AU$TRALIA: A Travel Game - Ep 4

Summary

In episode four of 'Jet Lag: Australia', teams compete in high-stakes challenges to control regions by depositing money. Ben and Adam build a cart in Melbourne, while the narrator's team gambles on identifying flags. Both teams strategize on challenges like mini golf and Vegemite bug traps, with the narrator's team ultimately heading to Alice Springs to amass power for a strategic comeback.

Takeaways

• 🌐 The competition involves controlling regions in Australia by depositing money and earning more through challenges.
• 🏁 Day two concludes with high-stakes gambles, setting the stage for strategic moves in the following days.
• 💰 Teams earn money by completing challenges, such as identifying flags or building a cart that travels a specific distance.
• 🎲 The game's dynamics involve risk management, as teams must decide how much money to bet on challenges and how to secure their earnings.
• 🏰 The Australian Capital Territory and Victoria are key regions where teams are focusing their efforts and making strategic deposits.
• 🚀 Success in challenges can lead to significant financial gains, as seen when one team correctly identifies ten flags, boosting their balance.
• 🐀 Challenges vary in difficulty and risk, including finding a penguin, predicting train doors, and catching a fish within a time limit.
• 🛫 Teams consider flights to different cities as part of their strategy, highlighting the importance of mobility in the game.
• 🏞️ The outback becomes a strategic retreat for one team, planning to amass power and strike back after a setback.
• 🎨 The National Portrait Gallery challenge involves creating a recognizable portrait based on a gallery exhibit, testing the team's artistic and public recognition skills.

Q & A

What is the objective of the game 'Jet Lag: Australia'?

The objective of 'Jet Lag: Australia' is for the team to control more of Australia's eight regions at the end of four days. Teams control regions by depositing money in them and can earn more money by gambling on challenges.

What type of challenge did Ben and Adam undertake in Melbourne, Victoria?

Ben and Adam placed $1,000 on a challenge that required them to build a cart that would travel 30 feet with a single push, and they only had one try to get it right.

What challenge did the team in the Australian Capital Territory face, and what was the bet amount?

The team in the Australian Capital Territory, including Toby, bet all of their money, $1,243, on a challenge that required them to correctly identify ten flags of the world.

How did the team in the Australian Capital Territory feel after winning their challenge?

The team felt extremely relieved and excited after winning their challenge, as it resulted in a significant financial gain and put them in a strong position in the game.

What strategy did the team in Victoria decide to implement after their win?

After their win, the team in Victoria decided to deposit $1,000 in Victoria to avoid being vulnerable to a steal, as they were flush with cash and did not want a repeat of a previous incident.

What is the significance of the term 'rats' in the script, and who does it refer to?

In the script, the term 'rats' is used metaphorically to refer to Ben and Adam, who are from New York. It signifies the team's confidence in taking control of the game.

What was the team's plan for day 3 in the Capital Territory?

On day 3, the team in the Capital Territory planned to be responsive to the challenges in Victoria and to be prepared to steal regions from the opposing team, as they believed the other team had left themselves vulnerable.

What challenges were presented to the team on day 3, and which ones did they consider attempting?

The day 3 challenges included finding a penguin at St. Kilda Pier, finding an indigenous plane, predicting train doors, and catching a fish. The team considered attempting the mini golf challenge, trapping a bug in Vegemite, and doing a portrait at the Portrait Gallery.

What mistake did the team make with their flight booking, and how did it affect their plans?

The team mistakenly booked their flight to the wrong airport, which led to a scramble to book a new flight to Alice Springs and adjust their plans accordingly.

What was the team's strategy for the Vegemite challenge, and how did they plan to execute it?

The team's strategy for the Vegemite challenge was to create a paste of sugar, Vegemite, and water to attract bugs. They planned to use different traps, including a ramp to the main traps and a mix poured into the base to trap the bugs.

How did the team's experience with the train door challenge unfold, and what was the outcome?

The team observed the train doors and attempted to predict where they would open. However, they faced uncertainty due to the different train designs and ultimately experienced a failed steal, losing $431.