 The Authorised Biography of Gerry Anderson", describe "The Cham-Cham" as "perhaps the most lavish-looking episode of the series", naming the skiing scenes and Penelope's rendition of "Dangerous Game" as "unforgettable images".Tom Fox of "Starburst" magazine gives the episode a score of 4 out of 5.He praises the production design and the cable car rescue, arguing that they make up for the "tenuous" plot.