Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal is a popular television game show that originated in the Netherlands and has been adapted in numerous countries around the world. In the game, a contestant is presented with a series of sealed briefcases (typically 26 in the U.S. version), each containing a different cash amount ranging from a very small sum (like $0.01) to a large jackpot (often $1,000,000). The contestant selects one briefcase to keep as their own without knowing its contents. Throughout the game, the contestant eliminates the remaining briefcases one by one by opening them, revealing the amounts inside. After a set number of cases are opened (the number varies by round), a mysterious figure known as "the Banker" offers the contestant a cash deal to quit the game and walk away with a guaranteed amount, based on the remaining prize values. The contestant must then decide whether to accept the offer ("Deal") or reject it ("No Deal") and continue playing, hoping their chosen briefcase contains a higher amount. The game continues with more cases being opened and additional offers from the Banker until either the contestant takes a deal or chooses to keep their original briefcase, revealing its value at the end. The appeal of Deal or No Deal lies in its blend of luck, risk-taking, and psychological tension as players weigh the certainty of the Banker's offer against the potential for a life-changing prize—or a disappointing loss.