Late one evening in Darwin, my partner mentioned a new drop-peg game she saw on a social media ad. I followed up and ended up on plinko. The game’s mechanics—balls bouncing through pegs—caught my eye while on a slow Wi-Fi connection. After losing several small bets, I finally cashed in with a win that reversed my losses. It felt reassuring to see my balance climb just when I was about to give up, and since then it’s become part of my nightly routine.
