I can’t recall exactly where I first saw it—maybe on a streamer’s overlay or a social media post—but when I stumbled upon plinko during an evening of YouTube videos, I decided to give it a shot. Creating an account took seconds, and I was soon dropping chips with a grin. The sense of control comes from choosing the drop point, yet the outcome remains delightfully unpredictable. In South Africa, it’s become my go-to pastime for those idle moments when I just need something lighthearted and fun.