after the 2nd game, the last 2 bid.
Contestant #1: $500
Contestant #2: $501
Boy, that just makes things so fun, doesn't it?
Start the 2nd half calling down 4 more players, again giving all of them up to 3 chances to bid & win. It would require one less person to call down overall.
You've been playing the Gametek TPiR game lately, haven't you?
It also irked me if a player had $450 and got 3 jokers, they'd only win $500 total for the game.
But if they have $100 and spin 3 jokers; that landmark feat is worth $400?
When the first card is an ace or a deuce, why must the player say "higher" or "lower" when no other option is possible?
I think you answered your own question. The only other option is to freeze. They have to choose something, as the possibility of another two or ace coming as the next card exists.
I've never cared for shows with scoring structures like H². If you win 4 games, you shouldn't be able to win one and force a tie.