After the Depression, the demand was for non-electrical Arcade Games. In 1931, Deuces Wild became, one of the Most Popular, Ball Flip Arcade Games. Considered a game of skill.
The winner, needed to have the best Poker Hand. Often found on a bar counter, an arcade wall, a hotel game room, or any establishment, providing a great penny arcade game!
To begin, insert a penny and turn the handle on the side. This will release the playing balls. Flip each ball, up into the Poker Hand Playing Field. The balls will land, in one of the 6 card Chutes. The Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace or The Deuces. Aim for the Deuces, because = they’re DEUCES. They serve as any card you desire. Making it easier to have the Best Poker Hand.
At bars, sometimes people compete. The loser, buys the next round of drinks. At your home, in the game room, the loser might wash the dishes.
Before video games, and pinball machines, there were non-electric, ball flip penny arcade games. This Deuces Wild, 1931 Penny Arcade Game is a treasure. Great graphics, with colorful playing cards and gambling chips. Made of painted heavy wood and a glass window. It is 5.5″ Deep, 7.5″ Wide & 15″ High. In perfect working order. Comes with a lock and key, to keep your pennies safe.
After the depression, a few minutes entertainment, for a mere penny, was the closest thing to a luxury, people could afford. This 85 year old, Deuces Wild Penny Arcade Game, comes with, “A Smile On Your Face Guarantee.” Especially if you WIN 🙂 Deuces Wild, is even more fun today !! It’s been declared, “A Forever Treasure.”
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