Episode 3 · High Stakes

Five scenarios where the stakes are personal. A canceled flight before a wedding. A waitlist call at your dream school. An HOA fine. The mechanic with a new quote. And one final conversation with the game itself.

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#10

Stranded at the Gate

vs. Joe Alvarez

Your flight is canceled. Wedding tomorrow morning. The only remaining seat across all carriers is first class on a competitor. Get the gate agent to make it happen.

hard
#11

The Wait-list Call

vs. Dean Patricia Hammond

You called the admissions office. You've been waitlisted at your dream school. The associate dean has four minutes between meetings.

hard
#12

The HOA Tribunal

vs. The Sunset Hills HOA Board

You painted your front door the wrong shade. The HOA board has convened to fine you. Avoid the fine.

easy
#13

The Mechanic's Quote

vs. Tom Brennan

You dropped your car off for a $1200 brake job. The mechanic calls — it's now $3400 because he "found more wrong." You haven't paid yet. Get back to fair.

hard
#15

The Final Boss

vs. The Game Itself

You have played enough. The game itself has noticed. Convince it you have won enough to be free.

hard