Ep 3. The Whammy Taketh

In the third episode of the second season of Press Your Luck, titled "The Whammy Taketh," contestants face the infamous Whammy as they try to win big money and prizes. The game begins with a trivia round, during which players must quickly buzz in with the correct answer to earn spins on the big board.

Once players have spins, they take turns pressing a button that makes the big board light up with various prizes and cash amounts. However, there are also Whammies on the board, which cause players to lose all their winnings and go back to zero. The tension is high as players risk their current winnings and spin again, hoping to avoid the dreaded Whammy.

As the game progresses, players compete to see who can rack up the most winnings without hitting a Whammy. The stakes are high, with some prizes worth tens of thousands of dollars. Host Elizabeth Banks keeps the energy up and the suspense palpable as players strategize and make tough decisions about when to spin and when to pass.

Along the way, we meet a variety of contestants with interesting backstories and unique playing styles. Some are experienced game show veterans, while others are experiencing the excitement of the big board for the first time. All are united in their determination to win big and avoid the Whammy.

As the game nears its end, tensions mount and the Whammy's mischief starts to take its toll. Some players hit multiple Whammies in a row and watch in horror as their hard-earned winnings evaporate. Others manage to avoid the Whammy but struggle to accumulate enough prizes and cash to make it to the final round.

In the end, only one player will emerge victorious, gaining the opportunity to play for even bigger prizes and money in the next round. But for all the contestants, the thrill of the game and the chance to win big make for a wildly entertaining episode of Press Your Luck. "The Whammy Taketh" is a must-watch for fans of game shows and anyone who loves a good competition.