The Thunderball lottery game is one of the most popular games offered by the UK National Lottery. The game has undergone many changes since its introduction in 1999, with new features and prize structures being added to make it more exciting for players.

In the beginning, the game was called Hotpicks and it was a game that players can pick their own numbers, and win a prize by matching one, two, three, four or five numbers. However, the game was later rebranded as Thunderball and the format was changed to be a 5/39 game with a 1/14 Thunderball number.

In 2013, the game underwent another change. The number of balls increased to 39, and the Thunderball number increased to 14. The prize structure was also changed, with the jackpot prize being won by matching five main numbers and the Thunderball number.

In 2018, the game was rebranded again to include a new prize structure. The prize for matching three main numbers and the Thunderball number was increased, and a prize for matching two main numbers and the Thunderball number was introduced.

In 2020, the game was rebranded again to include a new prize structure. The prize for matching two main numbers and the Thunderball number was increased, and a prize for matching one main numbers and the Thunderball number was introduced.

The game has undergone many changes over the years, but it remains a popular choice for players. LotteryUK.com provides the latest results, numbers, and news about the Thunderball lottery game, and we encourage players to check the history of the game before participating in the draw.