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Pin Up Girl

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Added to Gamblers by pennymachines on 18/05/17

Pin Up Girl



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
Added to Gamblers by pennymachines on 18/05/17

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Bomb Dropper

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Added to Drop Cases by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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
Added to Drop Cases by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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Trapper

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Added to Catchers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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
Added to Catchers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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Iron Maiden

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Added to Automata by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

Iron Maiden



Gothic and gruesome, this spring-driven working model's torture theme is typical of the genre.


Dennison   Unknown date
Added to Automata by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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Gypsy Fortune Teller

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Added to Fortune Tellers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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
Added to Fortune Tellers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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Automatic Stereoscope

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Added to Viewers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

Automatic Stereoscope



Metal cased clockwork stereoscope showing 12 different views.


Unknown maker   1920s
Added to Viewers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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Lighthouse Grip

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Added to Strength Testers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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
Added to Strength Testers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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Krac Shot

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Added to Shooters by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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
Added to Shooters by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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Steer-a-Ball

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Added to Other Skills by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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
Added to Other Skills by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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