# Game: Deal or No Deal Tourney **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [February 13, 2010, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819 "2010-02-13T04:36:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/21 "2010-02-14T07:35:01Z")
Bah, something’s come up. I’m gonna have to drop out. Sorry =( ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/22 "2010-02-14T08:32:42Z")
Duplicate Deal or No Deal, eh? 48 hours + is generous enough for me to sign up. Let’s give it a shot! ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/23 "2010-02-14T14:18:20Z")
1. Leaper 2. LarryBorgia 3. MadTheSwine 4. Mahaloth 5. Biotop 6. notfrommensa 7. Bootis 8. 9. 10. I wish I had thought of the name “Duplicate Deal or No Deal.” I think that describes this best. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/24 "2010-02-14T22:29:32Z")
I will start the game the first opportunity I have after 8:00 pm CST tonight. I will also mention that I will not be policing this thread. If you want to talk about (or lie about) what action you have taken here, you are welcome to. I don’t really think this would be a problem, but I will ask players not to talk to each other about the game outside this thread. ---
**Author:** ![Taber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ac91a4/32.png) [@Taber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taber)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/25 "2010-02-14T23:09:31Z")
Room for one more? I’d like to play. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2010, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/26 "2010-02-15T00:56:28Z")
> [@Taber](#): > > Room for one more? I’d like to play. Sure, I will take players until we start or we fill up. 1. Leaper 2. LarryBorgia 3. MadTheSwine 4. Mahaloth 5. Biotop 6. notfrommensa 7. Bootis 8. Taber 9. 10. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/27 "2010-02-15T02:28:27Z")
I will start the game in the next post. The first two rounds will have 20 cases with the following values: .01 1 5 10 25 50 75 100 200 300 400 500 750 1000 5000 10000 25000 50000 75000 100000 We will open 5 cases to start. We will open 4 for the next phase, then 3, then 2, then 1 at a time. We are starting with the following players: 1. Leaper 2. LarryBorgia 3. MadTheSwine 4. Mahaloth 5. Biotop 6. notfrommensa 7. Bootis 8. Taber Since we are starting with eight players, there will be no eliminations until after the 4th round. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2010, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/28 "2010-02-15T02:29:27Z")
The values have been randomly assigned to the cases and case 1 is set aside for the players. The first 5 cases open are as follows: Case 2, $200; Case 9, $5; Case 17, $25; Case 11, $500; Case 19, $300. This leaves the following values in play: .01 1 10 50 75 100 400 750 1000 5000 10000 25000 50000 75000 100000 The first offer from the bank is $12000. Please send me a PM saying “Deal” or “No Deal” before 8:30 PM CST on Tuesday, April 16. Once I have received a valid PM from all eight players, we will proceed to the second phase of the first round. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2010, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/29 "2010-02-15T02:34:04Z")
> [@MentalGuy](#): > > Please send me a PM saying “Deal” or “No Deal” before 8:30 PM CST on Tuesday, April 16. Once I have received a valid PM from all eight players, we will proceed to the second phase of the first round. February 16. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/30 "2010-02-15T02:39:13Z")
Yes, that should be February 16. I really hope I don’t keep making these mistakes when it comes to the numbers. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2010, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/31 "2010-02-16T15:18:45Z")
I have now heard from all 8 participants. Since at least one player did not take the deal, we will continue with round 1. The next 4 cases to be opened are: Case 8, $5000; Case 3, $75; Case 10, $100; Case 4 $75000. This leaves the following values remaining: .01 1 10 50 400 750 1000 10000 25000 50000 100000 The offer remains at $12000. Anyone that has not already accepted a deal in Round 1 should PM me saying “Deal” or “No Deal” by 10:00 AM CST on Thursday, February 18. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/32 "2010-02-16T16:21:06Z")
I forgot to mention that in the next phase we will open 3 more cases. ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/33 "2010-02-18T17:00:43Z")
Bump ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/34 "2010-02-18T17:01:14Z")
I have now heard from all the necessary participants except one for the second offer. The player who did not respond will automatically accept the deal, but if they do not respond to the first phase of round 2, they will be removed from the game. The next 3 cases to be opened are: Case 14, $1000; Case 6, $50; Case 16, $50000 This leaves the following values remaining: .01 1 10 400 750 10000 25000 100000 The offer remains at $12000. Anyone that has not already accepted a deal in Round 1 should PM me saying “Deal” or “No Deal” by 11:30 AM CST on Saturday, February 20. There will be two cases opened in the next phase. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2010, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/35 "2010-02-19T04:20:05Z")
I have now heard from all the necessary participants for the third offer. The next 2 cases to be opened are: Case 5, $400; Case 13, $100000 This leaves the following values remaining: .01 1 10 750 10000 25000 The offer is now $4000. Anyone that has not already accepted a deal in Round 1 should PM me saying “Deal” or “No Deal” by 11:00 PM CST on Saturday, February 20. There will be one case opened in the remaining phases of round 1. Previous offers: $12000 $12000 $12000 ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/36 "2010-02-20T16:53:53Z")
I have now heard from all the necessary participants for the fourth offer. Since at least one player has not accepted a deal, we will continue with round 1. The next case to be opened is: Case 12, $.01 This leaves the following values remaining: 1 10 750 10000 25000 The offer is now $6000. Anyone that has not already accepted a deal in Round 1 should PM me saying “Deal” or “No Deal” by 11:00 AM CST on Monday, February 22. I would appreciate it if in the title of the PM you would include “Round 1, 5th offer”. This would help me identify which PMs are for which offers easier. There will be one case opened in the remaining phases of round 1. Previous offers: $12000 $12000 $12000 $4000 ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2010, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/37 "2010-02-22T15:25:45Z")
I have now heard from all the necessary participants for the fifth offer. Since at least one player has not accepted a deal, we will continue with round 1. The next case to be opened is: Case 7, $1 This leaves the following values remaining: 10 750 10000 25000 The offer is now $7750. Anyone that has not already accepted a deal in Round 1 should PM me saying “Deal” or “No Deal” by 10:00 AM CST on Wednesday, February 24. I would appreciate it if in the title of the PM you would include “Round 1, 6th offer”. This would help me identify which PMs are for which offers easier. There will be one case opened in the remaining phases of round 1. Previous offers: $12000 $12000 $12000 $4000 $6000 Also, I will start replying to your PM’s to confirm that I have received them. Also, I will PM to remind you if I have not heard from you at some point with less than 24 hours left. ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2010, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/38 "2010-02-24T21:12:27Z")
_ **bump** _ at 3:10 pm cst Feb 24, 2010. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2010, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/39 "2010-02-24T22:34:29Z")
I apologize. I had to go to a training today and was without internet access all day. I have heard from all the necessary participants for the sixth offer. Since at least one player has not accepted a deal, we will continue with round 1. The next case to be opened is: Case 20, $25000 This leaves the following values remaining: 10 750 10000 The offer is now $3000. Anyone that has not already accepted a deal in Round 1 should PM me saying “Deal” or “No Deal” by 5:00 PM CST on Friday, February 26. I would appreciate it if in the title of the PM you would include “Round 1, 7th offer”. This would help me identify which PMs are for which offers easier. There will be one case opened in the remaining phases of round 1. Previous offers: $12000 $12000 $12000 $4000 $6000 $7750 Also, I will start replying to your PM’s to confirm that I have received them. Also, I will try to PM to remind you if I have not heard from you at some point with less than 24 hours left. It is still your responsibility to respond, though, even if you do not hear from me. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819/40 "2010-02-25T15:35:11Z")
I have heard from all the necessary participants for the seventh offer. Since at least one player has not accepted a deal, we will continue with round 1. The next case to be opened is: Case 18, $10000 This leaves the following values remaining: 10 750 The offer is now $360. Anyone that has not already accepted a deal in Round 1 should PM me saying “Deal” or “No Deal” by 5:00 PM CST on Saturday, February 27. **In addition, if you respond “No Deal”, then please indicate whether you wish to keep Case 1 or trade if for Case 15**. If this is not included, you will automatically keep Case 1. I would appreciate it if in the title of the PM you would include “Round 1, 8th offer”. This would help me identify which PMs are for which offers easier. There will be no more cases opened in round 1. Previous offers: $12000 $12000 $12000 $4000 $6000 $7750 $3000 Also, I will start replying to your PM’s to confirm that I have received them. Also, I will try to PM to remind you if I have not heard from you at some point with less than 24 hours left. It is still your responsibility to respond, though, even if you do not hear from me. P.S. The reason for the later time on Saturday is that I will most likely be without internet access most of the day. If all response are in by Friday evening however, I should be able to go ahead and start round 2. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-deal-or-no-deal-tourney/528819.md?page=3)