Press Your Luck

Press Your Luck was an American television game show where contestants collected "spins" by answering trivia questions, and then used the "spins" on a board with dollar amounts. The person who amassed the most in cash and prizes at the end of the game won.

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American - Television - Game show - Trivia

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The show was most memorable for the Whammy, a red cartoon creature wearing a cape. The Whammy's spaces on the game board took away the contestant's money, accompanied by an animation that would show the Whammy taking the loot, and frequently being chased away. Throughout the show's run, approximately 60 different animations were used, with new ones being added from time to time.

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