Winning this game is just the luck of the draw.
luck of the draw
idiomThe random production or occurrence of favorable or unfavorable results.
Origin
disputed originAn allusion to the random manner in which objects (such as playing cards, straws, or marbles) are distributed, drawn, or withdrawn (from a card deck, bag, or other container) in many games of chance (such as card games).
You cannot choose your seat on the plane, so it is just the luck of the draw.
Whether one is born into wealth or poverty remains, in many respects, merely the luck of the draw.
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as luck may have it
Synonym of as luck would have it (“by chance, luckily”).
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be in luck
To be lucky in getting something that one wants.
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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devil's luck
astounding good luck.
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down on one's luck
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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draw a blank
To be unable to recall a required piece of information.
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draw a line
To delimit a boundary or border.
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draw a long bow
To lie; to exaggerate.