The 'Allwin' Arcade
In the coin op world the term 'Allwin' refers to a particular type of slot machine, like the one pictured above. To learn more about how this type of machine actually works visit our page
The term 'Allwin' (listed as patented in 1913?)derives from the fact that most (but by no means all) of this type of machine have no loosing cups that catch the ball, the fact that any ball not falling into one of the cups is an automatic looser seems to have been conveniently ignored.
Although this type of machine was popular in Europe (especially France, Germany and the UK) from around 1900 these very collectable early machines, which were often very well made with interesting mechanics and beautifully made cases, were a little lack lustre in there visual player appeal . It was the British makers from the mid 40's till the late 60's that developed the allwin into the instantly recognisable brightly coloured often themed amusement game synonymous with the British sea side resort in the mid 20th cent.
Allwin Deluxe Slot Machine Machines
The written history of the Allwin is well documented on other well respected sites such aswhere the famous Bryans machines are discussed at length and the excellent so here we will concentrate on showing a gallery of allwins, with short remarks starting with the early 20th cent machines and showing their development until their demise in the electronic age.
Allwin Deluxe Slot Machines
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