The name Plinko comes from the distinctive sound produced by the ball as it moves across the playing field, hitting obstacles. The game was first introduced on American television on the show The Price Is Right, where it gained popularity, and its name has stuck with fans ever since. Since then, numerous variations of Plinko have emerged, differing in the size and shape of the playing field, as well as the prize coefficients. Thus, Plinko has become the name for an entire series of games with similar gameplay.