An hour long show that rarely gives its contestants the big prize, which compared to other Australian game shows is not that much anyway. Contestants are more often than not tempted with forfeiting the few thousand dollars they've managed to get out of the machine in the hope of a few extra shots! Rarely does it convert into the big win. The fact that the show replaced Eddie's Hot Seat that gave away a lot of money, Channel 9 must have put this on as a cheaper option. I've not watched the British version of the show, so cannot compare, but Woodbridge's version is such a slow moving, low energy show - perhaps far more suited to the ABC. Leave it to Deal or No Deal, a 30 minute fast paced show that regularly gives away big amounts for feel good game show entertainment.
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Somewhat different to the UK version
opsbooks29 February 2024
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The best aspect of the Australian version is the host, Todd Woodbridge. Instead of sticking to the banal format of his UK counterpart, Todd connects with his contestants, getting natural reactions and encouraging interaction with members of the audience. He's a natural before the cameras, somewhat similar to the legendary Bradley Walsh on the UK version of 'The Chase'.
In some ways, the audience, present only in the UK version of the show, is a negative. The machine appears to be a dumbed down version of the original. Look at the front top row and you'll see that the tokens are partially over the edge. In the UK show, the top front tokens do not protrude past the edge.
Personally I enjoy both versions while working on the computer. Neither measure up to the original version of 'The Chase' but they are a pleasant background amusement.
In some ways, the audience, present only in the UK version of the show, is a negative. The machine appears to be a dumbed down version of the original. Look at the front top row and you'll see that the tokens are partially over the edge. In the UK show, the top front tokens do not protrude past the edge.
Personally I enjoy both versions while working on the computer. Neither measure up to the original version of 'The Chase' but they are a pleasant background amusement.
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