Pole Chudes

Pole Chudes (Russian: По́ле Чуде́с, IPA: [ˈpolʲɪ tɕʉˈdʲes], lit. The Field of Wonders) is a Russian adaptation of the U.S. game show Wheel of Fortune (loosely based on the original format; the license wasn't bought from the distributor) produced by VID, provided with elements of Russian culture and hosted by Leonid Yakubovich. Current rating of the show suggests it is intended for ages 16 and above, unlike the American version which is suitable for all age groups.

Поле Чудес
GenreGame show
Created byAlexey Murmulyov, Vladislav Listyev
Directed byIvan Demidov
Presented byVladislav Listyev (10.25.1990–11.1.1991)

Leonid Yakubovich (11.1.1991–present)

Special series: Valdis Pelsh (12.27.2002–12.30.2002)
Theme music composerLev Spivak, Vladimir Rackevich
Composer(s)Vladimir Rackevich
Country of originRussia
Original language(s)Russian
No. of episodes1434 (to 07.03.2019)
Production
Production location(s)Ostankino
Running time60 minutes
Production company(s)VID (1990–present)
Studio "Experiment" (1990–1995)
Release
Original networkChannel One Russia (early First Programme of Central TV USSR, Channel One of TV Ostankino, Public Russian Television)
Picture format4:3
16:9
Audio formatMono (1990s), Stereo
Original release25 October 1990 (1990-10-25) –
present
External links
Website
Host with musical performers who were brought by a guest as a musical gift

Format

Three contestants at a time compete by spinning a "cylinder" to determine a value or event, and then by guessing letters concealed in a puzzle to earn points. Unlike the U.S. version, all of the puzzles in a show revolve around a specific theme, and the puzzle is an answer to a question given beforehand as an additional clue.[1]

If a player manages to guess three different letters in a streak (and during one turn), they can earn a permanent cash bonus by picking one of two boxes presented to the player. 0 points and bankrupt does not break.

Special spaces on the wheel include;

  • Prize (П): A player who lands on this space can either take 1000 points, or take a secret prize as a buy-out to leave the game. In a black box, if a player is to take, may be a car, prize or some booby prize (sometimes it can be a vegetable). Or player can take some money à la Let's Make a Deal.
  • Plus (+): Allows a player to choose a letter position, and reveal what letter is behind it and all other instances of it in the puzzle.
  • Chance (Ш): Allows a player to phone a random viewer for help on the puzzle. If an answering person guessed the right letter or a word, he or she takes a prize. The player may change the answer and receives no points for it anyway.
  • Bankrupt (Б): The player loses all his/her points and a turn. If hit twice in a player streak, he or she gets a prize.
  • 0: The player loses their turn.
  • ×2: A correct choice of letter doubles the player's score. In earlier seasons, if more than one instance of the chosen letter was revealed, the player's current total was doubled for each instance of the letter (for example, if two letters, the points are quadrupled). More recently, the player earns their current score over again for each instance of the chosen letter.

A player may attempt to solve the puzzle during his or her turn either before spinning the wheel or while may call a letter. If that player correctly solves the puzzle at the time while he could call a letter, he or she receives the highest point value on the wheel for each instance of the un-revealed letter. The word must be read as shown, and correctly pronounced (though some variations in pronunciation are accepted).

Each one of the first three rounds uses a fresh set of 3 players, and players are removed from the game if they solve the puzzle incorrectly, or if they accept a prize. If one player remains in a round, the player does not automatically advance to the final, but is allowed up to 3 additional turns to attempt to solve the puzzle.

The final round is played by the winners of the three preceding rounds using the same rules. The winner of the final becomes the winner of the show and can then use the points earned to buy prizes. The points aren't shown during the game.

However, a player can also choose to participate in an additional bonus round, "Супер Игра" (the "Super Game"). In this bonus round, prizes are placed on the wheel, and the player spins to determine the prize they will play for. Then, a puzzle is presented, and the player says four letters to be revealed (if they exist) in the puzzle. The player then has 1 minute to solve the puzzle. If the player correctly solves the Super Game puzzle, the prize is won. Failure in the Super Game means that the player loses all of the prizes that they purchased.

Unlike the American version of the show, the Russian version places greater emphasis on the host interviewing and socializing with the contestants than figuring out the puzzle.

Russian cultural features

On the American show, the wheel spins fast and letters are guessed in a rapid-fire progression, whereas on the Russian show, the wheel is designed to spin very slowly so that the host can have lengthy conversations with the contestant. The candidates and the host are gathered around a well-laid table. An early tradition dating back to the first episodes of Pole Chudes involves the contestants bringing in gifts for the host. For example, a contestant that works at a factory would bring in that factory's most famous product, or a contestant from a far-away town would bring in some culturally-significant item to represent where they live. Eventually, the show's production company established a museum near their studio, where these gifts are now placed for public display. Most of the candidates also bring homemade food as gifts. The moderator often tastes something of the food and it is often given out to the public. Furthermore, each of the guests brings along a musical gift, so that the guest himself or his friends, relatives, well-known acquaintances and children perform on stage to entertain the audience, the other show participants and host through singing and dancing. Often traditional songs are performed.

References
  1. «Взгляд» изнутри :: Частный Корреспондент

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