Vintage Horse Race Dice Machine Coin-op Gambling Trade Stimulator Arcade Game For Sale

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Offering for sale this guaranteed original circa 1934 GATEWAY HORSE SHOES dice game made by the Exhibit Supply Company.

Collectors sometimes refer to these machines as “flat top” trade stimulators – since they are housed in a rectangular cabinet. They are rather simplistic in their design and appearance which makes them elegant when you consider how effective they were at separating a player from their money!

The HORSE SHOES game has three dice. The player begins by selecting a horse they want to place a bet on. They slide the front lever to select a horse. Then, they decide how much they want to bet. Notice that the machine does not have a denomination listed. And the coin slide will accept a penny, nickel, dime or quarter. So once the player sets the horse and inserts their coin, they push the slide in and pull it back out – setting the game in motion.

When they do that, the coin that they bet gets dropped into the machine under a window. This allows the game owner to see what the bet was and pay out the appropriate amount if there is a winning outcome. The coin slide action also resets an anti-cheating device; which is a simple steel ball that rests on a dimpled table. If the player tries to move the machine to manipulate the dice, the ball rolls off the table and voids the play.

The final thing that happens when the coin slide is pulled is that the dice table is put into motion. As it spins, the dice are jumbled. One die indicates the winning horse (number 1-6). A second die indicates if the horse was a WIN, PLACE or SHOW. The 3rd die gives the payout amounts for a winning horse (depending on their final position).

The game is in fine working condition. In addition to the main game action operating properly, this machine has ALL of the ORIGINAL GUM VENDING parts still intact and working. (Please watch the video to see it work). With so many of these early games having their gum vending parts removed over the years, it’s nice to have one that is complete and working.

The game graphics retain great color – although there is some wear and light, non-offensive staining to some spots on the paper. Please view all 12 photos to see this. The wooden cabinet is in good overall condition. The back door is a close match but is a replacement. The game has a newer lock and key that work as they should.

Overall a very nice 100% working example of a fine vintage pre-war trade stimulator.

I can ship this item – it will be packed carefully - shipping in the US will be $32. Shipping to addresses outside the USA is available - please contact me to discuss options and price. Note that the shipping calculator is not accurate for International shipping.

I can also arrange delivery in the greater Southern California or Central Valley for anegotiable fee.LOCAL PICKUP ISAVAILABLE IN the greater Pasadena, CA area and this is FREE (of course).

Please ask any and all questions prior to placing a offer – the machine is sold as-is. Review my recent response for similar vintage coin op machines – It is 100% positive. offer with confidence.

On Feb-14-13 at 22:25:21 PST, seller added the following information:

I had a few inquiries about the mechanism - so I have added 2 photos showing the internals with the glass and top card removed. GOOD LUCK!

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