This game show is an honorable mention in my book, it's also a bit of a childhood gem. When I was a kid, I really was into game shows and this show was one of the first I saw. I'll admit as a kid, I thought when I grew up somewhere along the line, I'd love to be a contestant on this game.
I really like the theme song which is on my honorable mentions list of favorite theme songs, I just thought it was a nice tune that fit the nature of the show. I even like the setting, which is just colorful and bright, mainly that big board which just has multicolored tiles and lights, these things just induced and screamed excitement.
But most importantly I really like the game, it's both exciting and suspenseful. I remember always being on the edge of my seat and cheering on saying, "No whammy, no whammy", "Press the button now, now", "Darn it, whammied." It was just that exciting because the game is unpredictable, you never know where that light is going to land or even the status of the contestants.
The game is simple and at the same time it isn't because other than timing and luck it's really all based on risk. Contestants at first must answer some questions, if they get enough of them right, they gain turns. After that preliminary is over comes the fun part where the contestants literally must press their luck. There is a board where each of the tiles have the amount of money to gain and prizes which also gain you money; and there are tiles you could say are the power ups from one that gains you both money and a turn, another which can double your money.
However, the tricky part is that the light is rapidly moving onto different tiles, and the board constantly changes. If the light lands on a tile and the contestants press on time, then they gain money. But there is one big catch and that of course are those deadly red Whammys. Those little critters are both funny and figures of aggravation, whenever a contestant lands on a Whammy they of course lose all their points and are forced to start over again, much like in some of those old video games where if you die you have to go all the way back to the level, yeah guys I feel your pain.
Though I'll admit at time I secretly hoped the contestants would land on that whammy sometimes because every time that happened there would be a little animated sequence seeing those pests knock away contestants' points in any creative fashion, I always thought those sequences were both funny and bit sad. But that's not the only way those pesky Whammies will ruin your day, if you get four Whammies it's game over so yeah, you better pray to God you don't get whammed.
However, one unique thing is that your able to pass a turn or two, to the other contestants. This is where more of the risk factor comes to play, by doing that you'd be able to keep the money you won. Though having turns passed to you can also work to your advantage as it will give you a chance to gain more points or even regain points lost. Though it can also mean the increased chances of getting whammed, so it's a have or have not factor the choice is yours depending on how much you want to risk.
"Press your Luck" is a lucky break.
Rating: 4 stars
I really like the theme song which is on my honorable mentions list of favorite theme songs, I just thought it was a nice tune that fit the nature of the show. I even like the setting, which is just colorful and bright, mainly that big board which just has multicolored tiles and lights, these things just induced and screamed excitement.
But most importantly I really like the game, it's both exciting and suspenseful. I remember always being on the edge of my seat and cheering on saying, "No whammy, no whammy", "Press the button now, now", "Darn it, whammied." It was just that exciting because the game is unpredictable, you never know where that light is going to land or even the status of the contestants.
The game is simple and at the same time it isn't because other than timing and luck it's really all based on risk. Contestants at first must answer some questions, if they get enough of them right, they gain turns. After that preliminary is over comes the fun part where the contestants literally must press their luck. There is a board where each of the tiles have the amount of money to gain and prizes which also gain you money; and there are tiles you could say are the power ups from one that gains you both money and a turn, another which can double your money.
However, the tricky part is that the light is rapidly moving onto different tiles, and the board constantly changes. If the light lands on a tile and the contestants press on time, then they gain money. But there is one big catch and that of course are those deadly red Whammys. Those little critters are both funny and figures of aggravation, whenever a contestant lands on a Whammy they of course lose all their points and are forced to start over again, much like in some of those old video games where if you die you have to go all the way back to the level, yeah guys I feel your pain.
Though I'll admit at time I secretly hoped the contestants would land on that whammy sometimes because every time that happened there would be a little animated sequence seeing those pests knock away contestants' points in any creative fashion, I always thought those sequences were both funny and bit sad. But that's not the only way those pesky Whammies will ruin your day, if you get four Whammies it's game over so yeah, you better pray to God you don't get whammed.
However, one unique thing is that your able to pass a turn or two, to the other contestants. This is where more of the risk factor comes to play, by doing that you'd be able to keep the money you won. Though having turns passed to you can also work to your advantage as it will give you a chance to gain more points or even regain points lost. Though it can also mean the increased chances of getting whammed, so it's a have or have not factor the choice is yours depending on how much you want to risk.
"Press your Luck" is a lucky break.
Rating: 4 stars