What is Banker’s Offer?
No questions, no skill — just nerve. Twenty-two cases hold values from 1 to 250,000 points. You pick one, open the rest, and watch the board: every small value you open is good news, every big one hurts. Between rounds the banker calls with an offer that tracks what is left — stingy early, generous late — and the whole room gets to shout “deal” or “no deal” at you.
Played with points rather than money, so it is safe for kids and classrooms, and quick enough that everyone takes a turn: a full game is twenty taps and five decisions, about three minutes. The host narrates the calls, the case reveals and the final take-home, and the scoreboard shows who played the banker best.
The 22 case values
1 · 5 · 10 · 25 · 50 · 75 · 100 · 200 · 300 · 400 · 500 · 750 · 1,000 · 2,500 · 5,000 · 7,500 · 10,000 · 25,000 · 50,000 · 75,000 · 100,000 · 250,000 (points). The average of all 22 is about 24,019, which is roughly what a last-round offer looks like when the board is untouched.
How the banker decides
| After round | Cases opened | Offer ≈ average of what is left × |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 28 % |
| 2 | 5 | 42 % |
| 3 | 4 | 56 % |
| 4 | 3 | 72 % |
| 5 | 2 | 88 % |
Offers are rounded to friendly numbers. Because the factor climbs every round, holding on is usually worth it unless the big values are already gone — exactly the tension the TV format is built on.
Playing with a crowd
Each contestant plays a full game in turn (about three minutes) and the leaderboard keeps the take-homes. The audience’s job is to shout DEAL or NO DEAL — and to be wrong loudly. For a classroom, pause before each decision and ask the room to work out the average of the remaining cases.
Game setup
How to play Banker’s Offer
- Add contestants (or play alone). Pick one of the 22 cases as yours.
- Open 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2 cases; each one is crossed off the value board.
- After each round the banker calls with an offer. DEAL takes it; NO DEAL keeps opening.
- With two cases left, keep or swap, then open. Everyone plays once; the biggest take-home wins.
What the screen does for you
Banker’s Offer on AllPartyGames.com is the referee, not the whole game: it gives the host 22 cases from 1 to 250,000 points, Offers that track what is left, Keep-or-swap finale, Leaderboard across contestants, Host voice, while you bring one phone or a tv. Tap the ? button inside the game for these rules at any time, or 📺 for TV mode on a big screen.
How many players?
Banker’s Offer works with 1–8 players and a typical round takes about 3 min per player. Recommended age: 7+.
Best occasions
Variations
Tips
- The offer is a fraction of the average of what is left — it rises every round, so an early deal is almost always a bad one.
- When the three biggest values are all still in play after round three, the next offer will jump; when two of them are gone, take the next decent deal.
- The swap at the end does not change your odds — it is pure theatre, so enjoy it.
Banker’s Offer FAQ
How is the banker’s offer calculated?
It is the average of the values still in play, multiplied by a factor that grows from about a quarter after the first round to nearly nine-tenths before the last. Offers are rounded to friendly numbers.
Is it real money?
No — points only. That keeps it family-safe and lets everyone compare take-home scores on the leaderboard.
Can one person play alone?
Yes. With one contestant you simply play for the best take-home; with several, each plays a full game in turn and the highest total wins.
Is Banker’s Offer free?
Yes — 100% free with no account required.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, it is designed for phones first and works on tablets, laptops and TVs.