$ale of the Century - Board Game Hybrid - Episode 3

[brendan85r]

And here we go.

14. What is my name?
a. I am a type of plant, of which there are over 1,500 varieties.
b. While there is debate over my history, I am believed to date back around 10,000 years ago in South America.
c. Most of my varieties rely on hot and dry environments, containing large fleshy parts adapted to store water.
(Buzzcode on third clue: 76)

* Greg buzzes in - 64 *

Greg, your answer please?

[palmer7]

Cactus

[brendan85r]

Well answered there.
Pick correctly from the remaining faces and you'll get your lead back.

[palmer7]

Let's go with a man who has inspired my current run of Price: Bruce Forsyth.

[brendan85r]

Let's see if it's nice to pick Bruce Forsyth...






And it is - this does widen the gap a little bit.

Raymond: $40
Greg: $47

And that takes you just past the $45 mark, which means you get a crack at the second Gift Shop. More on that shortly, but as for the rest of the money:

• Reg Grundy had the Wild Card,
• Bob Monkhouse had the $15,
• and Jim Perry had the $25

[brendan85r]

Now to the Gift Shop, and if you see yourself as a camera buff, the Sony Alpha a7C Mirrorless Camera is the perfect companion.

With a small, light full-frame body, this camera also has a 15-stop dynamic range for different light levels, and real-time autofocus options.
This package also includes a 28-60 millimetre zoom lens which you can use for group or travel shots.

Normally $3,499, for you it's just $10 from Sony and Sale of the Century.



Greg, how good are your photography skills?

[palmer7]

I wouldn't call myself a professional. I did think of taking it up at one point when I signed up for a convenience store focus group. This would definitely give me the right tools and motivation to improve.

However, considering we just had our last Fame Game, it's a little too late in the game to be shopping. It's also a rather close match, so.....

[brendan85r]

So the good thing about this camera is there are automatic functions that can do some of the hard work for you; you can also take your time to try out the different functions when you like.

I can cut it down to $7, and I'll throw in $3,000 cash for some more lenses if you like.

[palmer7]

Nope, need the lead. Cut it down to $3 or less, or no $ale.

[brendan85r]

Okay, we'll let that slide for now - it's definitely a close game.

(bell noises) Oh, and you may be disappointed because we did have a Sale Surprise of another $3,000.

Not to worry though; we have one more set of questions (and another Gift Shop for the first to reach $55), so don't go away!

[brendan85r]

[brendan85r]

Okay, here we go for the final round of questions - all $10 each, and there's only $7 difference between champion Greg and challenger Raymond.

Raymond: $40
Greg: $47

15. Colloquially, to drink alcohol to excess is to “hit the WHAT”?
16. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is an 1876 novel written by what American author?
17. “i’m lovin’ it” is the slogan of what fast food chain?
18. From 1979 to 1981, American one-dollar coins were minted featuring what women’s rights activist?
19. In golf, what two-word term can be used in place of “albatross” meaning “three under par”?
20. What kind of animal is a “whip-poor-will”?
21. What British band had a 1975 Top 5 hit with “I’m Not In Love”?
22. An ENT specialist specializes in what three parts of the body?

Buzzcodes and answers please.

[brendan85r]

Currently waiting on Raymond's answers.

[brendan85r]

2nd call for Raymond, are you there?

[brendan85r]

Game is on hold until I hear from Raymond.