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Nicely illustrated with over 120 color photographs and historic sales fliers, this early out-of-print book deals with the history of the coin-op business since 1890, and discusses 'the best-loved games, from bowling machines to pinball, from one-armed bandits to iron claw diggers.'

SLOT MACHINES AND COIN-OP GAMES: A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO ONE-ARMED BANDITS AND AMUSEMENT MACHINES by Bill Kurtz, Chartwell Books, Inc., N.Y., 1991/1997,

After discussing technical changes such as the invention of the flipper, the author discusses the legal restrictions authorities tried to place on coin-op machines and ways the industry responded. "Even more fascinating were the myriad of novelty games, designed for the amusement parks and large arcades rather than smaller taverns and bowling alleys. They enables you to play soccer or miniature golf, fly a spaceship, drive on a Grand Prix racetrack or even pilot a small helicopter." This book offers advice to collectors on where to look and what to look for. This is a comprehensive about games of skill and chance found in casinos and arcades and our fascination with them.

8.75 in. x 11.25 in. color imprinted hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 128 pages.

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