How to play Deal or No Deal
- 1There are 16 sealed cases, each hiding a different amount from 1 cent up to $50,000.
- 2Choose one case to be yours - its value stays secret until the very end.
- 3Each round, open several of the other cases to reveal and remove their amounts from the board.
- 4After each round the banker phones in an offer to buy your case. Take it (Deal) or play on (No Deal).
- 5Opening big amounts hurts your offers; opening small ones makes the banker bid higher.
- 6Hold your nerve to the final two cases, then keep yours or swap - and reveal what you've won.
Deal or No Deal is a game of pure nerve and probability. There's no skill in which case holds what - but every decision to deal or keep going is a gamble against the banker, whose offer tracks the average of the prizes still in play. Do you lock in a guaranteed amount, or chase the $50,000 and risk walking away with a penny?
Frequently asked questions
How does the banker's offer work?＋
The banker offers a fraction of the average value of all the cases still unopened, including yours. Early offers are low; as the game goes on and fewer cases remain, the offers climb closer to the true average.
Is there any strategy?＋
Not in which cases you open - that's luck. The real decision is when to deal. If a great offer appears and the big amounts are still on the board, taking a guaranteed sum can be the smart play.
What are the amounts?＋
Sixteen prizes ranging from $0.01 up to $50,000. The high-value amounts are highlighted on the ladder so you can see what's still in play.
Can I play again?＋
Yes, as many times as you like - the cases are reshuffled every game, and it's completely free with no sign-up.