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To buy a vowel, press BUY. Use the keypad to choose a vowel – “A,” “E,” “I,” “O” or “U.”
As on the TV show, “Y” is not considered a vowel in this game. If you bought a vowel
that is in the puzzle, you will hear a bell and the vowel will appear in its proper place
or places. If you bought a vowel that is not in the puzzle, your turn is over and
play moves to the next player.
When all vowels have been placed in the puzzle, the screen will display, NO VOWELS
LEFT IN PUZZLE. At this point, you must either spin the wheel of solve the puzzle.
SOLVE – If you think you know the answer, you can solve the puzzle. Press SOLVE.
Use the KEYPAD to type the missing letters. The first letter you type will be placed in
the first blank spot. The second letter in the second blank spot and so on. The cursor
will move automatically through the puzzle as you type letters. When you have finished
typing your answer, press ENTER.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR. The last letter you typed will flash. If you need
to go back farther, press CLEAR once for every letter that you need to move back.
When you are at the letter you want to change, type the new letter. The cursor will
advance automatically. If you want to correct your answer, you must press CLEAR
before you press ENTER.
If you correctly solved the puzzle, you will hear the “audience” applaud and you get to
keep the money you earned in the round. Only the player who solves the puzzle keeps
the money earned in the round.
If you had no money when you solved the puzzle, you will be given the “house prize” of $500.
If you incorrectly solve the puzzle, you will hear the “audience” groan. Your turn is o ver
and play moves to the next player.
PLAYING THE GAME