How To Play 'The Bong Game'
30 August 2024, 04:00 | Updated: 28 May 2026, 19:18
How do you enter The Bong Game? We've got the details on how to play.
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You could be getting your hands on thousands of pounds – but only if you can hold your nerve long enough!
We'll offer you increasing amounts of money and all you have to do to win is shout 'stop!' before you hear the 'bong' sound which signifies the end of the game.
But if you get greedy and hear that 'bong', you leave with nothing.
'The Bong Game’ – FAQs and Rules
The full rules are for each round of The Bong Game can be found on this page here. You must be aged 18 or over to enter this competition.
How do I enter?
You can enter for free via our Global Player app, click here. The round opens at 7am on Friday 29th May 2026.
How much does it cost to enter?
The Bong Game is now a free to enter competition via Global Player, the official Capital app.
Can I enter from anywhere in the UK?
You can enter the competition if you’re a resident of the UK. If you live in The Isle of Man or the Channel Islands, then we’re really sorry but you shouldn’t enter as you won’t be eligible to win, due to different regulations in those places.
Do I have to be available to answer my phone to win?
Yes, you’ll need to be available to answer your phone when the lines close at 7am the following morning.
What number will you call from?
We can’t guarantee how it will display on your phone if we call you. It could be ‘unknown’, ‘withheld’, it might show a telephone number, or display in any other way.
How much can I win?
Depending on when you shout “stop” you can win a cash prize of a minimum of £100…but with the potential to win thousands of pounds! If you don’t shout “stop” before the bong sounds, you won’t win anything.
Could my entry be picked at random at any point during the competition?
Your entry will only be valid for the round you enter. After each round we’ll reset the entries. You’ll need to enter again if you want to be included in the next draw.
I’ve already entered one competition round. Can I enter another round?
Yes, you can enter different rounds of the competition. However, once you’ve won a cash prize, you can’t win again.
I missed a call – was it from Capital?
Unfortunately, we can’t disclose that information. Make sure that, if you enter, you’re available to safely answer your phone.
I was a winner on another Capital competition recently. Can I enter?
If you’ve won a prize valued at £1,000 or more or you’ve won more than one prize of any value on any of Global’s platforms within the last six months you won’t be eligible to win again until any exclusion period has ended. This exclusion period is detailed in the General Prize Promotions Terms and Conditions. If we’ve still not answered your question, check out our full list of Premium Rate FAQs here or for more information about phone-paid services and how to identify any unknown charges on your phone bill, visit phonecharges.org
You can read the full terms and conditions for "The Bong Game" here.
