RACE TO A BILLION - REBIRTH - ROUND 28 [SIGNUPS WELCOME]

I can take it. Nice to be charitable sometimes. Also, I'll reserve 10 in case I'm asleep when it's my turn to pick one.

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Let's go with lucky number 7.

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Normally when one says "lucky" it tends to go wrong in this game. Shall we be seeing the same situation here?



Really solid bit of cash there!

And K-Step wants 10...



It's virtually a dead heat that time! Two great selections in one.







ROUND 4

K-Step: $9,750,000 (Split Decision, Fast Forward)
Imationer: $71,250,000
CuzcoBlocko: -$275,000
Randomness: $7,500,000 (Leap Of Faith)

randomness, we go back to you again. Seven squares left means that we're in for a tight endgame reeeeally soon.

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Let's finish the top row and go with 2.

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So...is the top row unfettered?



You're damn right it is!







ROUND 4

K-Step: $9,750,000 (Split Decision, Fast Forward)
Imationer: $71,250,000
CuzcoBlocko: -$275,000
Randomness: $7,850,000 (Leap Of Faith)

K-Step, random's slooowly starting to nip at your heels. Given your options at the moment, you have at worst a one-in-three shot of blowing up. Best avoid that, eh?

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Let's try 24

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We're really starting to run out here. Let's have a look in 24...is it safe?



Well, ain't this a bit more risky. Your bombs will now be worth $325,000.







ROUND 4

K-Step: $9,750,000 (130% Boost, Split Decision, Fast Forward)
Imationer: $71,250,000
CuzcoBlocko: -$275,000
Randomness: $7,850,000 (Leap Of Faith)

randomness, your change of leaving the game is now at most at 40%. The tide is still on your side, but not by much. Find it, and you can force K-Step to have to coin flip.

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Going with 11

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Number 11...is this the end?



It's more money! The game is not over!!







ROUND 4

K-Step: $9,750,000 (130% Boost, Split Decision, Fast Forward)
Imationer: $71,250,000
CuzcoBlocko: -$275,000
Randomness: $8,450,000 (Leap Of Faith)

Alright, K-Step. Four squares left. At this point, we are flipping a coin here. At least two of these squares are safe, but can you find them?

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Ah shit. Really is coming down to the wire, huh? I'm just going to hope for the best and pick 20.

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Let's cross our fingers and look at number 20. Is there a bomb, or are you safe?



It's not a good square, but the point is, you're still alive! I'd pay $130,000 for that.







ROUND 4

K-Step: $9,620,000 (130% Boost, Split Decision, Fast Forward)
Imationer: $71,250,000
CuzcoBlocko: -$275,000
Randomness: $8,450,000 (Leap Of Faith)

randomness, three squares left. The odds are now against you, but there HAS to be a square that isn't a bomb. All you need to do is find it. D'you feel lucky?

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This is getting intense. Well then, I'm going with 23.

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Oh my God...



I'm sorry, I'm afraid that after all this time, you have bo-*klaxons*

WAIT...WAIT. WHAT'S HAPPENING!? You found a Hidden Square under the $850,000!?



Oh my God, this is the first time we've EVER seen this one! What does it do?

"During this round, if you hit a bomb, you will not be bombed out of the round. Instead, the bomb will randomly be moved one space adjacent to the bomb's position. If the square the bomb is moved to has already been selected, the bomb will be removed from play.

This power-up is one use only, and valid for one round. It will be deactivated at the end of the round."

So, the bomb is NO LONGER in 23, and it's on the move! But, is it in 22? It's got a 1/3 chance of being, and there's no guarantee that 22 didn't have a bomb to begin with.







ROUND 4

K-Step: $9,620,000 (130% Boost, Split Decision, Fast Forward)
Imationer: $71,250,000
CuzcoBlocko: -$275,000
Randomness: $8,450,000 (Leap Of Faith)

Well, K-Step...I think it's time to take a deep breath and cross your fingers.

Frankly, I didn't think it was going to come this far. We did say that the last one was going to be a coin flip. However, we didn't know quite exactly WHICH one was going to be a last one. Stands before you are two boxes. We have the chaotic 22, and the silent 15. Given what we know, any option is possible. One could have a bomb. Both could have a bomb. Neither could have a bomb. What remains is which one you trust in more.

Good luck, hombre. The round rests on this.

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now K-Step knows my pain

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Yep. That is true, Quickman. Please not let it be a bomb on 22 'cause I'm choosing 22.

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Bomb Switch seems useful when it's not being used with only 3 squares left. Because then, the stress factor rises to anxiety.

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Well, it's been a trip, this round. You've neglected square 15, and have gone for 22. Arguably, if this was a straight-up pick, I'd go for the one without the 1-in-3 chance on top of the regular bomb chance...but do you know something we don't? Is 22 a safe spot? Is the round over? Have you blown it at the last moment...



It's not a bomb! It's...a new square!! Under Quick Finish rules, the round ends when four squares remain! And as we only have one left...both of you have won the round! It's an RTaB first!!







ROUND 4 - QUICK FINISH ACTIVE

K-Step: $9,620,000 (130% Boost, Split Decision, Fast Forward)
Imationer: $71,250,000
CuzcoBlocko: -$275,000
Randomness: $8,450,000 (Leap Of Faith)


So...there were only three bombs in the game. The bomb in 23 had shifted north to 18 and had gone out of play, so in effect, you're only about half a million out of pocket with your selection. What a round.

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This is unchartered territory...let's do two bonuses at the same time.

- You get a $10,000,000 win bonus that is untouched by boosters.
- You get a $1,000,000 bonus for every square remaining plus booster. That's 1 at 130% for K-Step, so you get $1,300,000...and 1 at 100% for randomness, so you get $1,000,000.

So, your win bonuses are $11,300,000 for K-Step and $11,000,000 for randomness! We know what comes next...

You can now, if you like, put this money on the line. The money you previously won is safe. Nobody can take it from you. You can, however, risk to give your win bonus back, and open Square 99. This is a special square, in that there are 5 seperate squares inside, containing the following scenarios:

- $25,000,000: Your win bonus becomes a flat $25,000,000!
- DOUBLE: Your win bonus is doubled to ($22,600,000|$22,000,000)!
- MONEY BACK: Your win bonus remains at ($11,300,000|$11,000,000)!
- HALF: Your win bonus is cut in half to ($6,650,000|$6,500,000)!
- $1: Your win bonus goes down to a measly dollar! But as a consolation, you do get a random Hidden Square for the next round.

Alright, BOTH of you are going to be playing at the same time on the same board of 5. You may give the same number as well if you decide to take the gamble, but in the interest of fairness, both of you need to answer before we open the Square.

So...with millions to play for, K-Step and randomness...are you taking the Square or the Stash?

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Yo, what a way to finish the round. That was just beautiful.
As for me, I will open Square 99.

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