So, Deal or No Deal on GBA—it’s basically the TV show crammed into a tiny cartridge, and honestly? It works way better than you’d expect. You pick a briefcase at the start, and then the real fun begins: opening the others one by one while the banker throws increasingly desperate offers at you. The tension’s real, especially when you’re down to the last few cases and suddenly that “safe” deal doesn’t look so bad.

Graphics are simple but get the job done—the banker’s little pixelated face even manages to look smug when he lowballs you. And yeah, it’s pure luck, but there’s something weirdly satisfying about yelling “NO DEAL!” at your Game Boy like you’re actually on stage. Just don’t blame me when you lose to a 1¢ briefcase after turning down $50,000. That’s the magic of it.

If you ever wanted to stress-test your risk tolerance on the bus ride home, this is the game for you.