How to play: Thunderball

Descriptor: First, text is visible that reads "£500,000", before the Thunderball logo spins into view. The logo then spins to reveal a one pound coin, before spinning to reveal the National Lottery logo. Next, more text is visible that reads "£25 Billion", and then "Good Causes".

Narrator: For the best chance of winning £500,000 on a one pound National Lottery game, play Thunderball. It only costs a pound and you never have to share it. By playing any of our games, you've helped to raise over £25 billion for Good Causes in the UK. Now for a closer look at Thunderball.

Descriptor: At the top of the screen, text is visible that reads "How to play Thunderball". We then see text with the seven days of the week. Thunderball logos appear in place of Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, indicating Thunderball draw days. Next we see the online Thunderball game page, with an icon appearing bottom right with the text "Play now". Next, we zoom into a button on screen that reads "Open Account". This button highlights.

Narrator: Draws take place every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The easiest way to play Thunderball 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. Once you've registered, you're ready to play Thunderball.

Descriptor: We now zoom into the section of the page indicating how you choose which draws you wish to enter, followed by an option that allows you to choose how many weeks you would like to enter for, including a subscription option that reads "Continuous". Then, five random main numbers, and a random Thunderball number are entered into the boxes below, and the "Lucky Dip" button is highlighted against the next row. We then zoom down to the "Play now" button which is highlighted.

Narrator: First, choose which draw you want to enter, and for how many weeks. You can play up to eight weeks in advance, or, start a subscription. Choose five numbers from 1 to 39. Then, choose the all important Thunderball number from 1 to 14. You can also select Lucky Dip, where all numbers are chosen randomly. Submit the form and you're done. We'll even contact you if you've won so there's no need to check.

Descriptor: We now see a map of the UK, over which is text that reads "28,000+". 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 Thunderball play slip which is completed graphically before being put through the terminal. A Thunderball ticket then appears.

Narrator: You can also play Thunderball in over 28,000 retailers throughout the UK when you're out shopping. Look out for The National Lottery sign. Simply fill out one of our play slips. Inside you can find your play slip at the playstation. Again, choose five numbers as well as your Thunderball number, or select Lucky Dip. Present your play slip at the kiosk, and you'll be given your completed Thunderball ticket. For more information, click on the ‘Playing in-store' link. Next, we see an icon, bottom right of the screen reading "Playing in-store".

Descriptor: We now see the five main numbers and the Thunderball number, these are then highlighted. Next, a caption appears that reads "£500,000". We then see an icon bottom right with text that reads "Prize breakdown". The online Thunderball results page then appears with a sample of the Thunderball results highlighted. Another icon appears bottom right with the text "Results".

Narrator: So, how do you win? Every draw gives you five main numbers and the Thunderball number. The more you match, the more you win. Match with five main numbers and the Thunderball and you'll win £500,000. For a run down of all the Thunderball prize combinations, click on the ‘Prize breakdown' link. And visit our results page, to check current and previous results.

Descriptor: Next we see the Thunderball logo, together with an icon 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: So, why not register? And if you've already done so, why not go and play? Thunderball, from The National Lottery.