If you can visit Las Vegas and wear an interesting costume, you may have a chance to win cash or prizes on the popular game show Let's Make a Deal. CBS revived the series in 2009 with Wayne Brady as the new host and didn't forget about the gag prizes, also known as a "zonks." If this sounds like something you may be interested in, read on to find out how to become a contestant on Let's Make a Deal.

Dating back to the 1960s, the game show Let's Make a Deal has been captivating audiences with it's "zonk" prizes like a ton of bricks or a zonkey (half zebra and half donkey) given away to contestants in wacky costumes. While appearing on the show is relatively easy, knowing which deal to take is no easy challenge.

Traders are often given one prize to start each deal, such as something hidden behind a door, curtain or box. The trader is then presented with a second offer with the choice to keep their initial prize or trade it for the new prize. Other times, contestants are asked to play a simple game, such as rolling dice or selecting playing cards from a deck. Prizes range from the zonk gifts, worth nearly nothing, to brand new automobiles, vacations, appliances, cash and jewelry. At the end of each episode, the host will offer a series of quickie deals, offering cash to audience members who have random items with them. These can range from a driver's license from a certain state, a ticket stub, beauty items, and other small items.

While almost anyone can appear in the audience of the show, only a lucky few can be selected to deal with host Wayne Brady.

1. Traders must be 18 years of age or olderhttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/tickets/
2. Contestants must appear live at a taping at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegashttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/tickets/
3. Not everyone in the audience will be given the opportunity to dealhttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/tickets/
4. Not all prizes are fantastic; although some are new cars, others can be dirty socks and other gag prizes

Tickets for Let's Make a Deal are free, but must be requested in advance. Receiving a ticket does not mean you will have a chance to deal on the show, but does give you a one-in-18 chance.http://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/tickets/

1. Visit the CBS official site to find a list of tapings.http://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/tickets/
2. Follow the link to the On Camera Audiences website, which issues tickets for the show.http://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/tickets/
3. Request tickets for the taping you'd like to attend.
4. Be sure you can attend the taping you request tickets for as tickets cannot be transferred to a different day or time.

While costumes are not mandatory, the show is known for having each audience member dressed in some form of unique attire. The tradition started back in the 1960s when people learned that the crazier their clothing was, the more likely they were to be selected to deal.

1. Choose a costume that is out of the ordinary.
2. Costumes or attire may not contain visible logos.http://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/tickets/
3. Provocative costumes are not permitted.http://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/tickets/
4. Remember, the wackier your costume, the better your chances of being selected to participate on the show.