All the Rules 'The Price Is Right' Contestants Have to Follow
Nope, winners aren't actually driving that brand-new car off the lot.

Almost everyone has a special relationship with The Price Is Right. Whether you've been watching since it premiered with Bob Barker in 1972 or got hooked after Drew Carey took over in 2007, there's no denying that the longest-running daytime game show in U.S. history has made an impact on so many viewers — and contestants, of course.
So, you've watched, but have you ever wondered what goes into making the show? We've done some investigating to find the rules that contestants on The Price Is Right follow. Lucky for you, during our research, we also discovered a few interesting rules by which producers must abide — so we included those too. (Heads up: The show has been on for a long time, so some of the details shared by former contestants and producers might have changed over the years.)
What are you waiting for? "Come on down" for a lot of Price Is Right rules and fun facts you probably never knew.

Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.


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