As announced earlier, we're starting another 24K Video Slot Challenge -- and this and future audience games on Net Poker (as well as sister show TBR) will adopt the standard "closest to a certain number" qualifying as opposed to outbidding each other.
This time, everyone except our current Net Poker champ may attempt this question. After all, we'd like to spread the wealth. So let's see if we can end this episode with a 24K win. Here's our qualifying question.
On September 14, 2011 at 11:00am on the Meridian, Mississippi-based ABC station, we watched a rerun of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"; this episode originally aired during the second, and subsequently final, syndicated season. The contestant in this episode won at least $500 in cash (read: no consolation gift card). Out of a possible $250,000, how much did the contestant actually win? Given their scoring system, please respond in increments of $500.
(time passes)
OK, because we want to move forward, the winning qualifier will automatically play Area 51 in the slots challenge. So with that clarified, here's the right answer.
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The player declined a chance at a World History question that would have been worth $10,000. Now who came the closest?
Michael Clifford $1500
It's Michael. He'll take on Area 51 after this.
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Men dressed like the seven dwarves: (singing)
I owe, I owe, Net Debt is here, let's go.
(dwarves whistle)
I owe -- I owe, I owe, I owe.
(they still sing as announcer says...)
Voice guy: Get out of the red with Kevin Kolsen on Net Debt. Only VBS.
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Doug: We're back and a little short on time. So we're going to try Area 51 *one* more time tonight in slots.
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   ANY THREE ALIENS=CY$1000 THREE ALIENS OF SAME COLOR=CY$5000 "AREA 51" OR SAUCER=TRIGGERS BONUS
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Doug: Michael Clifford won a qualifying game during the break. And Michael, we're starting you off at CY$1500. Bring that total up to CY$10,000 or more and you win an extra CY$24,000.
Same rules apply. Get three strikes -- either with three bad luck spins or one outlaw -- and you lose everything including the CY$1500 we spotted you.
So -- take the 1500 and run or spin 'em all off?
Michael: I will spin.
(Michael presses buzzer to activate video slot machine)
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  ANY THREE ALIENS=CY$1000 THREE ALIENS OF SAME COLOR=CY$5000 "AREA 51" OR SAUCER=TRIGGERS BONUS
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Doug: Ahh -- we get the saucer. Chance to win a bunch of moolah with a lucky pick. The ship is arriving -- now.
(saucer zooms on big screen)
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Alien: Earthling, I'm come in peace -- and will beam down two gifts.
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Alien: One amount of cyber-money ends in double zero -- the other in a 50. One amount is better than the other. The choice is yours.
Doug: Keep in mind each hidden number is a single digit number -- and there may be one or more zeroes hidden. You could end up with less than CY$1000 on a pick.
With that clarified, do you want the amount ending in zero-zero -- or five-zero?
Michael: I will go with the amount ending in double zero.
Doug: Double zero it is. Very well. First, had you gone for the amount ending in five-zero, how much would you have won?
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(ding) (loud groans from the crowd)
Doug: Woah! Alien was being generous there. That could've won the whole kit and caboodle right there. Well, let's see if the other amount is any better -- because that's what we'll add to your score. Reveal the other question marks, please.
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(ding) (more groans from the crowd)
Doug: CY$3200. Well -- if anything -- that puts you roughly halfway to the goal.
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ANY THREE ALIENS=CY$1000 THREE ALIENS OF SAME COLOR=CY$5000 "AREA 51" OR SAUCER=TRIGGERS BONUS
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Doug: Up to CY$4700. Want to stop and keep your winnings -- or keep spinning toward the goal of 10K to win the 24K bonus.
(audience shouts suggestions)
Michael: I will spin that wheel again.
(Michael presses buzzer to activate video slot machine)
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 ANY THREE ALIENS=CY$1000 THREE ALIENS OF SAME COLOR=CY$5000 "AREA 51" OR SAUCER=TRIGGERS BONUS
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(strike buzzer) (groans from the crowd)
Doug: Oooh. So close to CY$5000. You ran into bad luck. You must spin again.
(Michael presses buzzer to activate video slot machine)
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 ANY THREE ALIENS=CY$1000 THREE ALIENS OF SAME COLOR=CY$5000 "AREA 51" OR SAUCER=TRIGGERS BONUS
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Doug: And the Joker comes through. In effect you have three red aliens. You're up to CY$9700. If you can avoid bad luck or the outlaw on the next spin, you'll likely win the CY$24,000. If one of the bonus symbols pops up, you'll have to hope for at least a CY$300 payoff either way.
What say ye -- spin or stop?
(audience shouts suggestions)
Michael: I will spin again.
(Michael presses buzzer to activate video slot machine)
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 ANY THREE ALIENS=CY$1000 THREE ALIENS OF SAME COLOR=CY$5000 "AREA 51" OR SAUCER=TRIGGERS BONUS
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(outlaw says "YEEEEE-hawwww!") (loud groans from the crowd)
Doug: Ohhhhhhhhhh. So close. So close and yet so far.
Michael, tell ya what I'm going to do. I'll do the same for Melanie, who also played Area 51. We're going to give *each* of you the Vita Mix prize plus CY$500.
(audience applause) (smooth jazz theme plays)
Doug: With big wins earlier in the bonus round, how could we not? Obviously the big winner of the episode is Robert. He'll try to add to his CY$166,000 on the next Net Poker. 'Til then, make it a great week, keep the faith, treasure your loved ones -- and -- Go Spurs Go!
Scarlett: (laughs after Doug's Spurs cheer) In addition to their cyber-cash winnings, tonight's runners-up will receive some of the following. (regains composure)
Franco-American Ravioli-O's and Spaghetti-O's. The neat kid's treats you can eat with a spoon. Uh-oh, Spaghetti-O's and Ravioli-O's.
Easy Caulker aerosol foam caulk. No gun, no mess. It outlasts four cartridges. Caulk it easy with Easy Caulker.
Gift certificates to your local Taco Bell restaurant. Taco Bell -- the cure for the common meal.
Exhilarating Jovan Sport Scents -- for him and for her. Because life is a contact sport.
And a seven-piece wine set and decanter from Riunite -- America's best loved imported wine. Have you tried Riunite on ice? It's so nice.
(credits roll)
