Granted, I liked when they implemented the classic Joker's Wild on the new version, but I think that they shouldn't have come up with a "new" bonus round (where you have to get 3 of a kind to win), and done away with the "Face The Devil" bonus game. I think that's a big part of what made the show so popular, and it still would've been fun. Kline & Friends certainly wrecked the show when they re-released it.
I prefer the newer bonus round, because it's more Vegas-like (i.e. 3 in a row). Face the Devil also had the 3-in-a-row element (Natural Triple), but this one was much better.
@gameshowguy2000 True, but "Face The Devil" also involved a higher risk of losing. If you remember, the player had to spin without hitting the Devil (which was hidden on 1 of the wheels) while accumulating money in the pot, with the target amount being at least $1,000 (instead of having a certain number of spins with a 3-of-a-kind required to win). And the odds of the Devil appearing were generally 1:6. But if that happened, the player lost the bonus game.
@erikdraven1731 The exception was in round two, where there were five panels in the third window instead of four. Yes, the sixty was on the second window, but I think it was merely eye candy and never really used.
You know IMO the format of this isn't necessarily that bad, the idea of the definitions is a pretty creative idea and if this had launched a few years earlier or later it might have succeeded of course a shortage of time slots screwed this show as well.
I rather like the echo. It gives the video that "in studio" feel.
And jeez, does Jody have an itchy finger or what?
HarlemHyena 4 months ago
Granted, I liked when they implemented the classic Joker's Wild on the new version, but I think that they shouldn't have come up with a "new" bonus round (where you have to get 3 of a kind to win), and done away with the "Face The Devil" bonus game. I think that's a big part of what made the show so popular, and it still would've been fun. Kline & Friends certainly wrecked the show when they re-released it.
crich812 7 months ago
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I prefer the newer bonus round, because it's more Vegas-like (i.e. 3 in a row). Face the Devil also had the 3-in-a-row element (Natural Triple), but this one was much better.
gameshowguy2000 6 months ago
@gameshowguy2000 True, but "Face The Devil" also involved a higher risk of losing. If you remember, the player had to spin without hitting the Devil (which was hidden on 1 of the wheels) while accumulating money in the pot, with the target amount being at least $1,000 (instead of having a certain number of spins with a 3-of-a-kind required to win). And the odds of the Devil appearing were generally 1:6. But if that happened, the player lost the bonus game.
crich812 5 months ago
I've watched a dozen episodes of this show and noticed that there are four possibilities on each wheel, with one exception:
ROUND ONE:
5-10-20-40 in the first window
20-30-40-50 in the second window
5-20-30-Joker in the third window
ROUND TWO:
10-15-20-30 in the first window
10-30-40-50 in the second window
10-20-40-Joker-Opponent's Choice in the third window
How often did Opponent's Choice show up, though? I know it appeared at least once, or was it scrapped early on in the cash format?
gatorman295 9 months ago
@gatorman295 I noticed a 60 on the second window at 5:07... was that the exception you mentioned???
erikdraven1731 7 months ago
@erikdraven1731 The exception was in round two, where there were five panels in the third window instead of four. Yes, the sixty was on the second window, but I think it was merely eye candy and never really used.
gatorman295 7 months ago
I love Joker's Wild they should make a version on it (2011).
78thefirstlady 1 year ago
weird to see pat finn on something besides the big spin, and with glasses...
domirules28 1 year ago
You know IMO the format of this isn't necessarily that bad, the idea of the definitions is a pretty creative idea and if this had launched a few years earlier or later it might have succeeded of course a shortage of time slots screwed this show as well.
Nickle98499 2 years ago
Ladies and gentlemen, The Joker's Wild is a game of definitions.
2005dave 2 years ago
Only on this version! LOL
It was decent though.
SuperGamer7 2 years ago
Michael Cedar was the first long-running champ of the show, but would be overtaken by Donna McKeeley and Thomas Van Dyke.
Hondo20132 3 years ago
The third contestant is from Whittier, CA? sweet, I have an aunt and uncle living in that city.
Nickle98499 3 years ago
This is Episode #3 of this particular version?
gameshowguy2000 3 years ago
It does sound a little echoey, but other than that, great quality in picture.
devares2006 3 years ago
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Sounds echoey. Must've been a YouTube error, eh?
TVLubber 3 years ago
No, that's how it came out on the DVD that I acquired.
sigmafan 3 years ago
It Sounds good. what's wrong with you?
bellybutton4 3 years ago 2
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Nothing. Just curious.
TVLubber 3 years ago
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TVLubber 3 years ago
I agree the new version is good. Pat Finn is a great host. He went on to host another show I love Shop Til' You Drop.
RealTime88 3 years ago