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Name: Triple Play
Debut: October 2, 2000

Debuting on the season premiere of the 29th season of The Price is Right, Triple Play is played for 3 cars. Three cars are revealed in order of expense. The first car is detailed, then 2 price tags are shown and the contestant is to choose which price is closest to the actual retail price of the car without going over. If correct, then the contestant moves onto the second car. There are 3 price tags to choose from for the 2nd car. Again, the contestant must pick the price closes to the actual retain price of the second vehicle without going over. If he/she is correct again, then the contestant moves onto the third car. For this car, there are now 4 price tags; same rules apply-- the one closest to the ARP without going over must be selected. If the contestant chooses correctly yet again, then he/she wins all 3 cars. If at any point during the game the contestant chooses incorrectly, then the game is over and they win no cars. The contestant is not permitted to stop at any time, so the game is an all-or-nothing proposition.

Odds Of Winning: If you randomly select from the price tags displayed, you have a 1 in 24 chance of winning all three cars.

Labels: games spotlight, triple play

Most Expensive: Emily wins; Dining Room Table (Most Expensive), 32-inch TV, and Exercise Bicycle

It’s In the Bag: Bernadine wins $4000

Card Game: Amanda wins ($2000 card); Pontiac Vibe ($17,695)

Showcase Showdown #1: Bernadine wins with 35 cents

Secret X: Nancy wins (X in the Middle); Trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cover Up: Jessica lost; Pontiac G6 ($21,956)

Barker’s Bargain Bar: Marta lost; Wine Cabinet and All Terrain Vehicle (Bargain of $800)

Showcase Showdown #2: Nancy wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Bernadine wins; Telephones, Trip to Mexico, and Travel Trailer ($34,396 in prizes)

2 For the Price of 1: Jane lost (chose third number); Luggage ($650) and Trip to San Francisco, California

Cliffhangers: Kimberly lost; Dodge Avenger

Take Two: Kenneth lost (Dining Room Table and Golf Equipment Total $4074);

Showcase Showdown #1: Jane wins with 85 cents

Stack the Deck: Nakita lost (wins “8”, “2”, and “1”); Ford Mustang ($23,815)

Side By Side: Edith wins (Right Side); Hot Tub ($8579)

Clock Game: Laura wins Desk and Chair ($899); Ski Equipment ($1913)

Showcase Showdown #2: Laura wins with 60 cents

Showcase: Jane wins; Digital Camera, Desktop Computer, and Chevy Impala ($29,148 in prizes)

Name: Five Price Tags
Debut: September 26th, 1972

Five Price Tags is played for a car and uses four small prizes. The contestant is presented with four prizes (one at a time) and must choose whether the given price of an item (such as a mop, board game, etc.) is true or false. If the contestant chooses correctly, they get one "choice" to be used later. If they are incorrect, they do not get a "choice" for that given prize and you move onto the next one. If the contestant fails to get any of the true/false prices correct, then the game is over. After the contestant has gone through the four small prizes, a board is wheeled out which contains five price tags, each of which has a value on them which could be the price of the car. The contestant gets to choose as many price tags as he/she won by correctly identifying the small prize prices, and they are pulled off the board one by one, revealing either a "NO" or a "WIN!"

The game ends when the contestant chooses the price of the car (resulting in a win) or exhausts all of their choices they have earned without revealing a "WIN!" behind a price tag (resulting in a loss).

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One Wrong Price: Brandi wins; Elliptical Trainer, Louis Vitton Accessories (Wrong Price $3022), and Cupboard

Grand Game: Kevin wins $10 (Target Price $8.00)

Mastey Key: Lois wins (Key #1); Headphones, Cradle, and Chevy HHR

Showcase Showdown #1: Lois wins with $1.00 ($1000)

Magic #: Alexandra lost (Magic Number $1213); All Terrain Vehicle and Billiard Table

That’s Too Much: Deandre lost; Dodge Nitro ($25,120)

Balance Game: Christopher lost ($554 + $1000 + $3000); Trip to Jamaica ($5554)

Showcase Showdown #2: Deandre wins with 75 cents

Showcase: Lois wins; Flowers for a Year, Dining Room Group, and Piano ($44,378 in prizes)

Range Game: Joyce wins; Snowmobile ($7995)

Temptation: Barac wins; Outdoor Stove, Writing Instruments, Exercise Bicycle, and $5000 in Cash; Mini Cooper Convertible ($23,895)

Switch?: Sharon wins without a “switch”; SCUBA Equipment and Motorscooter

Showcase Showdown #1: Barac wins with 95 cents

Squeeze Play: Nicole lost (removed “1”); Travel Trailer ($14,195)

Pick A Pair: Laura wins (Gatorade and Soup Cost $1.29); Outdoor Furniture and Patio Heaters

Money Game: Laura wins; Ford Fusion ($21,649)

Showcase Showdown #2: Laura (#2) wins with 45 cents

Showcase: Laura wins; Cellular Phone, 26-inch TV, and Chevy Malibu Hybrid ($49,142 in prizes)

Name: Secret "X"
Debut: September 14th, 1977

The set for this game is a large, yellow, square tic-tac-toe board. There is a "hidden X" in the middle, vertical row, and the contestant has a chance to use UP TO three X's to make a tic-tac-toe with the middle squares. The game is won if the contestant can make three in a row using their X's and the mystery X. The mystery X has to be used to win! Contestants are given a free X to place in any of the six squares not in the middle column and then are presented with the opportunity to win two more. Two small prizes are given; and each has two prices. The contestant must correctly guess which price is correct for each individual small prize; if the contestant is correct; they win an additional X to place on the board, if they are incorrect, the do not win the X for that prize. In the event the contestant gets NEITHER of the additional prizes correct (and therefore does not win any additional X's) the game is over, since there is no way to make three in a row. As long as at least one X is one, the contestant places it on the board in a position where three in a row can be made, and the middle column spins around to reveal the location of the mystery X.

Game Strategy: Contestants are discouraged by either the host or the crowd if they attempt to place an X in the middle row, because this placement can only win with one possible secret X position (the center). Therefore, the placement of the three X's that offers the best odds of winning are in one corner in one of the empty columns, and the two corners in the opposite column (three X's can be made horizontally or diagonally).

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Lucky 7: Marcel lost; Mercury Milan ($21,397)

Plinko: Buffy wins with 4 Plinko chips

Bonkers: Shiloh lost; Jet Ski ($9398)

Showcase Showdown #1: Shiloh wins with 85 cents

Eazy Az 1, 2, 3: Megan wins; Gumball Machine, Sofa, and Motorcycle

Pass the Buck: Gena wins $6000; Chevy Cobalt

Double Prices: Nathan lost; Travel Trailer ($11,880)

Showcase Showdown #2: Megan wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Shiloh wins; Floor Clock, Bedroom Group, and Spa ($24,861 in prizes)

Golden Road: Jeffrey lost (Plastic Ruler 72 cents); Electric Guitar ($679), Iron Bed ($3958), and Porsche 911

Freeze Frame: Erica wins; Hot Tub ($5498)

Most Expensive: Kathy wins; Wine Cabinet, Lobster Tennis Ball Machine, and 46-inch TV (Most Expensive)

Showcase Showdown #1: Jeffrey wins with 85 cents

Gas Money: Aldo lost; Ford Mustang ($23,520)

Grocery Game: Fara lost (Total $21.44); Dining Room Group

Pushover: Rebecca lost; Snowmobile ($6599)

Showcase Showdown #2: Rebecca wins with 65 cents

Showcase: Rebecca wins; Living Room Group, Maid Service, and a Party Barge ($32,560 in prizes)

Half Off: John wins $10,000 (2 Halves and Box #14)

Let ‘Em Roll: Andrea wins $2500; Pontiac Vibe

Pick A Number: Yvonne lost (chose “5”); Hot Tub ($7213)

Showcase Showdown #1: Andrea wins with 70 cents

Eazy Az 1, 2, 3: Kelley wins; Lounge Chair, Riding Lawn Mower, and Wine Cooler

Double Prices: April wins; Pair of Motorcycles ($5198)

One Away: Christopher lost; Chrysler PT Cruiser ($19,624)

Showcase Showdown #2: April wins with $1.00 ($1000)

Showcase: April wins; Camcorder, Laptop Computer, and Trip to South Africa ($30,731 in prizes)

Name: Eazy Az 1-2-3
Debut: April 25th, 1996

The contestant is shown 3 different prizes. Then, 3 blocks are brought out to the contestant and the contestant is to arrange the blocks on the prizes from least expensive to most expensive (1 being the least expensive, 2 being the next least expensive, and 3 being the most expensive). If the blocks are on the correct prizes, then the contestant wins all of the prizes.

Historical Fact: Eazy az 1-2-3 on the American version of TPiR was created by then-host and executive producer Bob Barker.

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Money Game: Trenton wins; Ford Focus ($16,345)

Punch A Bunch: Lila wins $500 with 4 punches

Shopping Spree: Stacey wins ($5100 to spend); Motorscooter, Home Gym, Stemware, and High Chair

Showcase Showdown #1: Trenton wins with 90 cents

Check Out: Sandra wins (+$1.20); Patio Heater and Barbecue Grill

Coming or Going: Amy wins by “Coming”; Go Cart ($4598)

Cover Up: Ronnie lost; Chevy Impala ($23,920)

Showcase Showdown #2: Ronnie wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Trenton wins; Range, Trip to Italy, and Boat ($59,789 in prizes)

Half Off: Shirley lost (2 Halves and Box #3); Box #9 contained $10,000

Squeeze Play: Colette lost (removed “4”); Catamaran ($4745)

Hole in One: Celeste wins (Putts from Line 2); Ford Ranger

Showcase Showdown #1: Colette wins with 85 cents

1 Right Price: Robert wins; Desk and Elliptical Trainer ($1599)

Dice Game: Christopher lost (rolled “2”); Ford Fusion ($21,245)

Flip Flop: George wins by “flopping”; Bed ($4298)

Showcase Showdown #2: Christopher wins with 75 cents

Showcase: Christopher wins; Jukebox, Camcorder, and Dodge Charger ($31,895 in prizes)

Blogcritics.org brings us this tidbit about the frontman for Antagonist being on the November 10th episode of TPiR!

Carlos Garcia, frontman for Antagonist, appeared as a contestant on the November 10th edition of The Price is Right. The episode was recorded in September while the band was on tour behind their debut album Exist. They decided to spend a day at a recording of the show when Garcia was called down as a contestant, winning his bid and winning in his game on stage.

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Here at TPiR Blog, we strive to find something that keeps readers coming back. A lot of questions we receive via e-mail involve pricing games, their rules, and the different scenarios in which they can be won or lost. Therefore, we've decided to run a "Games Spotlight" series. Every few days, we'll post a TPiR pricing game and an in-depth description of how to play, along with any relevant history, strategy, or fun facts. Check back often and look for YOUR favorite game!

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Name: Pathfinder
Debut: April 7th, 1987

Pathfinder is typically played for a car and uses three small prizes that are involved in the gameplay. A contestant stands on the center square on a five by five grid with a digit in each square (25 digits). This digit is the first number in the price of the vehicle, and is lit up on a board at the rear of the game's set. The contestant is to attempt to move to the next number of the car. The next number is either the number in front of the contestant, the number in back, the number to the left, or the number to the right. The contestant keeps moving the same way (without using the same number twice) until he/she gets a number wrong. In the event the contestant picks an incorrect number, he/she returns to the previous space and must try to win another chance to move by guessing the price of 1 of 3 different small (2-digit) prizes such as a boom box, kitchen mop, or cookie jar (et cetera). If the contestant manages to step on all 5 of the numbers in the price of the car, then he/she wins the car. The game is lost if the contestant makes an incorrect step with no small prizes left or guesses the final small prize incorrectly after having already made an incorrect step.

Historical Fact: When Pathfinder debuted in 1987, the price of some cars was less than $10,000. In this case, the center space where the contestant began was an asterisk, the first window in the overhead display was a dollar sign, and the contestant needed to light up all four digits in the car's price.

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TPiR Primetime Special: TPiR Salutes The Troops!

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Switch?: Jacob wins with a “switch”; 47-inch TV and Pair of Motorcycles

Let ‘Em Roll: Deborah wins; Mini-Cooper Convertible

Freeze Frame: Robin lost; Trip to Belgium ($7362)

Showcase Showdown #1: Jacob wins with $1.00 ($1000)

Card Game: Samuel wins ($2000 card); Ford F-150 ($19,120)

Race Game: Chad wins (35 seconds left); Game Table, Range, Bowling Equipment, and Home Theater System

Squeeze Play: Ashley wins (removed “4”); Waverunner ($9298)

Showcase Showdown #2: Ashley wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Ashley wins; Dining Room Group, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Games, 70-inch TV, and Ford Fusion ($48,732 in prizes)

It’s In the Bag: Kimberly lost $2000

Most Expensive: Shon lost; Secretary Desk (Most Expensive), Golf Equipment, and Refrigerator

One Away: Linda lost; Honda Element ($22,654)

Showcase Showdown #1: Kimberly wins with 90 cents

Balance Game: Charles wins ($838 + $2000 + $4000); Bed ($6838)

Lucky 7: Scott lost; Honda Accord ($24,128)

Side By Side: Amanda wins (Right Side); Off Road Vehicle ($7999)

Showcase Showdown #2: Amanda wins with 90 cents

Showcase: Kimberly wins; Living Room Group, $1000 Gift Card, and Grand Piano ($21,957 in prizes)

Cover Up:Christopher wins; Jeep Wrangler ($22,814)

Cliffhangers: Karin wins (18 steps); Trip to New Orleans, Louisiana

Clock Game: Mylissa wins Sofa ($1679); Sailboat ($1995)

Showcase Showdown #1: Mylissa wins with 70 cents

1 Right Price: David wins; Motorcycle and Electric Fireplace ($1999)

Money Game: Paula wins $125; Pontiac Vibe ($18,486)

Bullseye: Sharon hits $10.47; Dining Room Group

Showcase Showdown #2: Sharon wins with 50 cents

Showcase: Mylissa wins; Trip to Paris, France, Engagement Ring, and Ford Mustang Convertible ($46,037 in prizes)

Any Number: LaTanya wins Dodge Avenger ($22,130); Side Cabinet

Coming or Going: Steven wins by “Coming”; Trip to Mexico City, Mexico

Grand Game: Nicholas wins $100 (Target Price $6.50)

Showcase Showdown #1: LaTanya wins with 80 cents

Line ‘Em Up: John wins; Chevy HHR ($18,924)

One Wrong Price: Eunice wins; Espresso Machine (Wrong Price $1500), Grandfather Clock, and Home Theater System

Double Prices: Debra wins by default; 63-inch Plasma TV ($5999)

Showcase Showdown #2: Debra wins with 75 cents

Showcase: Debra wins; Dining Room Table, Coca-Cola Machine, Player Guitar, Range ($27,592 in prizes)

Dice Game: Armando lost; Jeep Wrangler ($22,315)

One Wrong Price: Melanie lost; Louis Vuitton Accessories, Pair of Surfboards, and 50-inch Plasma TV ($3098)

Cliffhangers: Jewels lost (25 steps); Living Room Group

Showcase Showdown #1: Jewels wins with 95 cents

Clock Game: Lorri lost; Car Stereo System ($1342) and Treadmill

Flip Flop: Robert lost by “flopping”; Pair of Motorscooters ($3598)

Pass the Buck: Shantell lost $3000; Pontiac G6

Showcase Showdown #2: Shantell wins with 50 cents

Showcase: Shantell wins; 32-inch TV, Desktop Computer, and Travel Trailer ($28,555 in prizes)

Money Game: Ellethe wins $196; Pontiac G6 ($21,956)

Plinko: Willie wins $20,500 with 4 Plinko chips

Pushover: Carlos wins; Trailer ($5995)

Showcase Showdown #1: Willie wins by default with 10 cents

Clearance Sale: Julie lost; Xbox 360 and Games, Dining Room Table, and Riding Lawn Mower

Range Game: Jacqueline lost; Ford Mustang ($23,520)

Hi Lo: Matthew lost; Living Room Group

Showcase Showdown #2: Julie wins with 50 cents

Showcase: Willie wins; Sauna, Trip to Hawaii, and Chevy Equinox ($50,791 in prizes)

Stack the Deck: Kandace lost (wins “1”); Ford Focus ($16,872)

Check Game: Alex lost (Check for $5400); 46-inch TV ($3198)

One Wrong Price: Dennis lost; Dining Room Table (Wrong Price $2500), Popcorn Cart, and Golf Equipment

Showcase Showdown #1: Kandace wins with $2.00 ($21,000)

Any Number: Alyssa wins Chevy Cobalt ($18,135); Freezer ($649) and $7.20

Pushover: Laura wins; Trip to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil ($7842)

Secret X: Donwanne lost (X at the Bottom); Hot Tub

Showcase Showdown #2: Laura wins with 50 cents

Showcase: Laura wins; Living Room Group, Pair of Motorscooters, and Cruise of the Mediterranean ($31,288 in prizes)

Half Off: Cynthia wins $10,000 + $1500 (3 Halves and Box #4)

Flip Flop: Ebony wins by “flip flopping”; Electric Vehicle ($7995)

Pocket Change: Philip lost with $1.00 ($1.25 for car); Ford Focus ($16,345)

Showcase Showdown #1: Cynthia wins with 95 cents

Double Prices: Joseph lost; Hot Tub ($6328)

Pick A Pair: Paul wins (Hot Pockets and Milk Balls Cost $2.49); Trip to Ireland

That’s Too Much: Melody wins; Dodge Caliber ($17,200)

Showcase Showdown #2: Joseph wins with 75 cents

Showcase: Joseph wins; Dining Room Group, Blockbuster Gift Card, 26-inch TV, and Chevy HHR ($30,829 in prizes)

Although she had an airshow to prepare for the next day, she said she was happy she'd decided to be a part of the 350 member audience representing the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, retirees, disabled veterans and family members during a special taping of the daytime game show Sept. 10.

"This is an awesome opportunity to represent the Air Force and the Thunderbirds. I wouldn't have missed this opportunity for the world," she said of the "Salute to the Military" episode that is scheduled to air on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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Cover Up: Sandy lost; Pontiac Vibe ($18,561)

Danger Price: Debra lost (Danger Price $1535); Tea Set, Luggage Set, Floor Clock ($1535), and Desktop Computer ($2098)

Make Your Move: Tony lost; “The Price is Right” Video Game ($40), Dining Room Table ($995), and Motorcycle ($8670)

Showcase Showdown #1: Debra wins with 80 cents

Bonkers: Russell lost; Piano ($5395)

Pass the Buck: David wins; $5000 and Chrysler PT Cruiser

1 Right Price: Shirley wins; Bar Set ($3019) and Arcade Game ($4895)

Showcase Showdown #2: David wins by default with 5 cents

Showcase: David wins; Electronic Book, Bedroom Group, and Snowmobile ($42,595 in prizes)

Range Game: Fermin lost; Trip to Costa Rica ($5290)

Most Expensive: Anne lost; Wood Stove, Billiard Table (Most Expensive), and Electric Guitar

Spelling Bee: Michael wins $4000 with 5 cards; Dodge Nitro

Showcase Showdown #1: Fermin wins with 85 cents

Now or Then: Parma wins (“Then” October 1994); Bedroom Group

Squeeze Play: Myrna lost (removed “1”); Pair of Motorcycles ($5198)

Dice Game: Sarah wins (rolled “4” and “5”); Pontiac G6 ($21,245)

Showcase Showdown #2: Myrna wins with 55 cents

Showcase: Myrna wins; Trip to Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Range, and Pontiac Solstice ($33,143 in prizes)

Lucky 7: Taylor wins ($1 left); Ford Mustang Convertible ($21,895)

Punch A Bunch: Leah wins $5150 with 4 punches + 2 Second Chances

Switch?: Cristina wins without a “switch”; Trip to Aspen, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia

Showcase Showdown #1: Taylor wins with $2.00 ($26,000)

More or Less: Anne lost; Tennis Equipment (Less than $1500), Stemware (Less than $2000), Armoire (Less than $1100), and Chevy Malibu Hybrid

Grocery Game: Tore wins (Total $20.05); 19-inch TV, a Nintendo Wii, and Games

Coming or Going: Dorothy lost by “Going”; Sailboat ($9627)

Showcase Showdown #2: Tore wins with 55 cents

Showcase: Taylor wins; Flag of the USA, Trip to Boston, Massachusetts, and Dodge Charger ($79,897 in prizes)