Yes, it was running. It was running the whole time. However, it wasn't at the top of the room list, which made it difficult to get in. The prize was a red holiday chair (red dreidel chair).
EDIT: Sorry, I thought you mean before the enhancements. It was the host's job to keep it open. However, she has been experiencing too much computer problems with lag. She may not have been able to open it if it wasn't being shown.