Bryans allwin anti-bounce unit identified

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That's odd. I'm not sure that tilting a Ten Cup would offer any advantage.
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pennymachines wrote:I'm not sure that tilting a Ten Cup would offer any advantage
I would agree and believe that the actual advantage was to enhance sales appeal over competitors, as I believe his variable pressure unit was as well. His VPU would not in reality eliminate the likelihood of a predictable repeat ball trajectory, but nevertheless great for a sales pitch.

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I have a Fivewin with the so-called anti tilt device, and I agree with Arrgee, that this is another feature of Bryans allwins that was next to useless. I think I've said it before on this forum, that Bryans allwins are unnecessarily overly complicated and that much of the design makes them not particularly reliable.
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In the latter years of allwin production I guess there was an incentive for Mr Bryan to put his inventive mind to adding something extra, but I'm not convinced this device reliably blocks a payout when tilted. When tested, the momentum of a winning ball was enough to flip the device back to its un-tilted position. Makes me wonder if Jim Bryan (not William) came up with it. Jim designed the Double Top (at least that's what he told me), the mechanism of which makes extensive use of gravity tilted balance levers.

My personal experience with Bryans games (albeit in a home environment) is that they're significantly more reliable than most. The Gapwin was one of my first and it never jams or misses a beat. Likewise the Payramid. The mechanisms are tolerant and robust, with odd exceptions, like the air pump valve in the Hidden Treasure, which is affected by temperature, humidity etc. These were tried around the same time in the States (equally unsuccessfully) as a silent alternative to the geared air-vane timer (clock). Bryans never used it again.
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JC wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:24 am I have a Fivewin with the so-called anti tilt device, and I agree with Arrgee, that this is another feature of Bryans allwins that was next to useless. I think I've said it before on this forum, that Bryans allwins are unnecessarily overly complicated and that much of the design makes them not particularly reliable.
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I have just noticed that an original Bryans leaflet describing the use of the Anti Tilt device has just been posted on Melvyn Wrights Bryan's website. Thanks to John Cottrell who shared this. It is referred to as Anti-Bounce Modification.

http://www.melright.com/bryans/flyers.htm
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That's interesting and makes more sense now. So it's to prevent cheats from obtaining "free" payouts by delivering a sharp blow to the front panel.
Can anyone confirm how well it works?
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BadPenny,

Would you please go over to Mr. PennyMachines's castle and bang on the front of one of his Bryans machines for us?

Thank you.

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No need to rush BP. I have just disabled the device on my elevenses and done plenty of banging on the front both whilst on and off the wall, tilting the machine too. No free payouts for me. :cry: When in situ the unit has the correct operation but it seems like it was ten bob's worth of nothing.
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Re: Bryans allwin anti-bounce device identified

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Now I'm confuddled ..... do I, or don't I?
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Go for it!
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Ok, but I'll need an alibi for next Tuesday at 23.00 hours. Don't tell anyone.
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!!IDEA!! If you get stopped by plod I'm sure they will be understanding enough to realize that you are going to the Black Country to collect vital supplies (e.g. a High Top bandit handle). Make sure you are wearing a mask to complete the ruse.
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I'll be waiting for you.
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Brilliant! :HaHa: Rest assured your secret is safe with us....probably.
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BP, don't forget to wear a striped jumper with the mask, so the cops will not think you are looking suspicious.
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Well that was embarrassing!
Did anyone know PM Towers was up for sale?
I always thought it was a bit strapped for space in there.
Never mind, Nursey made me welcome, and the answer to the query about bouncing balls was "indubitably"

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More embarrassing is my 'vintage' slot machine arcade and my £4,000,000 'arts and crafts style' house. :lol:
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The estate agent told me in order to attract the sort of Chav that wins the lottery it was necessary to substitute all the oak boxes with brass knobs and a ball bearing for chipboard, Formica and plastic.
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Haha, I've been there.
Titter ye Not, they may only be chipboard boxes, but the machines in that photo are worth the best part of £50,000. The Barcrest 'Razzle Dazzle' front left in the photo is worth £2,000+ all day long.
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