Needless to say, I was able to finally get a ticket (thanks, Adam!) and attend the last 2 tapings of today's session (from Best Friends Week), even if I missed the 4000th ep, which taped earlier today. Anyway...
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First off, the set looks great! Lots of neon, w/a replica of Broadway marquees, etc. in the background for an authentic NYC feel.
Now for gameplay: On the first ep, a team won the game w/a $24K win in the final round, for a grand total of $42K (including a trip to Rome won as a \"prize puzzle\" bonus!) going into the bonus round. They solve the puzzle and win an additional $25K for a grand total of $67K+.
2nd ep: The team wins w/just under $20K (though one of the other teams might have claimed victory had they not experienced the misfortune of hitting Bankrupt just 2 spins after nailing the Mystery Wedge for a $10K Macy's GC). They win the bonus round, as well...grand prize? A pair of Lexuses, worth over $80K, for a grand total of $102K+!!
After the show, we went up to the stage for a brief chat w/Charlie O'Donnell (who seemed less biting than the last time I saw him in person...LOL) and his wife, which gave us a chance to see the set up close.
All in all, a great day, even if I wasn't one of 5 people randomly chosen for an audition following the tapings.
Chuck Donegan (The Pleased \"Chuckie Baby\")