The other evening some friends and I were out at the local coffee establishment, during which time our conversation veered toward the Price is Right. We shared our thoughts on some favorite games and laughed at some of the funnier and in some cases shows of stupidity (you can see both evident in this clip) we remembered from the show. The discussion got me thinking about my favorite games from the show. I thought I would share those. By favorite, I mean a game I would hope to view when I turned on the TV to watch the show and a game that I would be excited to play if I ever was on the show. So without further to do, here is my top 10 favorite games along with some tidbits with each. Feel free to chime in with your own thoughts and favorites.
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10. Clock Game
This one is on the list because I think it would be the easiest game to win. All you have to do is be quick and make big enough jumps between the numbers one guesses so you can find the correct price quickly.
9. Range Game
When the range finder comes out the audience knows it will get a kick out of Bob saying to the contestant to be careful to stop it when they want to because once it stops it can't be started for "37 hours." Classic!
8. One Away
I would have to say this has to be one of the more thrilling and nerve-racking games you can play. I'd be on edge as I asked "gentlemen do I have _____ numbers right?" Each time I'd ask I'd have to hold my breathe and feel my gut clenching in hopes of hearing that horn as I'd inch closer to winning a car.
7. 3 Strikes
Another nailbiter for a game. It would be a lot of fun though to be pulling those chips out of the bags in hopes of pulling the price of the car before 3 strikes come your way.
6. Dice Game
Who doesn't like big, felt dice? As a kid the extremely large dice was always a kick and is a great supplement to the awesome prize to be one of an automobile.
5. Punch Board
I would like to be able to just punch the punch board even if I wasn't actually playing the game. Just would like to feel what it feels like. One of the more memorable games and one of the first to come to mind say if you asked the question about Price is Right games in a Family Feud kind of way.
4. Hole-in-One...or Two
Another awesome game. Bob is quite the putter. I don't think he'd ever miss with two shots and rarely with one. And I am glad the legacy of "Hole-in-One...or Two" lives on during halftime of Turkey Bowl. Here's to you Bob Barker... Here Here
3. Master Key
Not sure why I love this game so much, but I always have. I'd always looked forward to seeing this game, although it didn't seem to get as much air time as I would have liked.
2. Cliff Hangers
Yodaladi, yodaladiwho ...Amazing! See Cliff Hangers in a show and don't tell me the theme song doesn't get in your head. Watching that little climber ascend his way to the top of the mountain is a definte highlight of any show. Hopefully the contestants are good enough that the little guy does not plunge off the cliff.
1. Plinko
Everyone loves Plinko it seems. Contestants can win a good chunk of money. There's colorful Plinko chips and a huge Plinko board, along with the audience screaming at the contestant as to where to place the plinko chip to drop (like they can really be of help in the randomness of where the plinko chip bounces). What's not to like. Plinko always causes a lot of excitement in the audience because there's always a chance the chip bounces in the right direction landing in the center spot for big money. Causes a lot of excitement for the viewers at home too.
Honorable Mentions:
10 Chances, Safe Crackers, Path Finder, Card Game
