How a Japanese Arcade Game Became an American Game Show Classic

Most Americans know about The Price is Right, seeing as it’s the longest-running game show in US history. If you’ve seen the show, you may also remember Plinko as one of its many games. What most don’t know is that the disc-dropping game follows a similar gameplay loop to one of Japan’s first mechanical gambling games.

entire episode of Plinko. Between its high earning potential and iconic gameplay, it’s no wonder that it remains a fan favorite to this day.

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