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the door card using both the Costa picture and one
from a similar machine sold by Paul Haskell when
he and Nie sold the Costa-Haskell Collection. I am
pleased with the card as well.
The game is simple to play. The player deposits
a 1 D penny in the slot at top right. The coin drops
down to rest against the spring lever inside the ma-
chine, bottom right. The player pushes down and
releases the lever, propelling the coin upward and
over the barrels. If the coin falls into one of the first
three barrels, the coin rolls back to the launch posi-
tion. It the coin falls into the last barrel on the left, it
drops down to release the card-pull knob. The play-
er receives the stock card redeemable for a cigar,
or whatever else may be provided whilst the eye of
authority is turned elsewhere. Most of the coins fly
over all barrels and fall into the case for later retrieval
by the operator. It is a fun game to play, particularly
with the weakly launched coins returning for another
try. You can easily get more than one " flip " for your
penny!
If there is a consistent key to my collecting suc-
cess , it is "network and knowledge." My drive to
learn more about these fascinating games has led
me to other collectors who share my passion . This
network of collector friends has greatly added to my
knowledge of the games and their history. It is mainly
because of their generosity that I write these articles
to share what I have learned with you . Your obliga-
tion is to pass along your knowledge to others. This
sharing and expanding of the field of knowledge is
the engine that keeps this hobby viable. Do your part
and KFC will smile upon you, too. And I ain 't talkin '
no penny-flippin ' barrel-o' -chicken, neither! Trust
me on this one.
THE END.
POST SCRIPT:
As always, if you wish to talk about British coin-op,
I can be reached at: jp4@charter.net or 952 891-2312.
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