Thunderball - Best shot
Choose 5 lucky numbers and the Thunderball for your best chance of winning up to £250,000 on a National Lottery draw. Easy to play. Easy to win.
How do I play Thunderball?
- Choose a day to play
- Choose 5 numbers (1 to 34)
- Choose 1 Thunderball number (1 to 14)
- Or ask for a Lucky Dip®
- Choose to play up to 8 weeks in advance.
What could I win?**
- Up to £250,000 all to yourself
- The chance to buy that new sports car you always promised yourself...or maybe even three
When is the draw?
- Saturday BBC ONE from 19:30*
- Wednesday BBC ONE from 22:35
*Draw broadcast times are subject to change.
**Prizes may on occasion be less than stated.
National Lottery Games are subject to Games Rules and Procedures.
Where do I find the results?
- Visit www.national-lottery.co.uk, Teletext (until January 2010), Ceefax, BBC Red Button or call The National Lottery Line for further information
How much does it cost?
- £1 per board, per draw
Prize structure
The overall odds of matching 5 main numbers plus the Thunderball are 1 in 3,895,584. Overall, the odds of winning any Thunderball prize are 1 in 18.2 Due to the fixed prize nature of this game, there are no Rollovers if the top prize is not won.
| Match | WinΔ | Approx odds (1 in x) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £250,000 | 3,895,584 |
| 5 main numbers | £5,000 | 299,661 |
| 4 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £250 | 26,867 |
| 4 main numbers | £100 | 2,067 |
| 3 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £20 | 960 |
| 3 main numbers | £10 | 74 |
| 2 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £10 | 107 |
| 1 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £5 | 33 |
ΔIn exceptional circumstances, and depending on the number of winners overall and per prize category, prizes may, on occasion, be less than stated - see published Game Procedures for current details, available in National Lottery retailers and at www.national-lottery.co.uk. On average, 54% of Thunderball sales will be available to be paid out in prizes to players.