All right, while we try to gather our version of the final four on Net Definition, let's play an audience game.
The player closest to the right answer, high or low, get to play Math Class for a possible CY$40,000.
And here's the question...
On January 23, 2010, at 8:00am Central, we watched a GSN rerun of "Hollywood Squares", hosted by Tom Bergeron. This episode's bonus round was the simple "pick a square, agree/disagree correctly, win its prize" variety. How much was the prize worth? (I'll give this hint: It was a trip valued at more than $5000.)
(time passes)
And time's up. I can now tell you the winner of this episode's main game went on to win a trip to France valued at...
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...almost $10,200. Who's the closest?
Matt Tanga $9,500
Doug: It's Matt Tanga. He'll play for up to CY$40,000 right after this.
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Scarlett: Matt Tanga, come on up! (audience cheers) (Matt runs up to stage) Here's your chance to win big on Net Definition.
Doug: Thank you, Scarlett. Indeed, this is a chance to win big for Matt. Now, in all likelihood, this is going to be the last audience game before the tournament. And we wanted to save a biggie before tourney time.
 
 
 
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Doug: Matt, this is a game we call Math Class. Here's how it works. In the top row of numbers, we have amounts of cyber-money -- up to CY$1000. Whatever you win at the top row, the payoff could be quadrupled in the middle row and increase tenfold in the bottom row for a possible total payoff of CY$40,000.
Doug: Before you can win CY$40,000, you have to win CY$1000 from the top row. Pick a number -- 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Matt: Lets go with number 2.
Doug: Numero dos, por favor.
 
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(ding) (scattered applause)
Doug: Not the CY$1000 -- but it's CY$500.
Now, Matt, here is why this is called Math Class. In the middle and bottom rows of the board, we've randomly hidden chalkboards. If you want to keep playing, you'll have to pick a number from the middle row.
Behind one of those numbers -- 5, 6, 7 or 8 -- there is a chalkboard that reads "x2" -- meaning your winnings will double. Behind one of the others is a chalkboard with "x3" written on it -- which triples your winnings. Another hides a "x4" chalkboard -- which will quadruple your winnings.
And then -- there's the chalkboard to avoid -- "x0". And any amount times zero gives you nothing. And if you end up with "x0", the game's over and you win nothing.
So -- the question is -- do you want to stop and take the CY$500 or pick a number from the middle row hoping you'll end up with as much as CY$2000?
(audience shouts suggestions)
Matt: I'm going on Doug.
Doug: All right, good luck and pick a number from the middle row.
Matt: Let's try Lucky number 7.
Doug: Number 7. Would be great if it's x4. We just don't want x0. Let's have a look at what's behind number 7.
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Doug: We'll take it -- 500x3 equals 1500. You now have CY$1500 and one more decision. Do you want to stop and keep the CY$1500 or try to go for bigger stakes.
If you play on, this will be your last pick of the board and you'll have to choose from the bottom row. Behind one of the numbers on the bottom row is a x5 chalkboard -- meaning your winnings swell to CY$7500. Behind another number is a x10 chalkboard -- giving you a total for the night of CY$15,000.
Doug: *But* behind each of the remaining two numbers are x0 chalkboards. Find one of those and you end the game flat broke.
So, do you quit and take your CY$1500 -- or take a 50-50 shot at winning a total of at least CY$7500?
(audience shouts suggestions)
Matt: Lets go for it Doug.
Matt: Number 9, please.
Doug: OK, going for number 9.
If
number
nine
does
not
hide
a
chalkboard
that
wipes
you
out,
you'll
win
at
least
seven
thousand
five-
hundred
cyber-
dollars,
maybe
even
fifteen
grand.
Let's
see
what's
behind
9.
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(Trivia Trap sfx) (audience groans)
Doug: In a word -- rats. Let's open the rest of the board.
 
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Doug: The thousand was behind 4. And the go-to multipliers were at 6 and 10.
Doug: We do have a consolation prize for you as we say farewell. And as we say farewell, remember, the next time we see all of you here on Net Definition, we'll be playing our tournament of champions, the Mega Playoff.
Michael Clifford, Shawn Wells, Andy Silikovitz and John Menjes compete for the guaranteed payoff of CY$1,000,000 right here on this stage. We'll begin the quest to the million on the next Net Definition.
Until then, remember, by definition, it's impossible for Ariel, the little mermaid, to call a bingo number -- under the C.
Doug: Make it a great day, keep the faith and treasure your loved ones.
Scarlett: Tonight's runner-up will receive...
Canada Dry. The name that means refreshment with a special sparkle beverage for every taste. Canada Dry ginger ale.
A five-pound Rath honey-glazed ham. Looks as good on the outside as it tastes on the inside. From Rath.
Adolph's Marinades. Perk up dinner with Adolph's 15-Minute Marinades. Available in teriyaki, sweet-and-sour and other delicious flavors at your store's meat department.
Fay Swafford's ten-piece ensemble of mix and match soft luggage designed with the traveler in mind. Simplicity with style, each piece personalized with your initial, furnished by Fay Swafford.
...and as a consolation prize from the Math Class game, Matt Tanga will receive the TI-5130 Printer Display Desktop Calculator from Texas Instruments. Anything you do with numbers, Texas Instruments can help you do better.
