Can anyone tell me what the name of this type of game is? Quarter push? slide?

[Shanefrom302]

In most arcades you can find these machines full of quarters that are waiting to fall off the end of the metal lip. You insert a quarter and it falls then a moving "shelf?" pushes the quarters into others.

My girlfriend loves the game so much even tho we know its a big rip off (cause those damn quarters almost never fall, lol) we cannot walk past one and not try it out!!! I cannot find where to purchase one myself online anywhere. We have even went to 4 different arcades to search the machines for a manufactuer/info and could not find a sticker or anything on it to help our search.

If you know the correct name for this type of game please help me out!

This is my first post! But I've been a guest just browsing the forums for quite some time!

Thanks in advance!

-Shane

[Angry_Radish]

I believe the term used most is a coin pusher, though they can also be called coin or quarter sliders

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[Shanefrom302]

Thank you so much!!

[Ken Layton]

Yes they are called simply, "pushers". They are classified as "redemption" machines and may be regulated in your locality. Here in Washington state they are regulated by the Washington State Gambling Commission as they are considered gambling machines and require a $1000 a year license fee.

[RayB]

Ken, are they classified as gambling even when they only output tickets?
I've seen quarter ones in Vegas that dispense the actual quarters, but also in family fun centers I see token versions that only give paper tickets.

[Ken Layton]

Yes, even in Washington state these are "gambling" machines even if they spit out tickets instead of coins/tokens. All types of redemption machines are strictly regulated and licensed by the Gambling Commission here.

[bfauska]

Are you supposed to pay the fee to have one in a private collection in your home?  I could swear I've seen people with slot machines from casinos in their houses before, and I doubt they paid anything annually, at least not the people I would have seen. 

Ohh..., and I am in WA too.

[Ken Layton]

No, you don't need a license for a "pusher" in your house, just if you operate them on location.

As to slot machine possession, Washington is a "25 year" state. If the slot machine is older than 25 years you can legally possess it as an antique. It may not be used for commercial gambling (put on location). Pachislo (skill stop) Japanese slots are 100% illegal in this state and will be siezed and destroyed.

[Angry_Radish]

I noticed in the description of one of the links I provided that they mention once a coin is inserted, it stops, making it a game of skill, rather than a gambling device.. 

[Ken Layton]

I noticed in the description of one of the links I provided that they mention once a coin is inserted, it stops, making it a game of skill, rather than a gambling device.. 

Doesn't make any difference to our Gambling Commission. They still consider it a gambling device. Currently, some game operators are trying to get a game known as "Stacker" legalized here. Right now the Gambling Commission says even possesion of this machine by anyone (even in a home) is a felony.

Seems like the only way to get some machines on the "approved" list is by how much money you can grease the commissioners with.

[FrizzleFried]

...and I thought Washington state was a "progressive" state...

[RayB]

What does WA classify a Crane game as? Cuz Crane games are no different than Stacker...

[Dire Radiant]

Perhaps the WA police will soon be kicking in doors and beating children with rubber hoses for playing pinochle with grandma.

[Ken Layton]

What does WA classify a Crane game as? Cuz Crane games are no different than Stacker...

Crane games are regulated by the Gambling Commission also, but as an amusement gambling device (also requiring a $1,000 a year special license). Washington is the toughest state in terms of crane games, redemption games, token/ticket games, etc.

[Malenko]

What does WA classify a Crane game as? Cuz Crane games are no different than Stacker...

Crane games are regulated by the Gambling Commission also, but as an amusement gambling device (also requiring a $1,000 a year special license). Washington is the toughest state in terms of crane games, redemption games, token/ticket games, etc.

I've got to ask.....
what about skeeball? you win tockets from those based on skill

[Shanefrom302]

What does WA classify a Crane game as? Cuz Crane games are no different than Stacker...

Crane games are regulated by the Gambling Commission also, but as an amusement gambling device (also requiring a $1,000 a year special license). Washington is the toughest state in terms of crane games, redemption games, token/ticket games, etc.

I've got to ask.....
what about skeeball? you win tockets from those based on skill

Thats a very good question!! I am curious too! It seems that anything that gives tickets/tokens needs a $1,000 a year license...ouch!