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These games started life as Pierre Bussoz Giruoettes, but were re-cased and restyled for the British market. You placed your bet on one of three girls by turning the knob (bottom of frame) to green, red or blue. After cranking the handle, the image breaks into two fast spinning halves, before settling again on one image. A winner paid 2D. |
Unknown maker 1950s

Bomb Dropper
The object is to guide the ball by tilting the upper track before pressing the button to drop it over each cannon in turn. Knock all cannons down for your coin back. |
Handan-Ni 1918

Trapper
Aim for the top pocket. Failing that, you have to press the correct key, opening one of four traps in an attempt to catch the ball. A voucher is awarded if successful.
Patent GB190913783 |
Ell 1909

Iron Maiden
Gothic and gruesome, this spring-driven working model's torture theme is typical of the genre. |
Dennison Unknown date

Gypsy Fortune Teller
Inserting a coin causes the dial to spin alternately clockwise and anti-clockwise, driven by the weight of the coin. |
Automatic Amusement Co. Unknown date

Automatic Stereoscope
Metal cased clockwork stereoscope showing 12 different views. |
Unknown maker 1920s

Lighthouse Grip
Iconic seaside arcade piece, the tall Lighthouse Grip tester was in imposing sight in any arcade. The object was to progressively light the windows by squeezing the handles together, attempting to reach the beacon at the top, whereupon a siren announced your achievement to everyone. |
Quested Automatics 1932

Krac Shot
Krac shot was the first of a series of small counter-top shooting games WH Ell and Co. made around the tun of the century. Six shots for a penny, the bell rings and your coin is returned for a bull's eye. |
Ell 1901

Steer-a-Ball
This attractive version of the game appears to be by Hawtins of Blackpool. You steer a large metal ball along a series of horizontal, increasingly perilous runs and your coin is returned if you successfully negotiate the hazards. Simple in concept and construction, these reliable games were popular with players and operators alike. |
Hawtins 1930s