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Does anyone know how they determine the top winner of each show? Is it whoever spun the highest amount on the big wheel (between the two finalists) or who won the most (or least) amount of cash/prizes?

I'm pretty sure that it's whoever has won the most in prizes.

I thought it was whoever got closer to pricing their package and won the Showcase Showdown. (And if you're within $100, you with both Showcases!)

That's correct, but i think she was asking how they determine who is the "top winner" and gets the chance to pass the first prize package if they didn't like it.

OOOOOHHhhhhhh...sorry, I misunderstood the question.

It's so pitiful that I know this but, two sets of three people spin the Big Wheel. The highest number without going over $1.00 is in the Showcase. The top showcase winner has won the most in their set (so if they didn't win any prizes, but maybe won $11,000 on the Big Wheel, they could be the bigger winner.

Guess what most older people watch around here at 11am? :D

plinko was the best game.

Thanks for all the help, folks! I've always wondered how they decide which of the final two contestants is the "top winner".

And, AznSAE, Plinko still is the best game. ;)

Mountain climber, people. The music alone makes it great.