CBS’sWheel of Fortunefirst premieredin 1975 and was created by Merv Griffin, the same person who createdJeopardy!.
The game is simple and comparable to the iconic game Hangman.
Players spin a massive2,400 pound wheelwith monetary amounts on it.
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Players can either win big bucks or lose their gains.
If they’re right, they have the option of flipping the mystery wedge.
Now here’s where the rules get a little tricky.
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If the person wins the $10,000 prize, they don’t have access to the money right away.
So I can understand some of the players' hesitancy.
If played at the appropriate times, flipping the mystery wedge could be a strategic move.
Plus, on an entertaining level, it’s just more exciting to see players taking more risks.
After all, isn’t that what competition is all about?
New episodes ofWheel of Fortune Season 42air nightly on ABC.
