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Deal or No Deal

(Rated TV-PG, Game shows, Starring Howie Mandel, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Game of chance is decent family entertainment.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some contestants get very caught up by greed. The show can feel like watching someone gamble.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    The "briefcase models" are all very sexy and wear slinky, somewhat revealing dresses.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Deal or No Deal

Parents need to know that greed and risk-taking can play a factor in the contestants' decision-making on this engrossing primtime game show, sometimes with a negative outcome. But some contestants also make smart decisions and settle for a more modest amount than the $1 million they dream of.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the contestants' decisions, and what each family member would do if they were playing the game. Would you be satisfied with the amount of money a contestant won? Why or why not? Do you think the contestant was too greedy, or too much of a risk-taker? What would you have done differently, and why? Another discussion topic could be money itself and its value. What would you do if you won a lot of money? Aside from buying material things, can you think of some ways you could put the money to good use?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    COOL FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

    This show is really entertaining to watch. The whole family will enjoy!

  2. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    for ages 9 and up

    this show is awsome. but i wouldent let any kid under the age of 9 see it because of what the girls in show are wearing and because if there younger than 9 chances are there not going to like or understand the show that well.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Money Models and Mandel...

    Greed remains the overall theme in this game show, but why make a big deal out of it, what if it were you standing on that stage? The models are beautiful, but I agree with Commonsense about the revealing outfits, GIVE ME MORE!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    For get the outfits watch the Game!

    I'll admit the show portrays an idea of "GREEDINESS" and the out fits on the models could cover abit more of "them".Hey, Howie, why use models any way?

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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