$ale of the Century - Board Game Hybrid - Episode 2

[brendan85r]

Okay, now before I forget, the rest of the money:

• Bob Barker had the Wild Card,
• Nicholas Parsons had $15,
• and Graham Kennedy had $25

Now we get to our last set of questions, all $10 a piece.

This is the score as it stands:

Greg: $55
Frank $25

In my rush to get that round finished, I almost forgot that Greg was first to the $55 mark, so he gets a crack at the final Gift Shop.

[brendan85r]

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Greg - do you have a large backyard or front yard where you live?

[palmer7]

No, not really. Just an average size front and back yard. It's not big enough for one of these. Plus, I'd have to drive around some trees in the back. There's a tree smack dab in the middle of the backyard.

[brendan85r]

I can cut it (pardon the pun) down to $10?
Once, twice, three times?

[palmer7]

Surprise! No sale!

[captainfortune]

The grass is always greener down south.

[brendan85r]

So I've heard 

Okay, now to the last set of questions - Greg is just $30 ahead of Frank, but Frank can still catch up and potentially win.

Questions are $10 a piece, so now let's get to it.

15. What New York river shares its name with a body of water lining four of Canada’s provinces?
16. The Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet is mostly set in what Italian city?
17. While American bingo uses 75 numbers, how many numbers are used in British bingo?
18. What surname is shared by American entertainers Mary, Pamela Sue, Steve and Dean?
19. Sometimes accompanied by festivity is which vigil held over the body of a dead person before burial?
20. What heavy metal has the chemical symbol “Pb”?
21. What type of food is known in Australian slang as a “snag”?
22. Beginning with “B” is which other name for a pirate?

Buzzcodes and answers please - it's still anyone's game.

[brendan85r]

Score check before we get to it:

Greg: $55
Frank: $25

It could be a close one, so let's go!

15. What New York river shares its name with a body of water lining four of Canada’s provinces?
(BUZZCODE: 95)
No response from either player - we needed Hudson.

Greg: $55
Frank: $25

16. The Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet is mostly set in what Italian city?
(BUZZCODE: 75)
* Greg buzzes in - 52 *
GREG: Verona.
Correct.

Greg: $65
Frank: $25

17. While American bingo uses 75 numbers, how many numbers are used in British bingo?
(BUZZCODE: 22)
* Greg buzzes again - 25 *
GREG: 66 numbers.
Incorrect, it's 90.

Greg: $55
Frank: $25

18. What surname is shared by American entertainers Mary, Pamela Sue, Steve and Dean?
(BUZZCODE: 57)
* Greg buzzes in - 64 *
GREG: Martin
Yes.

Greg: $65
Frank: $25

19. Sometimes accompanied by festivity is which vigil held over the body of a dead person before burial?
(BUZZCODE: 4)
* Frank buzzes in - 43 *
FRANK: Wake
Correct.

Greg: $65
Frank: $35

20. What heavy metal has the chemical symbol “Pb”?
(BUZZCODE: 98)
* Frank buzzes again - 55 *
FRANK: Lead
Absolutely.

Greg: $65
Frank: $45

21. What type of food is known in Australian slang as a “snag”?
(BUZZCODE: 1)
No response from either player - we needed Sausage.

Greg: $65
Frank: $45

We're now on the last question - Frank unfortunately cannot win from his score.

22. Beginning with “B” is which other name for a pirate?
(BUZZCODE: 24)
* Frank buzzes in - 44 *
FRANK: Buccaneer.
Correct, but it's all over - Greg is the new champion, but only just!

Greg: $65
Frank: $55

Well, Greg, talk about another close finish! We'll go shopping shortly.

Frank - that was very close, but Greg managed to pull through.
You didn't pick up any prizes along the way, but you do take with you:

A full 22-volume set of the 2021 World Book Encyclopedia to the value of $1,000





the latest Sale of the Century board game from Crown & Andrews (a member of Goliath Games)





plus a vintage Sale of the Century stick pin from Bruce and Walsh.

[brendan85r]

Frank - Thanks for putting in a great effort, and I hope your piano teaching can continue in the near future.

Greg - How does it feel to be the new champion?

(Either of you can reply at any time)

[palmer7]

Well, this is a pleasant surprise! I didn't expect the game to be so close.

[Frank]

didn't think it would be that close either, just wish Greg had a lawn to mow

[palmer7]

Mar 10, 2021 0:33:30 GMT -5 Frank said:

didn't think it would be that close either, just wish Greg had a lawn to mow

I do have a lawn to mow. I wish I didn't have to mow it. Dad does all the corners and tricky spots, I just cut in the center.

[brendan85r]

In your case, Greg, we would have had a tiebreaker if you bought - that's how close it was!

And we'll be back to see if Greg will take the Entertainment Package or go for more.

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[brendan85r]

And we're back again - two close finishes in two shows, but this time it's Greg who came out on top.

So far he's already won - get this - over $20,000 in cash and prizes (including his first appearance), but this time he's the champion, so let's have another look at the first two prizes up for offer.




I should mention that the Entertainment Package includes a 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system, a high-powered projector and a "cinema screen" to watch all your favourite movies or TV shows in full high-definition glory.

You finished on $65, but you can still choose to take the Entertainment Package if you wish.

Or if next time you win with at least $90 more, the Sea Doo could be yours.

Or you could go on to win these:

[brendan85r]

Okay, Greg - the choice is yours.
Take the Entertainment Package, or come back?