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ing the battery while waiting to ambush the next
innocent person who happened to touch the two
knobs? Most certainly! The only protection
against this is greed: do you really want to give up
your penny and the potential of future winnings for
the joy of present mischief? Most people would
say "no." However, enough would say "yes" to
make this game economically unsatisfactory over
the long run. Just like the faulty design of
"Rainbow Roulette," another battery powered
game destined to fail, (see "This Corndog Won't
Hunt," COCA Times Volume 2, Issue 2,
July 2002) "Electra Amuser" should have more
properly been called "Electra Abuser." The victims
were the players and operators alike.
CoNVENTioN SuRvEy
We are trying to get feedback on where
the members would like future conventions.
Please let us know your feelings.
They can be e-mailed to Ken Durham at:
durham@gameroomantiques.com
1. Are you planning to attend this summers
convention in Los Angeles, July 22-24, 2005?
2. Where would you like to see the 2006 conven-
tion held? Keep in mind we need collectors in
the location who will open up their houses.
3. Would you be willing to offer your house as a
place of viewing?
4. Keeping in mind costs involved, would you like
to see some special event tied into the conven-
tion, ex: baseball game, casino or?
CONCLUSION
So ends the tale of "Electra Amuser." I hope
you were at least amused, if not electrified! Next
time, I will introduce you to another variation of
wall game and some very scary clowns who live
there. Until then, stay tuned and please, don't
touch those knobs!
Want to talk British games and add a little
excitement to your life? Write me at jp4@char-
ter.net or call (952) 891-2312.
5. What other activities would you like to see at
the convention?
6. Make sure you leave your name and phone
number so we can contact you.
7. Would you be willing to help participate or
even head up a local convention with the
National C.O.C.A. group supporting you?
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR NAME
AND PHONE NUMBER SO WE MAY CONTACT
YOU . ASK ANYBODY WHO CAME TO
CLEVELAND IF THIS CONVENTION WAS
NOT GREAT AND WAS WORTH THE
TIME AND MONEY.
IT WAS A GREAT EVENT AND
LA.SOUNDS LIKE IT MAY EVEN TOP IT!!!
INSIDER TIP
There is a new website in Britain, devoted to
British coin-operated machines. It has a wealth of
information and is growing rapidly in content and
interactivity. If you have any interest in these great
games, take a look at www.pennymachines.co.uk.
I promise, you won't be disappointed!
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