Well folks...DoND Syndicated has began taping, and thanks to
http://hollywoodjunket.com/blog/ they have uploaded some pictures from the tapings. Go take a look!
Also, the rules are released. Here's how it stands..
THE BOARD
$0.01
$1
$5
$10
$25
$50
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
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$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
$7,500
$10,000
$25,000
$50,000
$75,000
$100,000
$250,000
$500,000
So a $500,000 top prize for daytime? Not bad at all!
Also, the case picking is a little awkward:
5-5-4-2-2-1-1
Kinda wished they keep the UK format of 5-3-3-3-3-3. But still, we'll see how this pays out...
CONTESTANT SELECTION
A wheel with the 22 numbers is spun, while a ball is placed in the wheel. Which ever number the ball lands on is the numbered case held by the chosen contestant. Also, that player DOES NOT have any family/support for their game, as in the prime time version. Now we can expect some risk takers!
THE BANKER
The Banker for this version will base his offers on how much he likes the players, just like the UK version. Also, he will try to play more psychological games with the players. Could we see a $26,000 Trap Offer just like in the UK? It's possible, so we'll see how well The Banker does in defending his pockets.
So that's what we know so far. What do you guys think? Personally, I think this version is going to be sooooooooo much better than the prime time version. I always believed that not every game show needs to have a $1,000,000 top prize. The $500,000 prize is very nice, and the board seems to be balanced as well.