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Gameplay
The Philippine version is very similar to the U.S. version of Deal or No Deal
(including the logo), except for the sounds and musical scoring which were
adapted from the Dutch Version
Before the game proper begins, a third party randomly places the possible amount
of prize in the briefcases, which are distributed to 26 models which are called
the 26K (identically dressed without wigs -- US style) who reveal the contents
during the game. No one, including the host, knows what amounts are in the
cases. Each contestant receives a new, randomly assigned set of cases. The
prizes range in amounts from PHP1.00 to the top prize (see listing below).
After picking a case, the contestant then selects six of the remaining 25 cases,
revealed one at a time. This is followed by a "phone call" by "The Banker", a
mysterious figure whose face is not shown (at times a silhouette can be seen).
He purportedly sits in a skybox (situated between the two audience sections) and
makes an offer, via telephone to Kris (his voice is never heard) to buy the
contestant's case based on the amount lower than the mean of the cash amounts
still in play, and also based on the player's psychology. The player is then
asked by Kris the title question: "Deal or no deal?".
Should the contestant refuse the offer (by stating "No deal!"), they must choose
five of the remaining cases to eliminate from consideration. The Banker makes
another offer, and the game continues as before. The Banker's offer may be
higher or lower than the previous offer (if a top prize is eliminated, generally
the offer decreases; conversely, if lower amounts are eliminated the offer
increases significantly).
The contestant is shown a button to press in case the contestant takes the
banker's offer. The player can just push the button to take the offer, even
without saying "Deal." On the other hand, the contestant can simply close the
button's cover to imply "No Deal" without actually saying the phrase.
Subsequent rounds have the contestant withdrawing five, four, three, then two
cases from play, with Banker's offer appearing in between rounds; should the
contestant continue to decline The Banker's offer after the two cases were
picked, he/she then eliminates one case at a time (with an intervening offer
from The Banker) until two cases are left. If the player rejects the final
offer, they receive whatever cash amount is contained inside the case that they
originally chose.
Each contestant has several supporters (usually, three or four), who sit in a
special section just off stage during his/her game. As the field of briefcases
dwindles, one or more of the supporters are asked to consult with the contestant
and help him/her make a decision. These exchanges have become emotional,
particularly when very high and very small amounts remained and The Banker
offers a large cash buyout. The contestant's supporters are typically revealed
on the second Bank deal.
Contestants, who joined through text messaging, are selected and screened with a
series of interviews and tests, including a psychological one, before they
appear on the show.
Katext, Deal or No Deal
On July 10, 2006, a text-messaging game was introduced as a new segment of the
show for the viewers to participate and win cash prizes. In Katext, Deal or No
Deal, there are 10 special briefcases with amounts starting from PHP5,000 ($136)
to P50,000 ($1,360) , one of which is randomly selected for play. After a
briefcase is chosen, 2 briefcases are randomly opened, after which the Banker
makes an offer to buy the suitcase in play. Viewers can text whether they want
to "Deal", signifying that they accept the banker's offer, or "No Deal", meaning
they will accept whatever amount is in the suitcase. In the next episode, the
suitcase is opened to reveal the amount it contains. If the amount in the
suitcase is lower than the offer, one winner will be selected from those who
texted "Deal", with the Banker's offer as the prize. If the amount in the
suitcase is higher than the offer, one winner will be selected from those who
texted "No Deal" to take home the amount in the suitcase. The winner is chosen
each day from those who texted via electronic raffle. |
