Winning Ticket
About This Machine
Winning Ticket, produced by J.H. Keeney and Company Incorporated in June 1938, is an electro-mechanical one-ball payout machine. It reflects the innovative spirit of its manufacturer, which operated from 1934 to 1964.
Gameplay centers on a single ball that could be played for five cents, with players able to insert one to six coins for multiple play. The machine's 28 trap holes add an element of unpredictability to each game, and its standout feature is a carry-over mechanic: one rollover lights the next letter in PARLAY, while two others light the next letter in WINNING TICKET, with each completed word functioning as a carry-over feature.
The overall theme and artwork of Winning Ticket are not documented, leaving room for interpretation among collectors. Even so, its distinctive rollover-and-carryover scoring system makes it a notable example of late-1930s one-ball payout design.
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Technical Details
- Notable Features:
- 1 ball for 5 cents. Trap holes (28). 1 to 6 coin multiple play. One rollover lights the next letter in PARLAY. Two other rollovers light the next letter in WINNING TICKET. Each word is a carry-over feature.