Press Your Luck is a television game show where contestants answer trivia questions to earn spins on a game board. The game board has various cash amounts and prizes, but also "Whammies" which take away all of the contestant's winnings. Contestants must decide whether to keep spinning or stop to avoid hitting a Whammy.
Hosted by Peter Tomarken, the show became popular for its fast-paced gameplay and the excitement of watching contestants risk it all for big prizes. The show aired from 1983 to 1986 and was later revived in 2019 with Elizabeth Banks as the host.
Contestants on Press Your Luck must use strategy and luck to outsmart the game board and win as much money as possible. The show's catchy theme song and memorable catchphrases have made it a classic in the world of game shows.