WHEEL! OF! FORTUNE! Yes, I recall doing this game a long time ago, and I would like to bring it back again. I am going to play the Australian version for this game, because I find it very fun to watch. Not that the American one is great to watch, too. So, I need at three players.

1.
2.
3.

snoz is in... see I found it so no need to PM me!

Yes, I know I tried to start one in September 2005, but it didn't work out, due to lack of interest. :-\\ Sign me up!

Me too .. I'll give it a go.

I will give it a go.

Hawk, checking in.

Hawk, checking in.


We've just about drunk him dry in the happy hour.    $1.3 million doesn't go far  when there's some greedy goblins wanting to help him celebrate !

:D

WHEEL! OF! FORTUNE! Yes, I recall doing this game a long time ago, and I would like to bring it back again. I am going to play the Australian version for this game, because I find it very fun to watch. Not that the American one is great to watch, too. So, I need at three players.

1.
2.
3.
So this will be an Australian version, how much will it differ from the US or UK versions?

I'll give it a try :)

Who will be spinning the wheel?

Who will be spinning the wheel?

Probably the first player who eventually gets on the list. Since so many of us are signing up already, maybe he'll group us into teams, like he did in August 2005.

Who will be spinning the wheel?


We'll volunteer ...



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Expect some B.S.  at least, in this thread. As for the 'T'  :-X ....
























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I pity the 'foo' ... that one up in Canad-Eh ... who has to deal with the likes of US !  :P ;D

Will there a time limited on answer the questions?

oooo...game shows...I love game shows.

Sign me up too (if you have room.)  If you don't have room, I volunteer to help you any which way I can.  Maybe I can be Vanna and turn the letters. 

Will there a time limited on answer the questions?



Since we're asking questions .... will you consider supplying me with the answers in advance, Josh ... and doing a 50-50 split on the loot ?

Since we're asking questions .... will you consider supplying me with the answers in advance, Josh ... and doing a 50-50 split on the loot ?
In the UK version of Wheel of Fortune, the contestants are asked a question and the the first to answer correctly gets to spin the wheel first.

In the UK version of Wheel of Fortune, the contestants are asked a question and the the first to answer correctly gets to spin the wheel first.


Here's an episode of WoF Australia version

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YkDUqZyG834

Here's an episode of WoF Australia version

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YkDUqZyG834
Will Laura be taking part in this version?

Looks like 'classsic' eno has returned ?

Looks like 'classsic' eno has returned ?
I am all set and raring to go!

So...when do we get started?

So...when do we get started?


I'm guessing whenever Josh gets out of the bathroom...

I hope Howard didn't put Saran-Wrap on the toilet seats AGAIN.

I'm guessing whenever Josh gets out of the bathroom...

I hope Howard didn't put Saran-Wrap on the toilet seats AGAIN.

LOL...good one ;D

I'm sure our emcee will organize us into teams; I don't care which color team I end up on.

LOL...good one ;D

I'm sure our emcee will organize us into teams; I don't care which color team I end up on.


Phil will be in the brown team.

Phil will be in the brown team.
The sepia team?

Pick your teams, guys.

Anyways, the Australian version works similarly to the American one, except that amounts on the wheel aren't multiplied. I'll explain later. As for now, pick your teams, and we'll get started. Try to make it as even as possible as to keep it fair. ^___^

Pick your teams, guys.

Anyways, the Australian version works similarly to the American one, except that amounts on the wheel aren't multiplied. I'll explain later. As for now, pick your teams, and we'll get started. Try to make it as even as possible as to keep it fair. ^___^




Who wanth 'Mithter' ? I'll let you guyth pick ME  8)  !





(If ANYbody wanth me  :-\\  :-[  :(  ).

Pick your teams, guys.

Anyways, the Australian version works similarly to the American one, except that amounts on the wheel aren't multiplied.

Oh, so if you land on $500 and there's 4 instances of a certain letter they don't give you $2,000, like they would in the US?


I'll explain later. As for now, pick your teams, and we'll get started. Try to make it as even as possible as to keep it fair. ^___^


Blue

Gold is my 3rd favorite color, so I'll take the "Yellow" team.

Hey, Mrs. Mister- can Alan come out 'n play?

It don't matter to me.

Gold is my 3rd favorite color, so I'll take the "Yellow" team.

Hey, Mrs. Mister- can Alan come out 'n play?



I'm still deciding. You see .....






















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                "He's been a VERY naughty boy !"

Oh, so if you land on $500 and there's 4 instances of a certain letter they don't give you $2,000, like they would in the US?

Blue


That is correct. No matter how many letters there are in the puzzle of that certain consonant, you will only get $500. The only way you can get more than the amount landed on is if the letter you call is painted red in the puzzle. So if you land on, say, $110, call a "K" and it turns up red, you get $220 instead. Everyone must also remember that they must make as much money as possible, because not only does the person who has the most money advance to the major prize round, their score will also have a major impact in the bonus round.

Actually, I've decided that I will just have three players at first, and then afterwards, the champion of this game will face off against the next two players who signed up, just to make things easier, as there is an unbalance of players. Sorry, guys, but I hope you can kindly wait. It's a fast-paced game, so I'm sure it'll go along quickly. So the players playing are:

1. snoz
2. Jeff
3. Al

Alright, guys! Get ready, hands on your buzzers. It's time for the Flip-Up. Whoever solves this will spin first. The category is PLACE.

V _ D _ O
_ T O _ E

PLACE

First person to post the correct answer will spin first.

video store

V I D E O
S T O R E

That is correct, Al! Congratulations, and you are going to start this round. $750 is the top dollar amount in this round, and let's take a loot at our puzzle. Tha category is SHOW BIZ.

_ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $0 ($0 locked in)
Al: $0 ($0 locked in)

As you have spun the wheel (I have a spinner with all the amounts on it), you have landed on $200. Please give me a letter.

'T'

A 'T' for Terry? You'll get two.

T _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $0 ($0 locked in)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

Do you want to spin? Because you can buy a vowel if you want to.

A 'T' for Terry? You'll get two.

T _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $0 ($0 locked in)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

Do you want to spin? Because you can buy a vowel if you want to.


So I don't select / guess another letter now then Josh ? If that IS the case, I'll spin (NOT buy a vowel).

Nope, you've gotta spin. ^____^ And you've landed on $155. What consonant do you want now?

Nope, you've gotta spin. ^____^ And you've landed on $155. What consonant do you want now?


I'll go for an 'R'.

Sorry to cut in (I know it's not my turn yet)...but I gotta say, I like the dollar amounts! :D Makes the game a lot more interesting.

Sorry to cut in (I know it's not my turn yet)...but I gotta say, I like the dollar amounts! :D Makes the game a lot more interesting.


Cut in will yer ?  >:( Well, maybe I can cut you back  !















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On guard !



:P


:D

As a matter of fact, these are actual dollar amounts that graced the Aussie Wheel. There are "bizzare" amounts from the loved $110 to the second highest amount of $770.

As for you, Al, I'm sorry, but there are no R's.

T _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q _ S _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $0 ($0 locked in)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

Added the used-letter board to help enforce the "don't guess called letters" rule.

Snoz, it's your turn. However, my spinner has landed on Lose a Turn, and your turn comes and goes quickly. I'm sorry.

Jeff, it's your turn. The wheel has spun and landed on $150. As well it's a Free Spin, which you automatically get. Now, can you give me a consonant and earn $150?

Alas! My turn!

Can I have an H please?

As a matter of fact, these are actual dollar amounts that graced the Aussie Wheel. There are "bizzare" amounts from the loved $110 to the second highest amount of $770.

As for you, Al, I'm sorry, but there are no R's.

T _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q _ S _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $0 ($0 locked in)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

Added the used-letter board to help enforce the "don't guess called letters" rule.

Snoz, it's your turn. However, my spinner has landed on Lose a Turn, and your turn comes and goes quickly. I'm sorry.

Jeff, it's your turn. The wheel has spun and landed on $150. As well it's a Free Spin, which you automatically get. Now, can you give me a consonant and earn $150?




Alas! My turn!

Can I have an H please?




Dagnabit !

Well, there's obviously an 'h' there ... but I doubt there's two. Still, we''ll see ....

Dagnabit !

Well, there's obviously an 'h' there ... but I doubt there's two. Still, we''ll see ....





Say...where'd he go? ???

Say...where'd he go? ???


Well with a cultured bunch like us ... what else WOULD you expect our host to do ?  ???
















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"He comes and goes .... he comes and go-oh-oh-ohs" !


:P


;D

You're awesome, you know that, Al? As for you, Jeff, there is an H, and look at it! It's red! So we're gonna add $300 to your score, and you have a slight lead over Al. What next?

T H _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $300 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

Do I have enough money to buy a vowel? If so, can I have an E?

Yes, vowels are only $50. And there is just one. What do you want to do?

T H E / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D _ F G _ I J K L M N O P Q _ S _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

You're awesome, you know that, Al? As for you, Jeff, there is an H, and look at it! It's red! So we're gonna add $300 to your score, and you have a slight lead over Al. What next?

T H _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $300 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)


Wow. Thanks Josh!  :)  8)  I reckon you've just made my day !  8)  What a nice thing to say !  8)


As for ....



Do I have enough money to buy a vowel? If so, can I have an E?



.... I just 'wonder' ... if there's at LEAST one ... and any chance there MIGHT  ::)  be one in that first word ...  ::)

Hello, what's this ...

Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.



Yes, vowels are only $50. And there is just one. What do you want to do?

T H E / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D _ F G _ I J K L M N O P Q _ S _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)



Only one. Oh well. Yeah, I had the first word 'covered'.  :(

I know what it is....

But, I am not in this round of the game.

So- I will wait in the wings.....

*melting into the shadows a la The Phantom Of the Opera*

I know what it is....

But, I am not in this round of the game.

So- I will wait in the wings.....

*melting into the shadows a la The Phantom Of the Opera*
It is Peter that normally wears a mask ?

It is Peter that normally wears a mask ?


aka 'gibbo'.

aka 'gibbo'.
I have only just noticed the "favourite game" has already started.

I have only just noticed the "favourite game" has already started.


Whilst they reckon 'fortune favor the brave' ... my 'cavalier' approach in these games ... doesn't seem to be paying dividends. I was quite confident that 'The' was the first word once the 'T's were revealed (admittedly could have been something else)  ... but was hoping the next consonant would bring luck.  :(

Whilst they reckon 'fortune favor the brave' ... my 'cavalier' approach in these games ... doesn't seem to be paying dividends. I was quite confident that 'The' was the first word once the 'T's were revealed (admittedly could have been something else)  ... but was hoping the next consonant would bring luck.   :(
Good luck next time.

Good luck next time.


Thanks. If there IS a 'next time'. I wonder if I'll get another shot !  :(

That is correct. No matter how many letters there are in the puzzle of that certain consonant, you will only get $500. The only way you can get more than the amount landed on is if the letter you call is painted red in the puzzle. So if you land on, say, $110, call a "K" and it turns up red, you get $220 instead. Everyone must also remember that they must make as much money as possible, because not only does the person who has the most money advance to the major prize round, their score will also have a major impact in the bonus round.

Actually, I've decided that I will just have three players at first, and then afterwards, the champion of this game will face off against the next two players who signed up, just to make things easier, as there is an unbalance of players. Sorry, guys, but I hope you can kindly wait. It's a fast-paced game, so I'm sure it'll go along quickly. So the players playing are:

1. snoz
2. Jeff
3. Al

Alright, guys! Get ready, hands on your buzzers. It's time for the Flip-Up. Whoever solves this will spin first. The category is PLACE.

V _ D _ O
_ T O _ E

PLACE

First person to post the correct answer will spin first.
How many games are there pre round?

How many games are there pre round?


After 100 posts, we will go to our Speed Round. So, depending on how fast you guys solve, we could have many rounds. ^__^ As for you, Jeff, would you like to spin? Or would you like to buy another vowel for $50?

As a matter of fact, these are actual dollar amounts that graced the Aussie Wheel. There are "bizzare" amounts from the loved $110 to the second highest amount of $770.

As for you, Al, I'm sorry, but there are no R's.

T _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q _ S _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $0 ($0 locked in)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

Added the used-letter board to help enforce the "don't guess called letters" rule.

Snoz, it's your turn. However, my spinner has landed on Lose a Turn, and your turn comes and goes quickly. I'm sorry.

Jeff, it's your turn. The wheel has spun and landed on $150. As well it's a Free Spin, which you automatically get. Now, can you give me a consonant and earn $150?



what did I ever do to you I mean your spinner... lol... its a conspiracy I tell ya!  >:(

After 100 posts, we will go to our Speed Round. So, depending on how fast you guys solve, we could have many rounds. ^__^ As for you, Jeff, would you like to spin? Or would you like to buy another vowel for $50?

Oh, sorry. I haven't been online all day. But when you come back, I would like to spin again. :)



Once again, I am quoting the last update of the puzzleboard so everyone knows the current status of it and they don't get confused:

Yes, vowels are only $50. And there is just one. What do you want to do?

T H E / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D _ F G _ I J K L M N O P Q _ S _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

The wheel lands on $200. Please pick a letter.

N, please?

N, please?


Is that 'N' for Nally ?

Is that 'N' for Nally ?

No, I was selecting it for No particular reason.

*ahem*... shouldn't that be 'n' for nally?  ;D

What about N for Nellie? Unfortunately, there are no N's. But you have the Free Spin. Do you want to use it?

T H E / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D _ F G _ I J K L M _ O P Q _ S _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)

*ahem*... shouldn't that be 'n' for nally?  ;D


How 'embarrassing' .... that I did not notice !  :-[  :(


















I'll try not to do it again, Nally !  8)

Is this still Austalian based?

What about N for Nellie? Unfortunately, there are no N's. But you have the Free Spin. Do you want to use it?

T H E / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ _

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D _ F G _ I J K L M _ O P Q _ S _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $220 ($0 locked in)


No, I'll save it. So I guess we move on to the next player then?

No, I'll save it. So I guess we move on to the next player then?






Back to me ? Spin away ! If it's a letter you need .... hit me with an 'S' !

when is he coming back?

I'm back. And the wheel spun on $155. And good news, for there are three S's. (And yes, Phil, it's still Australian based. ^____^)

T H E / _ _ S S _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ S

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D _ F G _ I J K L M _ O P Q _ _ _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $375 ($0 locked in)

You've got $375. Wanna pile on more money? Or do you want to buy a vowel?

I'm back. And the wheel spun on $155. And good news, for there are three S's. (And yes, Phil, it's still Australian based. ^____^)

T H E / _ _ S S _ _ _ T
_ _ _ _ S

SHOW BIZ

Letters: A B C D _ F G _ I J K L M _ O P Q _ _ _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $375 ($0 locked in)

You've got $375. Wanna pile on more money? Or do you want to buy a vowel?


If I happened to know at this stage ...... or ..... THINK I know ..... can I just submit my answer / guess , Josh ?

If you'd like to solve, solve away.

If you'd like to solve, solve away.


Have to confess, Josh .... I feel like a complete idiot currently ... with the amount of letters that are revealed .... I reckon I SHOULD be able to solve this. Maybe years ago ... but now ?  :-[  :(

I'm hoping the answers something I'm not familiar with .... since I need SOME excuse, once it's revealed ! Else, I might just find a cliff edge ! :(  :P

No, I'm gonna buy a vowel .... and it'll probably be of no help, or wrong. Ok, let's try an 'A' ?

One A for you.

T H E / _ _ S S _ _ A T
_ _ _ _ S

SHOW BIZ

Letters: _ B C D _ F G _ I J K L M _ O P Q _ _ _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($0 locked in)

You have $325, Al. Wanna spin? Do you think you know it now?

The Pussycat Dolls

One A for you.

T H E / _ _ S S _ _ A T
_ _ _ _ S

SHOW BIZ

Letters: _ B C D _ F G _ I J K L M _ O P Q _ _ _ U V W X Y Z

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($0 locked in)

You have $325, Al. Wanna spin? Do you think you know it now?



WTF ! I just solved it in my head ..... WITHOUT seeing this response !





The Pussycat Dolls




Thanks for ruining the game ! (Not EVEN your turn ...... are you even one of the contestants ?! ).

The Pussycat Dolls


I'm sorry if I wasn't clear, but only the people playing can give a response. Would you like to play? I can put you in queue.

As for you Al, you know the puzzle. Would you like to solve, or make a little bit more money?

Well, Josh .... now that it's been solved ..... (Doh ... IS it 'Pussycat Dolls' ?  ::)  ). Yeah, I'll submit .... 'The Pussycat dolls' ! ).

T H E / P U S S Y C A T
D O L L S

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Nicely done, Al! Now, normally I'd offer you a choice of two prizes, but I'm going to scrap that, and we're just going to go on. Our next puzzle is a Prize Puzzle, and it'll work just like a Flip-Up. The category is FOOD & DRINK, and first to post the correct answer wins a prize.

H _ _ E M A D _
_ O F F _ E

FOOD & DRINK

Homemade toffee

I sense confusion ahead here?

T H E / P U S S Y C A T
D O L L S

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Nicely done, Al! Now, normally I'd offer you a choice of two prizes, but I'm going to scrap that, and we're just going to go on. Our next puzzle is a Prize Puzzle, and it'll work just like a Flip-Up. The category is FOOD & DRINK, and first to post the correct answer wins a prize.

H _ _ E M A D _
_ O F F _ E

FOOD & DRINK


Homemade Coffee?

And btw, shouldn't my $250 go away, since Al solved the puzzle?

^ Nope, in the Australian version, just because you didn't solve the puzzle, doesn't mean that your money is taken away. You need not solve any puzzle and still move on to the bonus round. It's all about the amounts that you spin. Solving a puzzle will merely lock your total in, meaning it is protected from a Bankrupt. So, if Al spun and hit Bankrupt, he would lose nothing, while you, Jeff, would lose $250 as you did not solve a puzzle, hence locking in your total. Understood? ^_____^

Anyways, Jeff is correct!

H O M E M A D E
C O F F E E

Solving the puzzle has won you a lovely coffee maker! Enjoy any type of hot drink in an instant without having to fork over money and without any set-up or clean-up, with this new Keurig B70 Platinum Single Cup Home Brewing Coffee Maker System. It's valued at $199. Congratulations!

http://www.appliancist.com/keurig-coffee-maker-b70-keurig-platinum.jpg

Let's move on to our next round. It's the Mystery Round. I have two $500 spaces on the wheel. If you land on either wedge and call a correct answer, you may take the face value of $500, or flip the wedge. It could reveal Bankrupt, which is obviously not good, or it could reveal a trip to Grenada!

Thanks to Expedia.com, you will fly from Los Angeles to the lovely island nation of Grenada and spend 7 nights at the Spice Island Beach Resort. Located on the renowned Grand Anse Beach, this resort will provide everything to make your experience unforgettable. Air transportation is provided from American Airlines. Visit aa.com for the best deals in flight. This prize is valued at $3,500!

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Alright, I'm done with my spiel. Let's play! Snoz, you will spin first for this puzzle. The category is FICTIONAL CHARACTER.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

$1,500 is the top dollar value in this round. You've landed on $450. Please give me a letter.

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

I originally submitted coffee .... then edited it to 'toffee'. But when you think about it ... well, aren't they BOTH valid answers ? Given that I don't know what you've gotten in front of you... but both fit ? Logically, toffee seemed a better answer, since coffee ... not really a recipe involved. Hmm. Maybe not the best of 'tie breakers' (when apparently more than one answer could work ? ).


In the meantime ... I have to make my own coffee, now bereft of the prize !  :\'(

True, they could potentially fit, but I was only looking for one answer.  :) Well, you could possibly win appliances (such as a coffee machine) if you make it to the major prize round.  ;)

True, they could potentially fit, but I was only looking for one answer.  :) Well, you could possibly win appliances (such as a coffee machine) if you make it to the major prize round.  ;)


In the meantime, I'm enjoying some 'homemade coffee'. Made it myself ! What a 'talent' ! <


:P


;D

Hey Jeff, can I have some of that coffee?  I can barely stay awake today.

Lots of cream and sugar please too.  ;)

WTF ! I just solved it in my head ..... WITHOUT seeing this response !






Thanks for ruining the game ! (Not EVEN your turn ...... are you even one of the contestants ?! ).



Any time!

Any time!




Hang on midnite. That's not how it works here (in this game). Unless you're intent on being a jerk ? You can play ... if you want .... but if you're gonna gatecrash someone else's response in the future ... expect to be VERY popular (NOT !).

Sorry about that.  So how does one become popular around these parts?

Sorry about that.  So how does one become popular around these parts?


I'm not sure if you're 'sorry' is 'tongue in cheek' ... or not ... but if you're genuine ?

Josh has welcomed you into the game ... so just say ... you're gonna play by the rules he's got in place ... take your turn ... like the rest of us.

I go to lots of trivias ... and compete against other teams. It really gives me the sh*ts  ... when some jerk ... shouts out the answer .. cos they want everybody to know that THEY knew that answer. Often times, these are morons ... who are useless at trivia .... but they happened to know that ONE answer .... and want some recognition. Most times, I knew the answer TOO ... and they have now assisted my opposition !  All they do is ruin it for everyone else.

Anyway, we're prepared to 'forget' ... if you wanna play ?


:)

Actually, I really am sorry.  Thank you for the offer to play. I dont think i log in enough to follow the game and I dont want to leave you hanging.

Actually, I really am sorry.  Thank you for the offer to play. I dont think i log in enough to follow the game and I dont want to leave you hanging.


8)

^ Nope, in the Australian version, just because you didn't solve the puzzle, doesn't mean that your money is taken away. You need not solve any puzzle and still move on to the bonus round. It's all about the amounts that you spin. Solving a puzzle will merely lock your total in, meaning it is protected from a Bankrupt. So, if Al spun and hit Bankrupt, he would lose nothing, while you, Jeff, would lose $250 as you did not solve a puzzle, hence locking in your total. Understood? ^_____^

ok, I understand now, matey. O0

I only know the US version, since that's where I'm from. I learn something new every day!





Anyways, Jeff is correct!

H O M E M A D E
C O F F E E

Solving the puzzle has won you a lovely coffee maker! Enjoy any type of hot drink in an instant without having to fork over money and without any set-up or clean-up, with this new Keurig B70 Platinum Single Cup Home Brewing Coffee Maker System. It's valued at $199. Congratulations!

http://www.appliancist.com/keurig-coffee-maker-b70-keurig-platinum.jpg

Let's move on to our next round. It's the Mystery Round. I have two $500 spaces on the wheel. If you land on either wedge and call a correct answer, you may take the face value of $500, or flip the wedge. It could reveal Bankrupt, which is obviously not good, or it could reveal a trip to Grenada!

Thanks to Expedia.com, you will fly from Los Angeles to the lovely island nation of Grenada and spend 7 nights at the Spice Island Beach Resort. Located on the renowned Grand Anse Beach, this resort will provide everything to make your experience unforgettable. Air transportation is provided from American Airlines. Visit aa.com for the best deals in flight. This prize is valued at $3,500!

http://www.hotelrentalgroup.com/images/108121.jpg

Sounds good to me...I could use a coffee maker. Too bad I can't take it with me everywhere I go! :-\\ ;D

I re-remind everyone of the puzzle.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Snoz: $0 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

^Thanks. And it is Snoz's turn? ;)

Yes. Snoz, if you're reading this, it's your turn. You have 12 hours to respond and give me a letter. I will also PM you.

T  as in Tq ...  8)

T  as in Tq ...  8)



It's a conspiracy !  >:(


Snoz has managed to get a spin !  ???


Now we're in trouble.  :-[    :(    :\'(

And you're on the board! One T!

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: T

Snoz: $450 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

A low scoring game here. What next, Snoz?

And you're on the board! One T!

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: T

Snoz: $450 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

A low scoring game here. What next, Snoz?



See what I mean !    ::)    :(

And you're on the board! One T!

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: T

Snoz: $450 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)


spin me please

A low scoring game here. What next, Snoz?

And you're on the board! One T!

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: T

Snoz: $450 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

A low scoring game here. What next, Snoz?


Josh ... she PM' d me ... she want's an 'S' next (assuming she's allowed / gets the chance).

Okay, let's spin the wheel.

You landed on $500, and it's a Mystery Wedge! And you called an S? Well, there are three of them.

S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: T

Snoz: $450 ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Okay Snoz, you can decide whether or not to take the $500, or risk your unlocked money at a chance for a $3,500 vacation. What's it gonna be?

woo hoo.... how about another consonant? 

Gimme an N!  ;D

Now before you call a consonant, you've gotta spin. And before you spin, you have to decide. Are you going to take the money on the Mystery Wedge, or are you going to take what's behind it? Again, it's either a Bankrupt or a $3,500 vacation.

Mystery Wedge ?

I haven't watched Wheel of Fortune in many a moon, how many rounds is it until new game?  3?  Is there a bonus round at the end of each game?

I haven't watched Wheel of Fortune in many a moon, how many rounds is it until new game?  3?  Is there a bonus round at the end of each game?


I hope these answer your question...


How many games are there pre round?

After 100 posts, we will go to our Speed Round. So, depending on how fast you guys solve, we could have many rounds.

so either Bankrupt or $3500 is behind the mystery wedge right? So how money is on the mystery wedge?  What ever I take whats on the wedge. 

It's a vacation that's behind the Mystery Wedge. And...you got it!

S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: S, T

Snoz: $450 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Now in order to win it, you must solve within this round, otherwise the vacation goes away. Do you want to spin? I'll hold you for that N if you want to.

It's a vacation that's behind the Mystery Wedge. And...you got it!

S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: S, T

Snoz: $450 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Now in order to win it, you must solve within this round, otherwise the vacation goes away. Do you want to spin? I'll hold you for that N if you want to.


a vacation would be nice but since I don't fly anyway spin the wheel and N please if I don't land on lose a turn again

a vacation would be nice but since I don't fly anyway spin the wheel and N please if I don't land on lose a turn again





Don't forget our deal, Josh !   Spin the wheel, Josh !    :)

Don't forget our deal, Josh !   Spin the wheel, Josh !    :)


;D

;D






I've got my fingers crossed for you Q !  Hoping there IS a 'Q' ... I mean 'N' !                      I think !  :-X





:)

I've got my fingers crossed for you Q !  Hoping there IS a 'Q' ... I mean 'N' !                      I think !  :-X





:)


I know I should buy a vowel but why spend my money to make it easier for you guys?

I know I should buy a vowel but why spend my money to make it easier for you guys?




A ?  ???

O !  8)

E-E !  ;D

U ?  ??? 

I-I !  8)




:P


:D

You've landed on $610. And there are two N's as a matter of fact.

S _ _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: N, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

A rather commanding lead, Snoz. What do you want to do next? Spin, I guess?

I reckon she knew the answer to this one ... quite some time back. We will see !    ;D

I reckon our Speed Up Rounds will occur very soon.

Snoz, you here? Please decide quickly, otherwise you will be buzzed out.

Sorry Snoz, you've been buzzed out.

S _ _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: N, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Jeff, I'm assuming that you want to spin. Shall I do that for you?

Just to remind players, there is a time limit of at maximum 48 hours to make a decision. Otherwise you will be buzzed out.

Just to remind players, there is a time limit of at maximum 48 hours to make a decision. Otherwise you will be buzzed out.
It was 72 in the other game.

Yeah, but this is a fast-paced game, right? So it would make sense to shorten the "deadline."  :)

sorry guys I've been unable to get online at home...

thought I would get to play when I got to AZ but arrived here to more bad news.

I will check in when I can but might have to pull out of this game...more to come later.

Sorry Snoz, you've been buzzed out.

S _ _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: N, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Jeff, I'm assuming that you want to spin. Shall I do that for you?

Yes. You may spin for me.

I couldn't get on the other night because I was busy studying for finals. I'm done with that now. Where does the wheel land? :)

You've landed on a pleasant $310. A letter, please.

How about a "C"?

Nope, no C. Sorry.

S _ _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: C, N, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Al, you have only secured money, so I will spin for you. And the wheel stopped on $610. A letter, please.

Nope, no C. Sorry.

S _ _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: C, N, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $325 ($325 locked in)

Al, you have only secured money, so I will spin for you. And the wheel stopped on $610. A letter, please.


I'll be VERY surprised if I've heard of this character, Josh. Can't even manufacture a name, for the time being ....


I'll go for 'A'.

I'll be VERY surprised if I've heard of this character, Josh. Can't even manufacture a name, for the time being ....


I'll go for 'A'.


Wait...is there a policy for buying vowels on the Aussie version, just like in the American version? Sorry to cut in...

Wait...is there a policy for buying vowels on the Aussie version, just like in the American version? Sorry to cut in...



Yeah ... well I'm not an expert on how this game runs. If I need to buy that 'A' .... so be it.  I assume if an 'A' IS revealed to be there ... it's STILL my turn ?

Yeah ... well I'm not an expert on how this game runs. If I need to buy that 'A' .... so be it.  I assume if an 'A' IS revealed to be there ... it's STILL my turn ?

We shall take it up with the emcee. I just know that on the US version we call out a consonant after spinning the wheel and landing on a dollar amount.

We shall take it up with the emcee. I just know that on the US version we call out a consonant after spinning the wheel and landing on a dollar amount.


In the event I can't buy a vowel ... and then spin ... I will select 'P' as my consonant.  Got that, Josh ?

You can't call a vowel as a consonant, Al. However, I shall be lenient, and allow you to take the P you called. And as for vowels, you must buy them, not spin the wheel and call them.

There is one P, and it is coloured red!

S P _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: C, N, P, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in) (Free Spin)
Al: $1,545 ($325 locked in)

Would you like to buy the A?

*bell rings* That sound means that in the next round, we'll start the Speed-Ups. Get ready, players.

*bell rings* That sound means that in the next round, we'll start the Speed-Ups. Get ready, players.


I'll buy that 'A' now .. for what it's worth. I assume if any come up .... I can have a crack at solving ... OR ... spin another consonant ? Looks like you can only buy vowels after successfully spinning a consonant ?

No, you may buy a vowel at any time, provided you have money. And by money, I mean money that has not been locked. And yes, there are A's.

S P _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ A _ _ _ A N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: A, C, N, P, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in)
Al: $1,495 ($325 locked in)

After this round, it'll be the Speed Up Round, and all consonants will have a fixed amount. So, do you want to spin?

No, you may buy a vowel at any time, provided you have money. And by money, I mean money that has not been locked. And yes, there are A's.

S P _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ A _ _ _ A N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: A, C, N, P, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in)
Al: $1,495 ($325 locked in)

After this round, it'll be the Speed Up Round, and all consonants will have a fixed amount. So, do you want to spin?



Since I'm struggling with this one ... still positive I don't know the character ... would you mind double checking the dashes are all present and correct, Josh ?

So ... I can buy yet another vowel ... even NOW ?  And if that vowel's not there, do I miss the spin ... or can I buy another vowel if it's wrong ? 

Josh-

Feel free to make a few of 'em challenges, when I am in. Mmm-kay?

Josh-

Feel free to make a few of 'em challenges, when I am in. Mmm-kay?





You wouldn't just happen to KNOW  this one ... would you ?    ::)

You wouldn't just happen to KNOW  this one ... would you ?     ::)



Ya think?

Ya think?



I KNOW.  I DON'T 'know'  :(    ... but I know that you KNOW !    :P



;D

Would you like to buy a vowel? Go right ahead.

Would you like to buy a vowel? Go right ahead.


Positive I've never heard of this character. Probably from a book / show I haven't read / watched.

I'll take a chance ... and pick the letter 'R'.

Well, you're going to have to spin if you want an R. Let's do so then.

You landed on $180, and there is an R.

S P _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ A R _ _ A N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: A, C, N, P, R, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in)
Al: $1,675 ($325 locked in)

You have $1,675, Al. Do you know it now? If you'd like, buy a vowel.

Well, you're going to have to spin if you want an R. Let's do so then.

You landed on $180, and there is an R.

S P _ N _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ A R _ _ A N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: A, C, N, P, R, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in)
Al: $1,675 ($325 locked in)

You have $1,675, Al. Do you know it now? If you'd like, buy a vowel.


I have a reasonable hunch about some of the make up of part of that second word ... but could be wrong. I'll buy an 'E' ... before proceeding !

This might help. Two of 'em.

S P _ N _ E _ _ _
S _ _ A R E _ A N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: A, C, E, N, P, R, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in)
Al: $1,625 ($325 locked in)

Still your turn, Al. What do you want to do?

This might help. Two of 'em.

S P _ N _ E _ _ _
S _ _ A R E _ A N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: A, C, E, N, P, R, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in)
Al: $1,625 ($325 locked in)

Still your turn, Al. What do you want to do?


Can I buy an 'I' ?

(P.S. ... one of those 'E's' appeared where my partial hunch tells me ... but as for the subsequent letter ! (after 'E' ... before 'A' )  ???  :-\\  :(    :\'(

Unfortunately, there are no Is.

S P _ N _ E _ _ _
S _ _ A R E _ A N T S

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Used letter board: A, C, E, I, N, P, R, S, T

Snoz: $1,060 + $3,500 vacation to Grenada ($0 locked in)
Jeff: $250 ($0 locked in)
Al: $1,575 ($325 l