How to play: Lotto Plus 5

Descriptor: First we see a Lotto and Lotto Plus 5 logo, which then animates to a graphic which reads "£250,000". The Lotto logo then reappears and animates into a one pound gold coin. Next we see text which reads "How to play Lotto Plus 5", together with the Lotto and Lotto Plus 5 logo at the top of the screen. Below this, a Lotto play slip zooms in on the Lotto Plus 5 box which is marked, followed by an online play slip with the Lotto Plus 5 box being ticked. We then see the Lotto Plus 5 logo again.

Narrator: Lotto Plus 5 is a new National Lottery game, which gives your Lotto numbers five chances to win a top prize of a £250,000 throughout the week for just one pound extra. It's easy to Plus 5 your Lotto numbers, all you need to do is tick the box against each line of Lotto numbers to get those lines entered into five Lotto Plus 5 draws. Now for a closer look at this exciting new game.

Descriptor: We now see the online Lotto game page, with a star icon appearing on the bottom right hand side of the screen with text that reads "Play now". Next, we zoom in to see a selection of Lotto numbers being entered, before "Lucky Dip" is highlighted, followed by the Lotto Plus 5 box being ticked.

Narrator: The easiest way to play is right here online. If you haven't registered already, simply click the "Play now" link on this page to register your details and open an Account. To play, enter your regular Lotto numbers , or choose "Lucky Dip", and then tick "Plus 5".

Descriptor: We now see the "Play now", button highlighted, followed by the Lotto Plus 5 logo which animates in. The Lotto logo then spins to reveal a one pound gold coin.

Narrator: Click "Play now" and the selected lines will be entered into five additional Lotto Plus 5 draws throughout the week. Lotto Plus 5 can only be played with Lotto and each entry costs one pound per line.

Descriptor: We now see icons representing the seven days of the week, with Lotto logos for Wednesday and Saturday, and Lotto Plus 5 logos for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Narrator: If you've chosen to Plus 5 your Saturday Lotto numbers, you'll be entered into five Lotto Plus 5 draws from Sunday. If you've chosen to Plus 5 your Wednesday Lotto numbers, you'll be entered into five Lotto Plus 5 draws from Thursday.

Descriptor: We now see a printed Lotto ticket indicating which Lotto Plus 5 draw days have been entered. These are highlighted.

Narrator: All the draw dates you are entered into for Lotto and Lotto Plus 5 will appear on your ticket, and if you're playing online, we will automatically contact you if you've won, it's so easy.

Descriptor: We now see a map of the UK, over which text is visible that reads "28,000+".

Narrator: You can Plus 5 your Lotto numbers in over 28,000 retailers throughout the UK, when you're out shopping.

Descriptor: Next we see an image of the exterior of a National Lottery retailer, with both the exterior National Lottery signs highlighted. Inside the store, we see an image of the playstation, followed by a Lotto play slip which is completed graphically before being put through the terminal. A Lotto ticket then appears with the black star being highlighted. The star indicates which line of Lotto numbers have been entered for Lotto Plus 5.

Narrator: Look out for the National Lottery signs. Inside, you'll find your play slip at the playstation. Complete the play slip, and then present it at the kiosk, where you'll be given a ticket, indicating which Lotto Plus 5 draws you have entered for.

Descriptor: We now see a National Lottery Fast Pay ticket which animates in, before once again seeing the retailer exterior with a star icon, bottom right of the screen reading "Playing in-store".

Narrator: Alternatively, if you play by Fast Pay or Lucky Dip at the kiosk, just ask to Plus 5 any of your Lotto lines. For more information about playing in store, just click on the "Playing in-store" link.

Descriptor: Next we see the Lotto Plus 5 logo accompanied by pound signs. In text below is a caption that reads "In exceptional circumstances, prizes may be less than stated. See Lotto Plus 5 Game Procedures for details". Next we see the six main Lotto numbers and the bonus number. Three balls are highlighted and ticked, with text above that reads "£2.50". All six numbers are then highlighted and ticked with text above that reads "£250,000"

Narrator: What can you win? Lotto Plus 5 has the potential to create thousands of winners every single week, and prizes are fixed so you don't have to share them. To win a prize, you need to match a minimum of three numbers in any of the Lotto Plus 5 draws. There are lots of ways to win, ranging from £2.50 for matching three main numbers, right up to £250,000 for matching all six numbers.

Descriptor: We now see the Lotto Plus 5 logo, and below it, a caption that reads "5 times more likely to win", accompanied by another caption reading "*Source: GTECH2010". Next, we see a star icon bottom right with the text "About Lotto Plus 5". We then see a Lotto ticket which has been zoomed in on.

Narrator: You're five times more likely to win than when playing Lotto on its own, and you can win more than once on the same ticket. For a run down of all the Lotto Plus 5 prize combinations, click on the "About Lotto Plus 5" link. Remember to keep hold of your ticket throughout the week.

Descriptor: Next we see the Lotto Plus 5 logo, and below it are the icons representing the 7 days of the week. A Lotto logo appears in the Wednesday and Saturday icons. Lotto Plus 5 logos appear in the icons for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Next we see text that reads "www.national-lottery.co.uk", followed by a photo of an iPhone, in which the National Lottery app for iPhone is displayed. Beside it is a logo with the text "Available, on the App Store", together with a text that reads "Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone® and iPod touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad^TM is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc."

Narrator: So how will you know if you've won? Your draw results can be checked in the usual ways on Lotto Plus 5 draw days, but the easiest places to find out if you've won are online at national-lottery.co.uk , in store, or by downloading the National Lottery Official App for iPhone.

Descriptor: We now see an example of the Lotto and Plus 5 online results page. We zoom up to see the "Results Checker" section of the page, before seeing the "Check now" button highlighted at the bottom. Next we see a "Subscribe" option being ticked for "Weekly results e-mail".

Narrator: Results will be published in all the usual places, once the Lotto Plus 5 draws have taken place from around 8pm. For online results, visit our results section of the website. You can enter your numbers into our results checker. You can also sign up for our free weekly results email. And remember, to play online, you'll need to open an account with us first.

Descriptor: We now see a printed Lotto ticket, followed by a "Lotto and Lotto Plus 5 Winning Numbers" results slip. Next, a TV screen animates in with a silent section of the National Lottery Draws show, hosted in this instance by OJ Borg. Finally, the Lotto Plus 5 logo appears, accompanied by a star icon bottom right with text that reads "Play now". At the bottom of the screen is text that reads "You must be 16 or over to play or claim a prize. Terms and Conditions, Games Rules and Procedures apply".

Narrator: In-store, present your ticket at the kiosk, or, you can ask for a results slip. A round up of Lotto Plus 5 results will also be available on the National Lottery Draws show on BBC ONE, on Saturday nights. Plus 5 your Lotto numbers and get five chances to win a top prize of £250,000 throughout the week for one pound extra.