Doug: We're back on The Big Risk. Our crowd's still applauding the brave play of Brian Moore. In case you just tuned in, Brian only had CY$300 at the midway point in the last round, bet it all on the first card, managed to successfully double on each turn of the remaining cards and as a result he has a big lead.
As we start the final round, let's give CY$200 more to each player.
EDDIE
CY$2,300MATT
CY$2,100BRIAN
CY$9,800
Doug: With that done, Brian now leads with 9800. And it's a tight battle for second -- Eddie with 2300 and Matt 2100. Questions are now worth CY$200 each -- and then it's the Final Risk. Here we go...
Name the world's fastest animal on land.
Doug: Brian.
Brian: A cheetah.
Doug: That's right.
EDDIE
CY$2,300MATT
CY$2,100BRIAN
CY$10,000
Doug: Assuming you don't lose a lot of ground in this round, Brian, we'll be playing for a trip to Monte Carlo in the Lucky 7 Playoff -- as well as the championship. More on that later. Next question's about the movies.
Fill in the blank with a last name: In National Lampoon's series of Vacation movies, Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo played Mr. and Mrs. << BLANK >>.
Doug: Brian again.
Brian: Griswold
Doug: Right again.
EDDIE
CY$2,300MATT
CY$2,100BRIAN
CY$10,200
Doug: Right now, it's Brian's world and the rest of us are living in it. Hang in there, Eddie and Matt. Next question.
The Supreme Court of the United States has, at most, how many justices?
Doug: Brian again.
Brian: 22?
Doug: As we used to say on Net Price is Right, that's too much. It's actually nine. Eddie and Matt each score 200.
EDDIE
CY$2,500MATT
CY$2,300BRIAN
CY$10,200
Doug: I know, you two are just chomping at the bit for the risk part of the round. We're almost there. Next question.
What razor company makes the Mach III?
Doug: Matt.
Matt: Gilette
Doug: Right for a second-place tie.
EDDIE
CY$2,500MATT
CY$2,500BRIAN
CY$10,200
Doug: Eddie and Matt with 2500 each. Brian still way ahead. This should be the last question in the round.
When wearing a formal tuxedo, should your pleats on the cummerbund point up or down?
Doug: Matt.
Matt: Down
Doug: No, they should point *up*. That's to catch any crumbs that may spill while dining. Eddie and Brian each score.
EDDIE
CY$2,700MATT
CY$2,500BRIAN
CY$10,400
Doug: And that signals our Final Risk. Let's recap the scores -- Brian still way out in front with 10,400; Eddie has 2700 and Matt has 2500. Gentlemen, this is your last chance to risk cyber-money before the playoff. The player with the least amount of cyber-money has to get on the ferry bound one way for the Island of Consolation Prizes; the others move on to that playoff.
The lovely D.J. now tells us about the lovely Final Risk.
D.J.: Harry, by the way, is still fuming over Brian's hot streak in the last round.
D.J.: Eddie, Matt and Brian, we're going to play Crazy 8. Harry placed the number 8 on the board. Next to it is the top card of a 52-card deck; no Jokers. In a moment, you'll wager as to whether or not you think the hole card will be higher than, lower than or equal to the crazy 8.
D.J.: Correct wagers pay off at 1-to-1. But if you bet on "Equal To Crazy 8" and the hole card is an 8, the payoff is 12-to-1. All wrong predictions deduct the original amount of the wager from your score.
Doug: OK, the minimum bet in this round is CY$200 and the max is "all in". I'll review the scores one more time -- Brian with 10,400; Eddie with 2700; Matt with 2500. Good luck, decide carefully and place your bets.
(players input bets)
EDDIE
CY$2,000MATT
CY$1,100BRIAN
CY$10,000EQUAL TO 8
CY$700LOWER
CY$1,400EQUAL TO 8
CY$400Doug: We're locked in and -- well -- Eddie betting 700 on "Equal To Crazy 8". Matt betting 1400 lower. Brian, you chicken! (audience laughs) You're not betting all in on "Equal"?!?! (more laughs)
Well, we know for sure Brian's going to the playoff round. If the hole card is 8 or higher, Eddie advances. If it's lower, we'll be looking for a new champion.
D.J.: OK, a lot riding on the turn of the card, Harry. Turn it over.
(Harry sneers, apparently still upset over Round 2)
D.J.: Please?
(audience laughs) (DH finally turns it over)
D.J.: Seven of Hearts! Matt's moving on.
EDDIE
CY$2,000MATT
CY$1,100BRIAN
CY$10,000LOSE
CY$00WIN!
CY$2,800LOSE
CY$00Doug: He's the only player we pay this half of the round meaning...
EDDIE
CY$2,000MATT
CY$3,900BRIAN
CY$10,000
Doug: ...Matt and Brian go on to the playoff. (winning bells; audience applause) We'll tell you what's in store for you two in just a bit.
Eddie, we thank you for playing. Continued good luck in your sportswriting career. We add the CY$2000 to what you won previously. You're leaving here with our great thanks and CY$36,200.
EDDIE
CY$36,200MATT
CY$3,900BRIAN
CY$10,000
Doug: Matt and Brian, the Lucky 7 Playoff is just moments away. This is the one round of the game in which you do *not* wager a portion of your score. So that means one of you will win the game with at least CY$10,000. And a winning score of CY$10,000 entitles the victor to this prize.
Rich: A trip to Monte Carlo. (audience cheers)Matt or Brian, you and a guest will fly round trip coach to Nice, France for a six-night stay at a luxury hotel in the heart of Monte Carlo. Enjoy the romance of the Mediterranean in style. Compliments of Club Universe.
Doug: But before you run off to Monte Carlo, one of you will make a stop at The Big Risk round for CY$100,000 and a new car. Brian got a lucky break in Round 2; Matt can get a lucky card and even the score in that final round -- after this.
(trip music still playing) (audience cheers)
ADVANCE TO LUCKY 7 PLAYOFF
