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Safe Crackers

A quick game featuring one of the largest sets seen on The Price is Right.

An enormous “safe” is opened revealing two prizes within, a large prize, and a smaller one worth $100-$999. The safe is locked, and the contestant must guess the combination, which is the price of the smaller prize. The three digits in the price are provided, and the digits do not repeat. Getting the correct combination opens the safe and wins both prizes!

To balance out the other longer, more elaborate games being introduced during TPIR’s first hourlong season, Safe Crackers was added as a fifth quick game where contestants lock in one decision. The introduction of Safe Crackers reduced the times it was necessary to play Double Prices, Range Game, Most Expensive, Clock Game, or One Right Price more than once per week.

In December 2024, the game disappeared from the rotation and hasn’t been seen since.

Contestant attempting to unlock the Safe Crackers game on The Price is Right, with numbers 7, 5, and 0 visible on the combination dial.
29th pricing game to debut
S4, April 27 1976 – S53, December 12 2024
Likely created by Jay Wolpert
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S5, Oct 1 1976
A model stands beside a large safe labeled 'SAFE CRACKERS' with the door in an open position, revealing various prize wheels.

What’s behind the door? A prize package so valuable, it has to be kept inside a safe!

A scene from the 'Safe Crackers' game on The Price is Right featuring a large safe with an 'OPEN' sign. A female model stands near the safe opening, while another woman is seen behind the safe, dressed in a colorful outfit.

Carolyn can win this lovely armoire!

A smiling model sitting in a rocking chair while a host points towards a prize display in a game show setting.

And a pair of rocking chairs! A total prize package worth $2,811!

A model locking a large safe marked 'SAFE CRACKERS' on a game show set, attempting to guess the combination.

But that’s the last look you’ll get as Anitra locks the safe! To win, Carolyn will have to guess the combination…

A contestant and the host interact with a combination lock as part of the Safe Crackers game, featuring three dials displaying numbers.

…and Bob explains that the three-digit combination is the price of the rocking chairs, which contains a 1, a 3, and a 6.

A close-up image of a contestant's hand turning the dial on a game show wheel, showing the number 3.

Carolyn dials in a 3 for the first digit.

A contestant locks in a combination on a game show featuring a large safe, with Bob Barker explaining the rules.

She eventually settles on $361 for a price of the rocking chairs.

Contestant dialing the combination on a large game show safe, while the host observes.

Bob has Carolyn spin the wheel to lock it in…

A contestant trying to open a large safe on a game show, with the combination dial showing the numbers 3, 6, and 1.

…and Carolyn tugs on the handle, but the door stays firmly locked!

6 price displayed on a red card held by a host, with a checkered suit in the background.

Bob reveals the price was actually $316. A pair of prizes (like two rockers) usually means an even number.

Originally, the famous Pink Panther saxophone theme played as the game was revealed and contestants tried to crack the safe.

S5, May 19 1977
A contestant joyfully reacts as a large safe is opened on The Price is Right, with a host standing beside her.

Here’s a win from 1977. Susan cracked the safe with a $280 sewing machine…

Contestants and host in front of the game show set for 'Safe Crackers,' featuring a large safe with an 'OPEN' sign.

…and won a grandfather clock to go with it! The lit “OPEN” sign codifies the win.

S9, Oct 6 1980
A game host explains the rules of Safe Crackers while a contestant turns the combination dials set to 205, with an 'OPEN' and 'LOCK' sign in the background.

Ronald has tried $206 as the safe’s combination. Is he a winner?

A large safe labeled 'SAFE CRACKERS' is open on a game show stage, with two hosts presenting the game while a female model stands nearby.

The buzzer sounds, and the red “LOCK” sign lights up… but the safe door opens anyways!

0 price revealed during a game show segment.

Bob reveals the price was actually $260…

Bob Barker shakes hands with a contestant dressed in a military uniform on the set of The Price is Right.

…but since Bob said Ronald would win the prizes if he opened the door, he decides to award the prizes anyways.

S11, Oct 6 1982
A contestant interacts with the host in front of the 'Safe Crackers' game on a television stage, with a large metallic safe displaying combination dials.

Whoops! Neither Dian nor Bob can open the safe! We’ll never know what we’re playing for!

S11, Jan 6 1983
Holly Hallstrom struggles to close the door on a Gibson refrigerator inside the Safe Crackers set on The Price is Right.

Speaking of open doors… Holly’s famous battle with the Gibson refrigerator door happened inside the Safe Crackers safe!

S14, Oct 11 1985
A contestant in a pink jumpsuit operates the combination dial on a large gray safe with 'SAFE CRACKERS' in green letters above it.

Safe Crackers got a facelift in 1985; it retains this appearance today.

A game show host stands in front of a large safe labeled 'SAFE CRACKERS,' with an open door revealing prizes inside. Two female contestants watch in the background.

A win now includes a flashing logo and a neon “OPEN” sign.

S30, Nov 16 2001
A contestant waves from inside a silver car parked in a large metallic safe on The Price is Right set.

Today the safe contains a new Dodge Neon!

Contestant excitedly gestures while Bob Barker demonstrates the Safe Crackers game setup.

Here’s a tip… ever since the 80’s, the final digit in the safe combination has always been “0”.

A contestant lies on the floor while a host gestures during a game on a colorful stage set.

Robbie won that new car!

S36, Apr 11 2008 (Primetime MDS)
A Wii and a Chevy Impala LS are presented in the Safe Crackers game on The Price is Right.

On this primetime Million Dollar Spectacular, Domus can win a Wii, and a Chevy Impala LS…

A contestant celebrates with thumbs up next to Drew Carey, showcasing the prize amount of ,000,000 available.

…AND, if he wins those, he can play for a MILLION DOLLARS!

A contestant celebrates in front of the 'Safe Crackers' game show set on The Price is Right, with a red car visible in the background and a female model showcasing prizes.

The $670 Wii helped Domus crack the safe, winning both that and the car…

Drew Carey presenting the Safe Crackers game board with spinning dials showing various numbers.

…but Drew tempts him. He can risk it all and attempt to dial in the car’s price for a million dollar bonus, but if he’s wrong, he’ll lose everything.

A host from The Price is Right holds a price tag of ,175 while a contestant smiles and claps beside him, standing in front of a large safe backdrop.

Domus decides not to risk it. He would have guessed the car was $32,000; good thing he quit!

S38, Oct 20 2009
Drew Carey holds up a red card displaying the price 0 in front of a safe during the game 'Safe Crackers' on The Price is Right.

Drew developed a habit of throwing to break after a win by smacking the camera with the winning price.

S39, Oct 29 2010
A lively audience cheering enthusiastically, wearing colorful shirts and matching name tags, with some making hand gestures and signs of excitement.

Vaughn’s friends are screaming for him to pick “6” as the second digit…

A contestant smiles while turning the dial on a game show safe, attempting to guess the correct combination.

…but Vaughn ignored them and set “0” as the second digit instead. No, he didn’t win.

S51, Jun 6 2023
Rachel Reynolds and her family pose in front of a large screen displaying an image of New Orleans, featuring a riverboat and city skyline.

To celebrate Rachel’s 20th year with TPIR, she and her family are offering a trip to their home state of Louisiana!

S52, Jan 3 2024
A contestant interacts with a large, grey safe on The Price is Right, while Drew Carey knocks a light bulb out of the socket.

Oops! Drew knocked a bulb cleanly out of the socket!