Contestant Reactions

If you win $1,000 on the big wheel it really doesn't matter if you had to wheelie and nearly get eaten by the wheel getting back on your feet. (2/19/93)

It may come as a complete shock to some once they've been told they've won. (5/7/93)

Some contestants are so overcome with happiness they burst into tears... (3/22/93)

...Or even drop to the floor the moment they've been proclaimed the winner. (1/31/97)

It's always exciting to see the big doors open to reveal a new car... (10/13/93)

...Even better if the contestant's reaction is caught before the camera catches view of the car... (11/18/97)

...Even MORE exciting when the car is actually won! (5/28/93)

Grand Game is a perfect game for emotions. If you win you can leap into Bob's arms... (3/19/97)

...Or go off in tears to the producers. (12/23/94)

Big wins are just as much fun as big hair. (11/2/92)

Wouldn't you be in shock too if you underbid your showcase by so much and still won? (11/2/92)

It's always exciting when someone lucky wins $11,000 on the big wheel... (3/9/93)

Now THERE'S more like it! (1/23/97)

This priceless reaction is brought to you by the $5,000 slot in Plinko... (12/7/87)

...And this one is brought to you by a Pathfinder wipeout. (10/25/90)

This contestant screamed her way all through the show and scooped up nearly $30K in prizes including a new convertible and an appearance on The Young and the Restless! (12/1/92)

Showcase wins are always exciting... (3/18/97)

...But I find the excitement factor is much higher when they get less than $1000 away from the ARP... (3/17/97, 2/1/93, 5/20/93, 10/19/94, 9/9/91, 11/11/91, 12/22/95)

...Even better if they bid so well that they win both showcases! (3/1/01, 5/1/01, 10/26/95)