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Peer Pressure was an American television game show where youths performed stunts and answered questions about moral dilemmas. The show aired in syndication from 1997 to 1999, and was hosted by Nick Spano and Valarie Rae Miller.

Gameplay

Main game

Three youths, ages 12 to 17, competed in this game, whose centerpiece was a life-sized board game spread out on the studio floor. One at a time, each contestant determined his/her moves via an "Magic 8 ball," which reveals two things: 1. The number of spaces they can move, and 2. A type of activity - either a stunt or moral-based question - that requires completion to advance.

Activities

Four different activities were possible:

Decision – The contestant and a "Peer Group" (a jury composed of about 10-12 teen-agers) were read a moral dilemma-type question (e.g., "She's a really pretty, petite young blonde, but often wears plain white T-shirts and blue jeans to school because that's what she likes to wear. Does she turn you off because she dresses like a tomboy?") The contestant, without knowing how the Peer Group voted, supplied his/her answer and often gave some reasoning. If the response agreed with the consensus of the Peer Group, the contestant advanced.

Odd Job – The player performed a stunt (such as sorting clothing by type into the appropriate laundry basket), and had to meet the goal in a time limit to move.

Temptation – A prize is described. The contestant could take the prize and accept a two-step penalty; or pass it up and advance.

Fast Track – Similar to "Odd Job," except the stunt is more difficult and always worth eight steps (e.g., preparing three banana split sundaes on a moving conveyer belt within a time limit). Even if the contestant failed, they got a two-space consolation move.

After each contestant has taken a turn, the host asked a "Pop Quiz" question. Correct answers allowed that player to advance three spaces, while a wrong answer (or failing to answer) meant a three-step penalty.

Bonus Round: "The Pressure Cooker"

After an undefined time limit, the player making the least progress is disqualified from further play. The remaining contestants advance to the "Pressure Cooker" round, which were yes/no dilemmas (played just like the "Decision" question). The first contestant to guess three questions correctly won the game and bonus prizes.

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