatives)

[nelson21]

I’ll play

[ap2023]

Welcome back, Nels.
Now, as you both know, the rules of the game have once again been changed. 
Instead of drawing numbers for control of the board, for this game, the CHALLENGER (in this case, Nels) will play first. 
As always, there are playing cards (2-9 are the number of the card multiplied by $100. 10s and Face Cards are worth $1000 each. Aces are worth $2000 each), Jokers (Finding a Joker will double the amount shown on the board. There are also Bandits on the board. If a Bandit appears, no money is lost, but play passes over to your opponent. The game will continue until either I say, "Time's Up" or 5 Bandits have been revealed (whichever comes first) After the "Time's Up" call or when 5 Bandits have been revealed, the player with the most money wins the game and will play the Becky's Challenge Round for more cash. So, unless either of you has any questions, Nels, pick a number and let's get this game started.

[nelson21]

25

[ap2023]

Nels wants to start with Box #25.
All right.
Let's see what's behind Box #25 please.

It's an ACE!
(Audience applause)
And as you know, Aces are worth $2000, Nels!

You have $2000 at the moment.
You may keep it and pass control to George, or you can risk it and try again for more money.
Remember, if you hit a Bandit, control goes over to George, but no money will be lost. 
What would you like to do?
1. Keep the $2000 and pass.
2. Risk the $2000 for more money.
It's your call, Nels.

[nelson21]

2

[ap2023]

Nels is going on, and he has selected Box #2.
Let's see how lucky Box #2 is for you, Nels.
May we see what is behind Box #2 please?

OH NO!
That's a Bandit, Nels.
But don't worry.
You only lose control of the board, not your $2000. 
Ok, George.
It is your turn now. 
Please select a number from the board. 

[bighornbattle]

24.

[ap2023]

Very well, George.
You chose Box #24.
Let's hope there's something good for you.
What is behind Box#24?

It's an ACE!
And just like that, we have a tie game!
(Audience applause)

George and Nels each have $2000.
It is still your turn, George.
Would you like to pass to Nels or continue playing?
The choice is yours, George.

[bighornbattle]

I am going to choose #6.

[ap2023]

George wants Box #6.
Now, we'll show him what is behind Box #6.

You CHOSE Box #6, and it IS a 6.
(Audience laughs)
Anyway, your total is now $2600, George. 

Same options as before.
Continues playing or pass to Nels.
It's your decision.

[bighornbattle]

Pass.

[ap2023]

Very well, George.
Ok, Nels.
George has passed to you.
Please select a number from the board and watch out for the Bandits.
The Bandit Count is at "1" for the moment, and let's try to keep it there.
Anyway, good luck to you, Nels. 

[nelson21]

22

[ap2023]

First of all, thank you so much for your patience.
Things have been very busy lately. 
(Back to the game)
Ok, Nels.
If I remember right, you chose Box #22.
I would like to see you add more money to your winnings.
Will we be able to do that?
Let's see what's behind #22 please...

Well, it's only a 4, but at least it gives you $400 more, Nels. 

This is a very close game.
You only trail George by $200.
What would like to do, Nels?
Continue playing and hope for more money, or pass to George?

[nelson21]

I’ll play 13

[ap2023]

Going with "Lucky 13," I see.
Well, I hope 13 is lucky for you, Nels.
Let's find out.
So, far, the Bandit count is still at "1."
Let's keep it that way.
What is behind #13 please?

It's a KING!
That's worth $1000, Nels. 

Nels, you have an $800 lead over George at the moment. 
You can continue playing and try for more money, or you can pass to George.
What would you like to do, Nels?

[nelson21]

Pass

[ap2023]

Very well, then.
George, Nels has passed control back over to you. 
You trail him by $800.
Select a number from the board please.

[bighornbattle]

4 please.

[ap2023]

All right.
George wants Box #4.
I sure would love to see him add more money to his winnings. 
And he...

DID! With a 10!
That brings your total to $3600, George.

You have the same options as before.
(We are also running short on time)
You may either continue playing to try to win more money, or you may pass to Nels.
Let me remind each of you that if you hit a Bandit any time beyond this point, your opponent wins the game. 
That being said, George, what would you like to do?
Continue playing or pass to Nels?

[bighornbattle]

Pass and hope for the best.

[ap2023]

Very well, George.
Nels, George has passed to you.
You must play a card from the board.

You trail by $200, so anything can help except for a Bandit. 
If you hit a Bandit, George wins the game. 
(Actually, BOTH of you are winners)
But, anyway, select a card from the board, Nels. 
We all wish you the best of luck. 
Remember, if you hit a Bandit, George wins.

[nelson21]

14

[ap2023]

Ok, Nels.
You want Box #14, so we will show you what is behind it in a moment.
But I must remind you: If a BANDIT shows up, George wins the game.
That being said, let's ee what is behind Box #14 please. 

It's a 4, and that brings your total to $3800, Nels. 

Now, you have a decision to make. 
You have a $200 lead over George at the moment.
However, we are also running short on time. 
If you continue playing and you find anything except a Bandit, the money you win is yours.
If you hit a Bandit, you won't lose any money, but George will win the game.
On the other hand, if you pass to George, and HE hits a Bandit, you will become the new champion.
This is a big decision, Nels. 
What would you like to do?
Continue playing, or pass to George?

[nelson21]

Play 20

[ap2023]

Very well, Nels. 
You have chosen Box #20.
If there is ANYTHING besides a Bandit behind Box #20, the game will continue.
If there IS a Bandit, George wins the game. 
Will the game continue, or will George remain the champion?
Let's find out.
What is behind Box #20?

It's a 2, but that is worth $200, Nels. 

Ok, George. It is now your turn.
Nels leads by $400.
In order for you to remain the champion, you need to find something that is at least $400 or more.
And you must not hit a Bandit. 
If you succeed in finding something that is $400 or more, you win the game and remain the champion.
But, if a Bandit appears, Nels is the new champion. 
This is a VERY IMPORTANT choice here, George. 
Please be careful with your selection, George.
And good luck.

[bighornbattle]

5 please.