According to the periodic table, what is the chemical symbol for Carbon?
Doug: Todd.
Todd: C
Doug: That's it. (audience applause) Champ's off to a great start toward an undefeated championship. Next question.
What was John de Lancie's character on "Star Trek: The Next Generation"?
Doug: Josh.
Josh: Q
Doug: Also hosted a computer game show of all "Star Trek" trivia. That's right.
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Doug: Chris, let's see if we can make this a three-way tie.
What is the Roman numeral for 5?
Doug: Josh again.
Josh: V
Doug: Right again. (audience applause) Josh in the lead now. Another 10-pointer.
What made-for-TV sci-fi mini-series was written and directed by Kenneth Johnson?
Doug: Todd.
Todd: V
Doug: That's right. (audience applause) Todd and Josh tied at 30. One more query.
Who supplied James Bond gadgets in such 007 films as "From Russia With Love" and "Goldfinger"?
Doug: Josh.
Josh: Q
Doug: And you're up to 40.
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Doug: After five questions, Josh leads with 40, Todd 30 and Chris 10. Let's go for more points at the video screen. Deej? Time to visit the bargaineer's best friend, D.J., for more.
D.J.: (laughs) Thanks, Doug. Ya'll look at this.
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D.J.: Behind the numbers are every Ace through 9 of each of the four suits. You'll each take up to two consecutive turns in an attempt to make a high-scoring hand.
On the first turn, you'll choose five numbers and we'll reveal the cards hidden behind the chosen numbers. If you're happy with the combination, take the points and pass control to another player.
But if you'd like, you may take the second turn and exchange any or all cards for new ones. But after that second turn, you're stuck with whatever you get.
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D.J.: When your possession of the video screen ends, you'll receive points based on this table. Just be careful -- because if you have just one pair of Jacks or something less, you lose five points.
Doug: And remember if you make a natural royal flush in this or any other round of the game, you win CY$100,000 -- plus this spiffy prize.
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Rich: For your driving enjoyment, IT'S A BRAND NEW CAR! (audience cheers) The Porsche Boxster. This high performance roadster offers dynamic styling and thrills aplenty. Comes with a 2.7 liter H6 240 horsepower engine -- plus five-speed automatic transmission, trunk anti-trap device, all-speed traction control and much more.
Doug: By the way, at least CY$100,000 is assured to Todd if he wins this game. If he hasn't won the car by the time he wins the game, he gets the car, too. Last goes first. That's Chris, the marathon man, if you will.
Before you take command, tell us about yourself.
Chris: I'm 36 -- 2.2 Celsius. (audience laughs) I work for the Evil Retail Empire and I'm the host of "Trivia On Tap". And, as you have mentioned before, I host the ongoing "Netgame Marathon".
Doug: And really doing a great job at both. Let's see how good a job you do here. Five numbers, please.
Chris: OK, some old standbys. 1, 3, 7, 13, 17.
Doug: The ol' leet combination. What does that give Chris?
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(FF reveal sfx) (scattered cheers from the crowd)
Doug: Gives him three Jacks, that's what. Now, if three of a kind were worth 1,337 points, you'd shoot way into the lead. (audience laughs) However, if you stopped here, we'd give you 15 points. What's your pleasure?
Chris: Keep the three hooks -- and -- I'll go with 21 and 24. Hope for a Jack or a pair.
Doug: He knows what he's doing, folks. He has a goal in mind. If he finds a pair with 21 and 24, he builds a 40-point full boat. If the fourth Jack's behind 21 *or* 24, we add 125 big points to his score. Let's see 21 and 24.
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Doug: No appreciable gain. But Chris still collects 15 for trip Jacks.
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Doug: You played it right, though. Todd goes next. First, let's do the Ickey Shuffle.
(light laughter from the crowd) (cards are shuffled on the video screen; after shuffling stops, the cards are covered immediately with the 24 numbers)
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Doug: Now, Todd, since you are on the verge of an undefeated championship, we give you a chance to say hello to friends and loved ones.
Todd: I'd like to give a shout out to all of my posse back in Tampa. Oh, and Hi Mom!
Doug: I'm sure she appreciates that. Five numbers, please
Todd: 2 12 15 17 24
Doug: All right, let's have a look.
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Doug: Two pair -- Aces and 9s. Todd, if you stopped right now, I'll add 10 points to your score. You'd be tied with Josh -- who has yet to have a possession of the screen.
Or, you may take a second turn.
Todd: Exchange the jack with #8.
Doug: Dropping just the Jack for another card. Basic strategic move. Does it build a full boat?
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Doug: Yes! (audience cheers)
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Doug: So, that means Josh is going to have to build a full house of his own or make a better hand than a full boat to win the round. Once again, shuffle up and -- cover.
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VIDEO POKER CONTINUES
