Cash Cards (Season Finale)

[ap2023]

Shari: Champion George Cluster has won a 6-game total of $96,940. He is back for one more chance to return to the Ultimate Challenge Round tonight on...
Audience: CASH CARDS!
(Opening)
Shari: And now, here's your host, the woman whose cash is ALWAYS in the cards.... APRIL MARTINEZ!
(I walk on to the stage)

Thank you, Shari. Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Season Finale of "Cash Cards."
Before we begin the game, let me clear something up.
This is only the SEASON FINALE.
The game will return later on.
And speaking of returning, let's welcome back our returning champion, GEORGE CLUSTER!
(Audience applause)
Welcome back, George.
George, you have already won $96,940.
If you win your game today, you will have a chance to play the Ultimate Challenge Round.
But, tonight, the jackpot is different.
Normally, the jackpot is progressive, meaning that whatever appears on the wheels will be added to the jackpot.
However, tonight, the jackpot is a solid $1,000,000!
(Audience applause)
And of course, be aware of Becky, as well.
But we'll talk about that Round later. 
Right now, we need an opponent for George. 
If there is anyone who would like to try their luck against George, please sign up now.

[bighornbattle]

The Champ is here.

[pathfinder20]

I would like to challenge.

[ap2023]

Welcome, players.
Good Luck to both of you tonight.
As you know, George is our champion with a 6-day total of $96,940.
George, no matter what happens here, your name will be placed in the Hall of Fame. 
(Audience applause)
Now let's meet his opponent, (I assume your name is Kourtney, right?)
But, just in case, would you mind sharing a few things about yourself?
(I'm sorry. Sometimes, I get people's names mixed up. Please forgive me)

[pathfinder20]

It’s okay, April. My name is Kourtney Wilson and I am from Southern Georgia. I am a shift leader from a national sandwich chain. I love to listen to music, to learn about different languages, to collect items, and to interior design a bit.

[ap2023]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Kourtney. And good luck to you as well. 
(Audience applause)
Ok. This is our Season Finale, so the rules have changed slightly (as has the graphics)
The format is still the same: The challenger plays first.
Each card you find (2-9) is worth that much money in $100 increments.
A 10, Jack, Queen, or King is worth $1000.
An Ace is worth $2000. 
A Joker doubles your winnings.
Finding a BANDIT will not cost any winnings, but control will be passed to your opponent.
The player in control has the option to continue playing or pass to his/her opponent at any time.
The player with the most amount of money (either after time is up or 5 bandits have been revealed) will move on to the Ultimate Challenge for a chance to win $1,000,000. 
(Audience applause)
Kourtney, since you are the challenger, you get to play first.
Please select one of the 30 cards on the board. 
And please watch out for the Bandits. 

[pathfinder20]

Let’s start with 19.

[ap2023]

Kourtney wants to start with #19.
And behind #19 we find...

A 5! And that gives you $500, Kourtney.
(Audience applause)
Would you like to keep playing to try to increase your winnings, or would you like to pass to George?
(And as you can see, the Bandit count is still at "0. Let's try to keep it that way)

[pathfinder20]

Let’s continue with number 1.

[ap2023]

Very well, Kourtney.
Let's see what is behind #1 please...

It's a JOKER!
(Audience applause)
As you know, the Joker DOUBLES your winnings, and you now have $1000.
You have the same options as before:
Keep playing to try to increase your winnings, or pass to George?

The Bandit count is still at "0". 
Let's try and keep it that way, because if 5 bandits are found, the round is over, as stated previously. 
Anyway, what would you like to do, Kourtney?

[pathfinder20]

Let’s keep going with 30.

[ap2023]

Very well, Kourtney.
Let's see if you'll be adding more cash to your winnings.
Let's have a look behind #30 please...

OUCH!
That's a Bandit, Kourtney.
Don't worry..you won't lose any of your winnings.
However, control will pass over to George.
Ok, George. It's your turn to play. 
Please select a card from the board...and PLEASE watch out for Bandits. 
(Bandit Count: 1)
Remember: 5 Bandits and the round is over.

[bighornbattle]

6 please.

[ap2023]

Ok, George. 
You chose Box #6.
Let's see what is behind Box #6 please...

It's a KING!
And that gives you $1000, George.
(Audience applause)
Ok. You're still in control for now.
You and Kourtney each have $1000.
If you like, you may continue playing to try to increase your winnings, or you may pass to Kourtney. 
Remember, the Bandit count is currently at "1."
Just be aware that there are 4 more Bandits out there somewhere. 
It's your call, George. 
What would you like to do?

[bighornbattle]

Go for it. 28.

[ap2023]

Very well. 
George wants to go on and has selected box #28. 
Let's hope there's something good behind that box. 
Is there?
Let's find out...

It's a 9!
And that gives you $900 more, George.
(Audience applause)
Same options as before: You can continue playing or you can pass to Kourtney.
What would like to do?
(Keep in mind there are still 4 Bandits out there somewhere)

[bighornbattle]

Play 1 more with 23.

[ap2023]

George is continuing on..with Box #23.
I hope there is something besides a Bandit behind Box #23.
Show us what is behind Box #23 please...

It's only a 2, but we'll add the $200 to your winnings anyway, George.
You now have $2100, and the Bandit Count is still at "1"
Same options as before: Continue playing or pass to Kourtney.
Again, be aware of the 4 remaining Bandits. 

[bighornbattle]

Pass.

[ap2023]

Ok, Kourtney.
George has passed to you.
Please select a card from the board, and remember that there are still 4 Bandits out there somewhere. 

[pathfinder20]

Let’s try 3.

[ap2023]

Very well then.
Kourtney wants Box #3.
Let's see what is behind Box #3 please...

It's a 4, and that gives you $400 more, Kourtney. 
(Audience applause)
You have the same options as before.
You can continue playing to try to increase your winnings, or you can pass to George. 
If you continue playing, you need at least a 7 to tie George.
But, keep in mind there are still 4 Bandits out there somewhere.
So, make your decision wisely.
What would you like to do, Kourtney?

[pathfinder20]

I am going to go again with 16.

[ap2023]

Kourtney is going on, and he has chosen Box #16.
I want him to win some more money.
And let's hope he does.
What is behind #16?

It's a JACK! And that adds $1000 more to your winnings, Kourtney. 
(Audience applause)
You have a $300 lead over George at the moment.
You can keep playing and try to increase your winnings, or you can pass to George.
What would you like to do?

[pathfinder20]

Let’s try one more with number 20.

[ap2023]

Kourtney is playing on, and has selected Box #20.
Show us what's behind Box #20..
I surely hope it is NOT a Bandit...

It's a 10, and you have $1000 more.
(Audience applause)
You lead George by $1300.
If you wish, you may continue playing to try to increase your winnings.
Or, you may pass to George. 
Be aware that there are still 4 Bandits on the board. 
What would you like to do, Kourtney?

[pathfinder20]

I will pass.

[ap2023]

Ok. 
George, Kourtney has passed to you. 
You now have control and may select a card from the board. 
Be aware that there are still 4 Bandits on the board somewhere, so make your choice wisely. 
You trail by about $1300, so a 10, a face card, a Joker or an Ace would really help at this point. 
I can't guarantee anything, of course.
So, take your time, George, and choose a card from the board. 

[bighornbattle]

8 please.

[ap2023]

Very well.
George wants Box #8.
Let's hope there is ANYTHING besides a Bandit behind Box #8.
Let's find out...now.

It's a Queen!
And you now have $3100, George. 
(Audience applause)
That Queen really helped you there, but you still trail by $300.
You can continue playing if you wish, or you may pass to Kourtney.
What would you like to do, George?
(Be aware that there are still 4 Bandits on the board somewhere)