MAKERS OF ALLWIN AMUSEMENT MACHINES
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WHAT ARE ALLWINS?WHAT ARE ALLWINS?
Every much a part of ice cream cones, long sunny days on the beach and the café at the end of the pier, Allwin machines have evoked the atmosphere and sounds of holidays from a bygone era. These little boxes of inventive mechanics and bright graphics were, for 5 decades, the challenge of man against machine. The story of Allwins dates back to the 1890’s when travelling showmen placed amusement machines in front of their booths to attract customers. The player inserted a coin (usually an old penny) to release a metal ball. The challenge - to propel the ball into a winning tube using the spring-loaded trigger on the front. Allwin is now a generic term used to describe all wall mounted old penny amusement machines.
By the 50's and 60's, numerous companies were producing a variety of Allwins. Sadly, the fate of Allwin machines was sealed with the advent of large electric multiplayer games and most of the old mechanical machines were scrapped. Now, for the first time in decades, Retro-Arcade are once again manufacturing Allwins in UK.
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OAK CABINETSOAK CABINETS
Retro-Arcade cabinets are crafted from white oak and finished with a hard lacquer coating. All door furniture and playfield pieces are chrome plated. Playfields are made of white Birch ply. Our machines include an oak batten ledge to seat the machine on your wall. Lift-off hinges facilitate the removal of the door. 2 locks fitted (door and cash box), each with 2 keys. Dimensions: 70 x 52 x 17 Cms Weight: Approximately 20 Kg
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MECHANICS, FITTINGS AND COINAGEMECHANICS AND FITTINGS
Made in UK.
Retro-Arcade machines are made with care and deference to the specifications and proportions of the original 1900's machines. To avoid corrosion, components are stainless steel, zinc plated or chrome plated.
Polished grooved stainless steel tracks ensure a fast and fun game.
YOU DECIDE 2p, 10p OR 1d. PLAY.
FOR OLD PENNY PLAY PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL USING THE LINK ON THE "CONTACT US" PAGE.
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FURNITURE, ART, FUN, NOSTALGIA, PERSONALISEFURNITURE, ART, FUN, NOSTALGIA, PERSONALISE
More than just a piece of art, Allwin machines bring a room to life, add a flash of colour and a guarantee of a smile from all who see it and have a play. Email your own photo or artwork to enjoy our free service - we will send you an image to show how your picture will appear as the playfield in a game. What a wonderful personalised gift. We have made machines for anniversaries, birthdays (especially 21st and silver anniversaries), congratulations (graduation and retirements). Do you have a photo of a special occasion, holiday, pet or just an image you love?. Let us make a unique piece of art from your image.
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CHOCOLATES WITH YOUR MESSAGECHOCOLATES WITH YOUR MESSAGE
Early Allwins rewarded a winning shot by returning the inserted coin. However, manufacturers were quick to spot the attraction of offering a prize. Players could win sweets, chocolates, gifts and even cigarettes.
In the spirit of the original Allwins, a series of Retro-Arcade machines pay out sweets, miniature chocolates or large chocolate coins.
Games offering chocolates and sweets for a winning shot are great fun for the kids, a unique way to present your company logo, a seasonal message, a shop name or a greeting to your family and friends. There are many online chocolate retailers supplying printed neopolitan chocolates for as little as 7 pence per chocolate.
Wish Happy Christmas, Easter, Fathers' and Mothers' days, birthday greetings, company logo or simply say Thank You on your chocolate wrappers.
WEDDINGS
Let guests win a chocolate souvenir with personnalised wrappers of the happy couple.
There are 2 chocolate size options: 35 x 35 mms or 38mm chocolate coins.
Choose 2p, 10p or 1d play.
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ALLWINS AND LICENSINGALLWINS AND LICENSING
Retro-Arcade Allwin machines are defined by the Gambling Commission as SWP's (Skill With Prizes) and do not require a licence.
Further information regarding Skill With Prizes machines is available on https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/
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QUERIES AND ORDERINGPRICE LIST AND ORDERING
Click on the blue box (left) to send an email to order or make an enquiry. Include the name of the game in which you are interested.
Specify: 10p, 2p per play.
Old penny 1d per play £15.00 extra.
You are welcome to visit our factory to collect your machine (saves postage costs).
SEEN ONE OF OUR MACHINES ON EBAY?
SEND US AN EMAIL WITH ANY ENQUIRIES REGARDING EBAY LISTINGS.
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LATEST GAMELATEST ALLWIN
PATSY FAIR
This is a beautiful version of the 1950's Ruffler and Walker game "Patsy Fair".
AVAILABLE IN:
MULTIWIN FORMAT
or
CHOCOLATE FORMAT
Specify your preferance:
to play on 2p or 10p.
£15.00 extra for 1d play.
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CHOCOLATE GAMES
Our chocolate machines are designed to dispense both 35mm square Neopolitan chocolates and large 38mm foil-wrapped chocolate coins (more information on our Win-a-Chocolate page).
Google "Neapolitan chocolates" and "chocolate coins" to find many online sellers with a wide variety of themed wrappers.
JOHN WARDLEY
Available from Amazon Book Department:
Creating my own Nemesis: The autobiography of John Wardley, the man who designed Alton Towers' big rides, and brought the Theme Park to Britain. Also - designer of the Retro-Arcade Nemesis Allwin machine.
Nortex Mill
105 Chorley Old Road
Bolton
Bl1 3AS
Tel: 07875 310 598
