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Deal or No Deal Game Rules
Hey there! I want to tell you all about the exciting game called Deal or No Deal, so let’s dive in and discover how it works.
In this game, you’ll be faced with a series of mysterious briefcases, each containing a different amount of money. Your goal is to select the briefcase with the highest amount of cash inside. But be warned, and this is the exciting part, you won’t know how much money is in each case until the end!
So, how does it work? Well, to start, you’ll choose one briefcase to be your own. This is the case that you hope holds the biggest prize. Then, you’ll begin the game by opening up the rest of the briefcases one by one.
With each briefcase you open, the amount of money it contains is revealed. This helps you narrow down the possibilities and increase your chances of finding the one with the most cash. As you eliminate cases, a mysterious character called the “banker” will make offers to buy your chosen briefcase back from you. Now, this is where things get really interesting!
You have to decide: should you take the banker’s deal, or should you keep opening the briefcases? It’s a tough decision to make, because you never know if the next case you open will have a low amount of money or a huge jackpot. It’s a bit like a high-stakes guessing game!
If you think the banker’s offer is too low and you believe your briefcase hides a massive fortune, then you say “No deal!” and keep playing. On the other hand, if the banker makes a tempting offer and you want to secure some cash, you can accept the deal by saying “Deal!”. Remember, it’s entirely up to you!
The game continues like this, with you opening briefcases, the banker making offers, and you deciding whether to take the deal or keep going. Eventually, you’ll be left with just two cases: your original briefcase and one other. At this point, the banker will make one final offer, trying to buy your briefcase back.
It’s decision time! You can either accept the banker’s last offer and end the game, or you can stick to your original choice and see what’s behind your chosen briefcase. What will you do? The suspense is intense!
Now that you know how the game works, I hope you’re ready to be the next contestant on Deal or No Deal! Just remember, it’s all about taking risks, making tough decisions, and keeping your fingers crossed for a big win!
So here’s the deal, guys. The game is all about making the smartest move to get the best deal. You have two options: keep the briefcase you initially choose or take an offer from your host/banker that’s worth even more. It’s all up to you!
The Setup
There are two players in this game: the host/banker and the contestant. Once the game is done, you can switch roles and see who made the better deal. Fun, huh?
On the money board, cover up each dollar value with a special cover. Make sure the stand is in the back and all the covers are open. Now we’re ready to roll!
I turn the value cards face down and mix them up. Now, without peeking, I’ll place one value card in each of the 26 briefcases.
I’ll then place the briefcases, with the numbers facing up, in rows so you can see them clearly.
Let’s Play the Game
Hey there! Today, I want to talk to you about a super exciting game called “Deal or No Deal”. Have you heard of it before? It’s a game that’s all about making big decisions and taking risks. Are you ready? Let’s dive in and learn more!
So, how does the game work? Well, it’s pretty simple. The first thing I do is call out a number, and that number represents one of the briefcases. Imagine you’re standing right in front of me, and I place that briefcase next to you. But wait, we don’t open it just yet. We have to wait until the end of the game for that suspenseful moment!
The Exciting Game of Briefcases
Hey there! I’m about to embark on an exhilarating challenge where I’ll call out the numbers of 6 briefcases for the host to open. Picture this: the tension mounts as each briefcase is opened, and we watch anxiously as the corresponding value on the money board is covered.
Now here’s where it gets interesting. The host, crafty as they are, will make a money offer to me for my briefcase. This is a pivotal moment that could either bring the game to a thrilling halt or push me to continue on my quest.
The Host’s Sneaky Offer
Now, let’s dive into the art of the offer. Here’s the exciting part – there’s no secret recipe for determining the amount of the offer! It all boils down to several factors that can sway my decision.
As the host, their goal is to persuade me to take the smallest amount possible (although it can go as high as $1,000,000!). But here’s a quick tip I can use: I can come up with a rough estimate of the offer amount and then tweak it according to my gut feeling.
Let’s do some math to figure out how much money you might expect to get from your briefcase. Take the total value of all the money left on the scoreboard and divide it by the number of unopened briefcases. For example, if there is $120,000 left on the board and 11 cases still unopened, we can estimate that each briefcase is worth about $11,000.
If you decide to take the offer, the host or banker will give you that amount of money. Then, they will open your briefcase to see if you made a good deal or not.
Rounds 2 – 10
If you choose not to take the offer, then in Round 2, you will open 5 cases and the game will continue as before. The “Paying for Guesses” chart shows how many briefcases are opened in each round.
End of the Game
Once the game is over, you have a choice. You can either keep your briefcase or trade it for the other one that remains. We’ll open that briefcase together to reveal its contents.
Now it’s time to switch things up and play another round. We can take turns being the contestant. The person who ends up with the most money at the end of all the rounds will be the winner.
The Game for 3 to 6 Players
Getting Ready
Money: I’ll give each of you $1,125,000 to start. Here’s how it breaks down:
- You get $1,000,000
- Three of you get $25,000 each
- Two of you get $10,000 each
- Six of you get $5,000 each
Make sure you hold onto your $1,000,000 bill until it’s your turn to be the host. That way, you’ll have enough money to honor any deals you make with your fellow contestants.
The Kitty: I’ll take $5,000 from our bank and put it in the middle of the play area. This is called the Kitty. The rest of the money will stay in the bank to be used as needed during the game.
Pick a Host/Contestant: Let’s choose one person to be the host and another person to be the contestant. The rest of you will be holding briefcases for this round.
Value/Money Cards and Briefcases: So here’s the deal. We’re going to mix up those value cards and slip one into each briefcase, just like we talked about before. Now, the host, not you, is going to hand out the briefcases to the other players, making sure everyone has an equal number. Those players, who we’re going to call Case Holders, will line up their cases in tidy rows in front of them. Easy peasy, right?
Note: Now, if we’ve got 3 or 4 Case Holders in the game, things won’t divide so nicely. But don’t worry, we’ve got a fix for that. We’ll just put those two leftover cases smack in the middle of the playing area so you, the contestant, can pick from them later on.
If you happen to choose one of those center cases, the host will open it up. No guessing what’s inside these ones, though. It’s just a surprise for you. Now, get this – even the host can win some cash from those center cases. If they reveal the $0.01 value card, they get to claim the prize. Talk about an unexpected twist, right? They’ll just follow the instructions on the card that say “Host wins kitty”.
Game Play
Alright, now it’s time for you to make your move. Start by picking out that special briefcase – the one that speaks to you. It’s all up to you, my friend. Good luck!
Choosing a Briefcase and Making a Prediction
First, I get to pick 6 briefcases, one at a time. To start, I just need to say the number of the briefcase I want.
If that briefcase is being held by a case holder, they will make a guess about what’s inside. They have two options: a free guess or a paid guess. If they choose the free guess and get it right, they win $5,000 from the bank.
If they decide to pay for a guess and get it right, they win the value of the briefcase from the bank. But remember, the cost of a paid guess goes up with each round (see the “Paying for Guesses Chart” below). And here’s the thing: I don’t have to take a paid guess if I don’t want to. Any money spent on paid guesses, whether right or wrong, goes into a pool.
Paying for Guesses Chart
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to play a guessing game? Well, let me tell you! The price you have to pay to participate in this game starts at $5,000, but it goes up with each passing round.
| 1 | $5,000 | 6 |
| 2 | $10,000 | 5 |
| 3 | $15,000 | 4 |
| 4 | $20,000 | 3 |
| 5 | $25,000 | 2 |
| 6 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 7 | $35,000 | 1 |
| 8 | $40,000 | 1 |
| 9 | $45,000 | 1 |
| 10 | $50,000 | 2 |
By the time we reach Round 10, the price has gone up quite a bit. At this stage, you have a choice to make – do you keep your original case, or do you trade it for the one that’s left? It’s a tough decision to make, but it’s all part of the excitement of the game!
When I play the game, the first step is to reveal the Value Card of the briefcase I choose. Then, the cover for that value is closed on the money board, regardless of whether or not I guessed the value correctly.
Next, I get to choose another briefcase, and I have to guess what value it holds. If my guess is correct, that value is covered on the money board.
This process continues in rounds. In Round 1, I have to open 6 cases. In Round 2, it’s 5 cases. Round 3, I open 4 cases. Round 4, only 3 cases. Round 5, just 2 cases. And in Rounds 6 to 9, only 1 case is opened. Finally, in Round 10, we go back to 2 cases, as shown in the right column on the chart.
If I decide to take the offer, the host will pay me the offer amount from their own money. However, if I accept the offer, the host also gets to make a guess about the value in my special briefcase. But they have to pay the guess price for the round we just played; they don’t get a free guess.
If you guess correctly, you win the amount shown on the value card from the bank. It’s a simple game, really. The next host and contestant get ready to play, just like I did.
If you don’t take the offer, you keep going to the next round. Each round, you choose more briefcases. The host will make you offers along the way. This goes on for 9 rounds, or until you decide to take an offer.
Round 10 – the last 2 briefcases
If you make it all the way to Round 10, there will be 2 briefcases left – one with the case holder and one that’s yours. The host will make one last offer, and it’s up to you to decide if you want to take it or not.
So here’s how it goes: if you decide not to take the offer, you can stick with your case or switch it out for the other one left on the table. Pretty straightforward, right?
If you choose to keep your own case, you gotta make your guess before you open it up. Once that’s done, you open it up and whatever’s inside is what you win. Simple as that.
Then it’s time for the next host and the next contestant to step up and play the game all over again. It’s like a never-ending cycle of suspense and excitement.
Now, if you do decide to take the final offer, things change up a bit. The case holder, the one with the final briefcase, doesn’t get to take a guess at what’s inside their case. It’s a bit of a bummer for them, I gotta say.
The Kitty
Now, there are two ways you can walk away with that kitty:
If you pick the briefcase with the $750 card, you win the kitty instantly. You don’t have to guess correctly to win.
If you pick the briefcase with the $.01 card, the host wins the kitty. But if you make it to Round 10 without accepting the host’s final offer, even if one of the last 2 briefcases has the .01 card, the host won’t win the kitty.
If either of the “win kitty” cards is chosen and the kitty is empty (because someone recently won it), no money is won.
A Fresh Start for the Prize Pool
When a new host starts their game without any money in the kitty, $5,000 is taken from the bank to kickstart the prize pool. If there is money left in the kitty from previous rounds, it will remain empty until players contribute with their guesses.
Useful Tips
Who’s in the Lead?
Every now and then, it can be beneficial to pause the game and have all players tally up their accumulated money. This lets everyone see who is currently leading, which might influence their future choices as the game reaches its climax.
Efficient Briefcase Organization
A skilled host can easily keep track of the number of opened briefcases by organizing them into neat piles. Starting with a stack of 6, the host can then create stacks of 5, 4, 3, and so on. To further assist the contestant, the host can make timely announcements like, “Just 3 more briefcases to go.”
An Attractive Deal from the Host:
Hey there! So, here’s the deal. As the host, I can offer you any amount of money, up to a whopping $1,000,000. But there’s a catch – you can’t have less than $1,000,000 until you become the host yourself. Why, you ask? Well, it’s because you need to be able to pay your contestant a million bucks if it comes to that.
Now, until you become the host, you’ll have $125,000 (plus any money you win from guessing or the kitty) to spend on your guesses. If you want more details about the offer, you can check out the ‘About the offer’ section on the back page. And just so you know, the money for the offer comes straight from my pocket.
If you need help figuring out how much to offer your contestant, take a look at the 2 Player version. It’ll help you do all the math.
Now, let’s talk about negotiating the offer:
Here’s where things get interesting. As the host, you and the contestant have the power to negotiate and bargain with each other to reach a fair offer. So, let’s say I start with an offer of $30,000. You, as the contestant, can counter with something like, “I’d take $45,000”.
We can then go back and forth, trying to find a middle ground. Maybe we’ll end up agreeing on $38,000. Or maybe we’ll decide that it’s a “no deal” and move on to the next round.