If the player gets a ball in the bowl, they usually win a goldfish. In 'Pingpong Ball and Fish Bowl' players throw pingpong balls at a table filled with rows of empty small fish bowls. The month, color or holiday that shows on the top of the thrown die, when it stops, will indicate the winner. The die thrown has corresponding months, colors and holidays written on the different sides. A random player is then selected to throw a large multisided die into a designated center area (play area) of the booth. Many players choose the month of their birth for their bet. Players place their bets on a rail mounted strip that has months, colors and holidays written on it. Another example of a game of chance is the 'Birthday' game. By completely covering the mark on the board with the coin, the player wins. The marks on the board are the same diameter as the coin thrown. The objective is to toss a coin (typically a dime or quarter) onto a horizontal board that has random marks on it. An example of a carnival game of chance is the 'Dime Pitch' game. A random outcome gives all players the chance of winning a prize. Games of chance are favorite carnival games. In many areas, these games are tested by local law enforcement to find unfairly run games. Also, some operators have run games that are rigged to take advantage of unsuspecting players. This may be that some carnival games utilize optical illusions or physical relationships that make it hard for a player to judge the game's difficulty. In a more difficult game, including the 'Baseball and Basket' or 'Stand the Bottle', a large prize may be awarded to any winner.Ĭarnival games have a poor reputation in some areas. Multiplayer games-the ' Watergun' game is one example-may change the size of the prize with the number of players. Continued play is encouraged as multiple small prizes may be traded in for a larger prize. Prizes may include items like stuffed animals, toys, or posters. Most games offer a small prize to the winner. Prices may range from a small amount, for example 25 cents, to a few dollars per play. They are also commonly played on holidays such as Mardi Gras, Saint Patrick's Day, and Oktoberfest.Ĭarnival games are usually operated on a 'pay per play' basis. Children playing a competitive racing game in Amsterdam.Ī carnival game is a game of chance or skill that can be seen at a traveling carnival, charity fund raiser, amusement arcade and amusement park, or on a state and county fair midway.

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