Deal Or No Deal Electronic Handheld Game

by iToys Inc.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 5.4 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EYF818
• Item model number: 02002
• Our recommended age: 8 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,173 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Product Description

What will you choose' Choose a briefcase, then as each round progress, you must either stay with your original briefcase choice or make a "Deal" with the bank to accept its cash offer in exchange for whatever dollar amount is in your chosen case. Requires one "B" cell battery, included.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even more fun than watching the show, October 12, 2006

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Mike Frerkes "Mike" (Bettendorf, IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deal Or No Deal Electronic Handheld Game (Toy)

While I'm not a big fan of "Deal Or No Deal", I have seen the show and understand why it has been an overwhelming success for NBC. The game is brilliant yet simple, and fun to watch. However, its even more fun to play and this handheld version does not disappoint. Even though the unit comes with instructions, the interface is very simple to operate and most users won't even need to consult them. Being an "old-school" LCD game, the graphics and sound are obviously very simple, yet adequate enough to convey all the excitement of DOND. The gameplay presentation is well done and you need not be a fan of the show to become addicted. This is one of the most entertaining handheld games I have ever owned! My gripes about the product are mostly minor. The ON/OFF button is not responsive at times, but the unit will automatically power down after five minutes of idle time anyway. While batteries are included, they are the disc-type (LR-44) instead of standard AA or AAA. Aside from these two insignificant issues, this product is very enjoyable...and I'm admittedly not a big fan DOND. I can only imagine how much more exciting it would be for someone who is a fan of the hit game show.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Will you deal or play against the odds?, August 31, 2006

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CEagle2003 "Tim" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Deal Or No Deal Electronic Handheld Game (Toy)

Deal or no deal? That is the question, a game show type question, that has America on the edge of their seats. Alright, here is how the game is played for those who are new to it. You start off with 26 "briefcases" each holding different money amounts. The money amounts range from as small as $0.01 to $1,000,000 ($1 million). You choose a "briefcase". This becomes your case and whatever it has could be yours, but what does it have inside? Well, to find out, we open the remaining 25 "briefcases" one by one, each time elimating a dollar amount from play (hopefully a smaller amount).

If you open small money amounts, you drive up the bank offer because it means that your chosen "briefcase" has big bucks in it. Now, if you should open a big money amount, the bank offer may decrease. The banker wants your case for as little as possible. For example, let's just say you chose the $1,000,000 case. If the banker could buy it from you for $250,000, that is a $750,000 loss for you, but a gain for him. He might have to pay out $250,000, but that is only 1/4 or 0.25 of what you could have had!

Now, about this game. It has the music from the show for the parts required, such as when the bank is proposing a deal. No, you do not hear the telephone ring nor is the theme song on this game. There is no speaker for the game because the game has instructions on what to do next on the top of the screen. I think that they should have an animated speaker on it even if it meant jacking up the price. It would have been worth it. Also, there is no volume control. However, it is a fast play and addicting (meaning you will want to play again to try to beat or tie your score. For example, if you make the million, can you do it again?)

It is more fun to play "Deal or no deal" at www.nbc.com. It is easier to see and easier to play. However, this is great if you ride the bus a lot (it has no volume control, but you could mute it) or are on the go and need something similiar to a "game boy" that is not as expensive. 4 out of 5 stars from me, or 8 out of 10 (80%, which is a B in school grades). Hope you enjoy it. It is worth no more than $15.00 (without shipping and handling applied or tax). Oh, and Howie Mandell is not on it. In case you misunderstand, there is no one speaking at all. I wish there was, even if it wasn't Howie, host of the U.S. version of "Deal or no deal."

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars fun..but.............., November 14, 2006

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Capt'n Morgan (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deal Or No Deal Electronic Handheld Game (Toy)

I recently purchased this game, and had a ball with it, however, when it came time to turn it off, it would not turn off. It has a built in battery saver to shut off after 5 minutes, but you should be able to turn it off right away. I returned it for a new one, and that one wouldn't even turn on. Once again I went to the store and exchanged it, and got another one that won't turn off when you want it to. It's a fun game, but it has issues.