Author Topic: Wheel changes (Read 8783 times)

tmq800 · « **on:** September 24, 2004, 10:14:48 PM »

If Wheel of Fortune wants to succeed for another decade or so, they have to make some changes in gameplay, and the bonus round dollar amounts have to be increased too.

From a previous post I read last week, I think there should be a top dollar value of $250,000 in the bonus round wheel. Also in the maingame, there should be increased dollar amounts including a $20,000 space in either rounds 2 or 3. Also a double-play space should be reinstated so a player can double his/her winnings in round 3.

I also think that since Wheel is a faster-paced show now, the set should be futuristic with less set pieces. C'mon, do we need to see palm trees and houses on the set?

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:37:38 PM »

They've been the number one syndicated show for 20 years or so, seems like what they're doing now is working.

Don Howard · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:38:02 PM »

I'd like to see 'em ditch the toss-up puzzles. I can live with the first one, I suppose, as that determines opening control of the wheel, but that's it. My 2 Lira, of course.
As far as upping the money, I disagree. If anything, some of those amounts to me are way high already. Spiking the top prize to $100,000 (even with 1 in 24 odds and still having to solve the bonus puzzle) seemed excessive.
Get rid of the palm trees, keep the houses and add some hotels.
I do wish they'd get rid of the "two-player team" weeks.
WOF isn't going anywhere. Pat and Vanna will be around until they're in their 70s. Hmmm. Vanna in her 70s.

SamJ93 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:40:00 PM »

[quote name=\'tmq800\' date=\'Sep 24 2004, 09:14 PM\']I also think that since Wheel is a faster-paced show now, the set should be futuristic with less set pieces. C'mon, do we need to see palm trees and houses on the set?[/quote]
Is it just me or is this the only decent suggestion in this post?

--Sam
(still trying to figure out what skill is involved in playing Hangman that merits a top prize of $100,000, let alone $250,000)

gtbecbp · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:49:30 PM »

Could we quit fretting about the endgame money on Wheel? It's not your money, isn't it?

Ben

Don Howard · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:53:28 PM »

[quote name=\'gtbecbp\' date=\'Sep 24 2004, 09:49 PM\'] Could we quit fretting about the endgame money on Wheel? It's not your money, isn't it?

[/quote]
Pardon me, sir, but the OP asked what, in our opinion, should be changed. I, therefore, offered my opinion. Your mileage may vary and apparently it does.
Now then, back to topic, may I ask the OP why he believes the dollar values should be enhanced.

Robert Hutchinson · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2004, 01:00:26 AM »

[quote name=\'tmq800\' date=\'Sep 24 2004, 09:14 PM\']Also a double-play space should be reinstated so a player can double his/her winnings in round 3.[/quote]
Then what you want is something entirely different than reinstating Double Play, as it only doubled the money added to the bank (not necessarily won) for a single turn. It also caused no end of confusion for contestants.

My ideal, impossible idea: Cut back on all the mid-game sponsors so the show can breathe.

My slightly more realistic idea: Cut back on, well, the cuts. The bonus round is currently the most enjoyable part of the game for me, simply because it's the only place you get a few uninterrupted minutes of atmosphere and gameplay and excitement. There's little opportunity for ugly edits, unlike the preceding maingame, fraught as it is with comments from Pat being obviously edited out, spins shortened, annoying graphics . . .

I understand that shows often need to be edited for time constraints, but I get the impression that most of Wheel's edits are done out of some sort of misguided aesthetic sense--that is, it's better to hack the middle of the show to pieces than to deprive the viewer of silly contestant interviews or extended goodbyes from Pat and Vanna.

clemon79 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 25, 2004, 05:46:59 AM »

[quote name=\'tmq800\' date=\'Sep 24 2004, 07:14 PM\'] From a previous post I read last week, I think there should be a top dollar value of $250,000 in the bonus round wheel. Also in the maingame, there should be increased dollar amounts including a $20,000 space in either rounds 2 or 3. [/quote]
Must...control...flaming...fingers...of...death.....

BigJon06 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 25, 2004, 11:23:44 AM »

speaking of WOF, i'v updated my PC Version of it as well;)

http://bigjonpcgames.com

clemon79 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 25, 2004, 02:09:35 PM »

[quote name=\'BigJon06\' date=\'Sep 25 2004, 08:23 AM\'] speaking of WOF, i'v updated my PC Version of it as well;)

http://bigjonpcgames.com [/quote]
must...not...smack...down...over....wildly....irrelevant....post....

FeudDude · « **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2004, 02:41:45 PM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'Sep 24 2004, 09:37 PM\'] They've been the number one syndicated show for 20 years or so, seems like what they're doing now is working. [/quote]
Then why do they make major changes practically every other season?

aaron sica · « **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2004, 03:55:20 PM »

How often do I come up with a wild suggestion? Not often.

So here it is. This may come across as earth shattering to people, some may adamantly disagree, some may agree, but here it is:

Get rid of Vanna.

The day they introduced the "new" puzzle board was when she should have been gone. The puzzle board can function on its own, as seen during "Toss-Up" puzzles.

Yes, I realize the entire reason she's there is for eye candy. The game, however, could move so much faster....

Don Howard · « **Reply #12 on:** September 25, 2004, 06:16:15 PM »

[quote name=\'aaron sica\' date=\'Sep 25 2004, 02:55 PM\'] Yes, I realize the entire reason she's there is for eye candy. [/quote]
In that case, I'd rather see Brooke Burke up there. For that matter, I'd rather see Brooke Burke anywhere.

gtbecbp · « **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2004, 10:40:30 PM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' date=\'Sep 24 2004, 09:53 PM\'] [quote name=\'gtbecbp\' date=\'Sep 24 2004, 09:49 PM\'] Could we quit fretting about the endgame money on Wheel? It's not your money, isn't it?

[/quote]
Pardon me, sir, but the OP asked what, in our opinion, should be changed. I, therefore, offered my opinion. Your mileage may vary and apparently it does.
Now then, back to topic, may I ask the OP why he believes the dollar values should be enhanced. [/quote]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. It just seemed you were getting awfully worked up about it, that's all. BTW, I don't think the prize money should go any higher than it is now.

Ben

TLEberle · « **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2004, 12:19:58 AM »

I have a big list of changes I'd make, but it all comes down to one thing: get back to solving puzzles. Leave the product placement to TPIR, ditch the $3K bonus questions, or at least make them worth only $500. Bring in a bonus round that doesn't suck. Just...add more game time, and take away some of the chrome, because there's plenty already.