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Games Spotlight: Coming or Going

2009-01-06T23:47:00.000-05:00

Name: Coming or Going
Debut: October 2nd, 2003

Coming or Going is played for a four digit prize-- typically ranging in value from between $3,000 and $10,000. The contestant is presented with a string of four digits on a tilting platform which pivots around a central axis, like a see-saw. If the person tilts the platform to the left (also known as 'coming'), the digits string to the left, forming one price, or if the contestant tilts it to the right ('going'), the digits arrange themselves in the reverse order, forming another price (for example, $5,219 vs. $9,125). One of the two prices is the correct price of the prize. The contestant is asked whether he is "coming" or "going" and tilts the platform accordingly. If they are correct, bells and lights go off; if they are incorrect, a buzzer sounds.

Fun Fact: As of the time of this writing, Coming or Going is the only one on the show that does not contain a price reveal, either by game set, model, announcer, or host. The contestant simply knows he or she has won by the winning bells and flashing lights on the main prop, or lost by the buzzer and losing horns.

TPiR Blog: RSS Feed

2009-01-06T13:35:00.000-05:00

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Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2009-01-06T12:20:00.000-05:00

Money Game: Caren wins $299; Chevy Impala ($24,810)

Cliffhangers: Susan wins (17 steps); Kitchen Group

Clearance Sale: Jennifer lost; Luggage Set, Laptop Computer, and Sofa

Showcase Showdown #1: Jennifer wins with 90 cents

Now or Then: Tamera wins (�Then� February 1995); Trip to Maui, Hawaii

One Away: Michael lost; Jeep Wrangler ($23,674)

Side By Side: Elizabeth wins (Left Side); All Terrain Vehicle ($7599)

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

Showcase: Jennifer wins; Bracelet, Trip to Acapulco, Mexico, and Ford Escape Hybrid ($36,658 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2009-01-05T20:39:00.000-05:00

Grand Game: Jody wins $10,000 (Target Price $3.00)

Pathfinder: Brandon wins; Ford Focus ($16,872)

Squeeze Play: Joan wins (removed �1�); Trailer ($8685)

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

1 Right Price: Maggie lost; Trip to Napa Valley, California and Sedona, Arizona ($3828)

Balance Game: Steven lost ($350 + $2000 + $4000); Spa ($5350)

Dice Game: Claudia wins (rolled �5� and �1�); Ford Mustang ($24,514)

Showcase Showdown #2: Steven wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Joan wins; Gold Watches, Trip to Puerto Rico, and Jet Ski ($35,307 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right (OAD: 10-10-2008)

2009-01-02T12:48:00.000-05:00

Barker�s Bargain Bar: David wins; Floor Clock (Bargain of $2000) and Grill

Half Off: Nicole lost (2 Halves and Box #11); Box #6 Contained $10,000

More or Less: Beau lost; Riding Lawn Mower (Less than $1700), 55-inch TV, Massage Chair, and Dodge Charger

Showcase Showdown #1: Nicole wins with 75 cents

Check Out: Brittani wins ($1.83 difference); Dining Room Group

Pick A Pair: Isabella wins (chose �6�); Mexican Cruise ($2640)

Range Game: Sean lost; Dodge Caliber ($17,160)

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

Showcase: Nicole wins; Living Room Group, Coolers, and Party Boat ($34,677 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right (OAD: 11-13-2008)

2009-01-01T11:17:00.000-05:00

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)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right (OAD: 11-3-2008)

2008-12-31T13:33:00.000-05:00

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)

Games Spotlight: Dice Game

2008-12-30T23:09:00.000-05:00

Name: Dice Game
Debut: June 2nd, 1976

This game is played for a car. There are five digits in the price of the car; all are between 1-6, inclusive. The first digit is always lit up and therefore, given to the contestant. The contestant is then presented with four oversized dice, and must roll each one across a white line on a felt table. If the number rolled matches the second digit, the digit is revealed and shown on both screens (see image below); otherwise, the contestant must decide whether the actual digit is higher or lower than the roll which is then marked by an outline of lights. If the roll is a one or a six it is typically automatically marked higher or lower, respectively, since there are no digits that can be lower than one or higher than six per the game's rules. The die is then placed in the slot with the rolled number facing outwards. The remaining dice are played in the same way for the three remaining digits.

After all the dice have been rolled, the host will ask for reveal of the numbers one by one (which results in the correct digit being lit up above or below each individual die). This is not necessarily done in order that the dice were rolled to maintain suspense for the digits that are most in question.

Fun Fact: Dice Game was originally played for cars with four-digit prices, and the first digit was not given. During the 1980s, when cars under $6,667 were still common, the game was occasionally played for cars with five digit prices. When such cars were offered, the game was known as "Deluxe Dice Game;" which appeared for the first time on April 22, 1983. In these cases, the word "Deluxe" was added to the top of the game board, and an extra (removable) display box was added to for the free digit. On January 8, 1988 the game offered its last four-digit car and the five-digit version of Dice Game became permanent.

Today's Airing of The Price is Right (OAD: 10-29-2008)

2008-12-30T16:24:00.000-05:00

Eazy Az 1, 2, 3: Aisha lost; Flatware, Drum Set, and Desktop Computer

Gas Money: Shannon wins; Pontiac G6 ($21,491) and $10,000

Squeeze Play: Amber wins (removed �2�); Hot Tub ($6713)

Showcase Showdown #1: Shannon wins with 90 cents

Hi Lo: Deen wins; Living Room Group

Switcheroo: Michael wins Shopping Bag ($12), Finger Drums ($25), and Small Refrigerator ($32); Dodge Charger ($23,840)

1 Right Price: Marion wins; SCUBA Equipment ($2250) and Barbecue Grill

Showcase Showdown #2: Deen wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Deen wins; Trip to Vero Beach, Florida, New York, New York, and Japan ($30,857 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right (OAD: 11-18-2008)

2008-12-29T13:35:00.000-05:00

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)

Games Spotlight: That's Too Much!

2008-12-28T12:47:00.001-05:00

Name: That's Too Much!
Debut: April 19th, 2001

That's Too Much! is a pricing game that is traditionally played for a car. There is a row of 10 prizes, which are revealed to the contestant in order of increasing value one at a time. The contestant is asked to choose the first price in the row that is over the actual retail price of the car. When the contestant feels that the host has revealed the first price that is more than the actual retail price of the car, he/she says �That�s too much!� Then host asks if the contestant is correct and then the contestant is either buzzed meaning he/she is wrong it is revealed that he/she is correct. In both cases, following the win/lose sound effects, one of the beauties shows the actual retail price to the contestant, and the correct price (at which the contestant was supposed to stop at) is lit up among the ten prizes.

Fun Fact: The game is actually quite opposite to many pricing games on the show; instead of being closest to the actual retail price without going over, to win the game, the contestant is supposed to be closest to the actual retail price while going over.

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-26T13:17:00.000-05:00

Pushover: Timothy wins; Trip to Spain ($7845)

Stack the Deck: Amy lost (wins �3� and �7�); Pontiac G6 ($20,375)

Secret X: Silverio wins (X in the Middle); Furniture and Outdoor TV

Showcase Showdown #1: Amy wins with $1.00 + 90 cents ($1000)

Check Game: Julie lost (Check for $1000); Catamaran ($5795)

That�s Too Much: Rick wins; Ford Fusion ($21,775)

One Wrong Price: Angel lost; Wine Cabinet ($2295), Electric Guitar, and Motorcycle

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

Showcase: Amy wins; Massage Chair, Bedroom Group, and Hot Tub ($27,302 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right (OAD: 12-25-2007)

2008-12-25T14:07:00.000-05:00

Lucky 7: Mitchell lost; Ford Mustang Convertible ($25,466)

Plinko: Kristy wins $30,100 with 5 Plinko chips

Clock Game: Betty lost; Refrigerator ($749) and Beanbag Chairs

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

Double Prices: Bonnie wins; Snowmobile ($7998)

One Away: Carly wins; Chevy Impala ($22,135)

Pick A Pair: Sean wins (Cough Drops and Peperocini Cost $2.15); Bedroom Group

Showcase Showdown #2: Bonnie wins with 80 cents

Showcase: Bonnie wins ($44,594 in prizes); Range, Small Trailer, and Ski Boat

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-24T19:05:00.000-05:00

One Away: Sandra lost; Audi TT ($35,950)

Range Game: Tanya lost; 42-inch TV and Console ($5994)

Switch?: Judith lost with a �switch�; Billiards Table and SCUBA Gear

Showcase Showdown #1: Tanya wins with 85 cents

Squeeze Play: Jerome lost (removed �1�); Trip to Jamaica ($3182)

It�s In the Bag: Cheryle wins $4000

Dice Game: Michael wins (rolled �6�); Jeep Compass ($24,365)

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

Showcase: Cheryle wins; Range, Motorcycle, and Ford Mustang ($45,012)

Games Spotlight: Line em Up

2008-12-23T23:39:00.000-05:00

Name: Line em Up
Debut: March 10th, 1998

Line em Up is a pricing game played for a car plus three additional prizes; one worth between $10 and $98, and two worth between $300 and $1,000. The 1st and last numbers of the car are given in a yellow, vertical frame. The prices of the other 3 items are lined up vertically between the first and last numbers of the car. The contestant must slide these prices horizontally so that the digits in the price of the car line up in the frame. The first and third prizes always have three-digit prices, while the second has a two-digit price. If the contestant correctly lines up the prizes on the first try, he/she wins the car and all the prizes; if not, the number of correct digits in the car (out of 3) are displayed (but not the location of the correct/incorrect digits) and the contestant is allowed to adjust accordingly. If the price is still not correct the second time, the game ends.

Fun Fact: The game concept was developed by then associate producer (and future sole producer) Kathy Greco.

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-23T22:57:00.000-05:00

Punch A Bunch: Rebecca wins $100 with 4 punches

Lucky 7: Eric lost; Pontiac Vibe ($18,621)

Most Expensive: Josette wins; Sofa, 65-inch Santa Claus, and 56-inch TV

Showcase Showdown #1: Rebecca wins with 75 cents

Hi Lo: Ashlie wins; Bedroom Group

Cover Up: Larry wins; Chevy HHR ($20,974)

Side By Side: Carol wins (Right Side); Motorcycle ($9189)

Showcase Showdown #2: Ashlie wins with 85 cents

Showcase: Rebecca wins; Laptop Computer, Soaking Tub, and Trip to Japan ($27,148 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-22T19:28:00.000-05:00

Any Number: Hysha wins Honda Pilot ($27,891); Luggage Set ($650)

Plinko: Patrick wins $2500 with 4 Plinko chips

Freeze Frame: Claire lost; Trailer ($7995)

Showcase Showdown #1: Patrick wins with 90 cents

Pass the Buck: Robert wins $5000 (Card 2) and Honda Civic (Card 6)

Eazy Az 1, 2, 3: John lost; Stemware, Barbecue Grill, and Pair of Surfboards

Pick A Number: Michael lost (chose �6�); Armoire and Desktop Computer ($8829)

Showcase Showdown #2: John wins with 90 cents

Showcase: Double Overbid; �The Price is Right Train Depot� Showcase, Game Table, Sauna, and Motorcycle; Trip to Miami, Florida, Germany, and China

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-19T13:47:00.000-05:00

Spelling Bee: Teresa wins (CAR card); Ford Fusion

Clock Game: Traci wins Day Bed ($1329); Day Sailer ($3295)

Pushover: Tanya wins by �Coming�; Trip to New York, New York ($6584)

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

Grocery Game: Lori lost ($24.95); Dining Room Group

Money Game: Kaivan wins $279; Chevy Equinox ($25,243)

1 Right Price: Roderick lost; Handbags ($1325) and Dumbbells

Showcase Showdown #2: Roderick wins with 75 cents

Showcase: Roderick wins; Living Room Group, Piano, Trip to London, England ($19,618 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-18T22:19:00.000-05:00

Lucky 7: Dawnkylee lost; Ford Fusion ($23,814)

Grand Game: Natalie wins $10 (Target Price $7.00)

Pushover: Susan wins; Jet Ski ($9398)

Showcase Showdown #1: Susan wins with 85 cents

Cover Up: Alvin lost; Jeep Compass ($24,380)

Freeze Frame: Thomas lost; Bed ($3097)

Switch?: Syreathea wins without a �switch�; Drum Set and Motorscooter

Showcase Showdown #2: Alvin wins with 90 cents

Showcase: Susan wins; End Table, Trip to San Francisco, California, Hotel for Dogs, and Pontiac Solstice ($41,911 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-17T12:52:00.000-05:00

Money Game: Susie wins $239; Ford Mustang ($24,284)

Coming or Going: Joseph wins by �Going�; Hot Tub ($8579)

Race Game: Michael wins Make Up and Lobster Tennis Ball Machine; Desktop Computer and Sofa

Showcase Showdown #1: Joseph wins with 60 cents

That�s Too Much: Martha lost; Chevy Impala ($23,795)

Pick A Pair: Curtis wins (Syrup and Bird Seed Cost $4.99);

Squeeze Play: Gessy lost (removed �9�); Snowmobile ($6599)

Showcase Showdown #2: Curtis wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Curtis wins; $1000 in Cash, Trip to New York, New York, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Tahiti ($25,246 in prizes)

History is Made! Perfect Showcase Bid!

2008-12-16T23:58:00.000-05:00

History was made on The Price is Right earlier today when a man named Terry bid $23,743 on his showcase. That's not the shocking part-- look at what the actual retail price was...

Could Drew Carey show any less emotion? Could Sharon be any more bummed after losing while being off by less than $500? Nonetheless, an absolutely historic day for The Price is Right...

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-16T23:24:00.000-05:00

Any Number: David wins Pontiac G6 ($21,836); MP3 Player Set ($750)

It�s In the Bag: Zachary wins $2000

Switch?: Terry wins with a �switch�; Pair of Bicycles and Desktop Computer

Showcase Showdown #1: Terry wins with 90 cents

Swap Meet: Jamie wins (Coffee Center $1000); Dining Room Table, Purses and Shoes, and Pair of Bicycles ($1000)

One Away: Sharon wins; Pontiac Vibe ($18,546)

Pick A Number: Julie wins (chose �5�); 46-inch TV and Entertainment Center ($5077(

Showcase Showdown #2: Sharon wins with 80 cents

Showcase: Terry wins (Double Showcase Winner); Karaoke System, Billiard Table, and Travel Trailer; Trip to Chicago, Illinois, Canada, Scotland, and South Africa ($56,437 in prizes)

Games Spotlight: Race Game

2008-12-16T21:34:00.001-05:00

Name: Race Game
Debut: August 14th, 1974

A stalwart of The Price is Right, Race Game is typically played for four prizes, each worth between roughly $400 and $4,000. The contestant is presented with four price tags, each representing the price of one of four prizes. They are given 45 seconds to place the tags on hooks in front of the correct prizes. After placing all four tags, the contestant returns to the display to the audience's left and pulls a lever; this causes the display to show the number of tags which have been correctly placed. If anything less than four is displayed, the contestant must rearrange the tags and pull the lever again. They may continue to do this as many times as they can within the time limit.

If at any point the contestant pulls the lever and has all four tags correct, the game ends and they win all four prizes-- otherwise, they win whatever prizes they have correctly tagged when the 45 second time limit expires. In the event the contestant is in the middle of a switch when time expires, they are usually allowed to complete it and pull the lever a final time. The contestant is not allowed to pull the lever unless all of the price tags have been placed at a prize. The only way to win nothing in Race Game is to get no correct prices for all four prizes after the time runs out.

Fun Fact: It is impossible for a contestant to win exactly three of the prizes, as any three prizes being correctly tagged would necessitate the fourth tag being with the correct prize. For this reason, the display that shows the number of correct prizes cannot light up the number "3".

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-15T19:57:00.000-05:00

Any Number: Andrew wins Sofa ($849); Honda Civic ($20,167)

Most Expensive: Leslie wins; Golf Equipment, Floor Clock (Most Expensive), and Boots

Range Game: Jennifer wins; Trailer ($11,880)

Showcase Showdown #1: Andrew wins with 80 cents

Check Out: Matthew lost (-$4.78); Honda Accord

Secret X: Andrew wins (X in the Middle); Bedroom Group

Bonkers: Annette wins; Trip to Ireland ($5068)

Showcase Showdown #2: Andrew wins with 90 cents

Showcase: Andrew (#2) wins; Laptop Computer, Cruise of the Caribbean, and Ski Boat ($38,187 in prizes)

Today's Airing of The Price is Right

2008-12-12T22:41:00.000-05:00

Freeze Frame: Brenda wins; Sailboat ($9627)

Switch?: Francis wins without a �switch�; Motorcycle and Fireplace

Ten Chances: Alexander wins Tote Bag ($40) and Cruiser Bicycle ($620); Chrysler PT Cruiser

Showcase Showdown #1: Francis wins with 70 cents

One Wrong Price: Beverly lost; Tea Set (Wrong Price $2350), Massage Chair, and Desktop Computer

Bullseye: Jessica wins; Designer Dresses and Shoes

Dice Game: Nancy lost (rolled �1�); Mercury Milan ($21,452)

Showcase Showdown #2: Jessica wins with 70 cents

Showcase: Jessica wins; Bathtub, Bedroom Group, and Catamaran ($30,525 in prizes)