Deal or No Deal (UK game show) not known to anyone except the adjudicator. At the start of each game one of the 22 contestants, each standing behind one of the red boxes, is selected to be the contestant for that episode. The contestants themselves do not know who is to take the seat until it is revealed at the beginning of the show. Usually, contestants will appear on around 15–25 shows before they are selected to play. The contestant then takes their box and walks to the centre of the set, taking their place at the "pound table", in what Edmonds refers to as the "crazy
Deal or No Deal (Irish game show) TV3's "Ireland AM". </div> The "Deal or No Deal" Scratchcard is largely based on the TV game show. Entry to the main game show on TV3 is only possible by purchasing the "Deal or No Deal" Scratchcard from any National Lottery agent. If a player reveals the word "Deal" on the "Banker's Bonus" section of the scratchcard, they can send it to the National Lottery in the special "Deal or No Deal" envelopes, for a chance to appear on the show. The "Deal or No Deal" Scratchcard costs €3. The Irish version is similar to the UK version, with elements