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A '''money booth''', also known as '''cash booth''', '''money machine''', and '''cash cube''', is an [[arcade game]] and [[merchandiser]] in the form of |
A '''money booth''', also known as '''cash booth''', '''money machine''', and '''cash cube''', is an [[arcade game]] and [[merchandiser]] in the form of an enclosure in which [[banknote|paper money]] (or, alternatively, coupons, tickets, or gift certificates) are blown through the air. A participant inside the booth then has to grab as many banknotes as possible in a limited amount of time. |
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Casino promoter John Romero is credited with developing the first money booth, called the "$100,000 Shower of Money," for a 1963 event at the [[Sahara Las Vegas]].<ref>{{cite journal|title=Marketing Legend Romero Dies|journal=Global Gaming Business Magazine|date=May 26, 2015|url=https://ggbmagazine.com/article/marketing-legend-romero-dies/|access-date=2023-06-29}}</ref> After its success in Las Vegas, Romero offered the game for use on several [[NBC]] game shows including ''[[Concentration (game show)#NBC (1958–1973)|Concentration]]''.<ref>{{cite book|last=Romero|first=John|title=Las Vegas: The Untold Stories|year=2012}}</ref> |
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The original Money Blowing Machine was created and patented in 1998 by inventor Lee Roberts of LR Money Machine. |
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Money booths are |
Money booths are rented from [[event management]] and [[party]] supply companies and often used as attractions at [[trade fair]]s, [[promotion (marketing)|promotional events]] and [[fundraiser]]s. |
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Money booths are usually rented from [[event management]] and party supply companies. |
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== See also == |
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* [[Arcade game]] |
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* [[Claw crane]] |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.articlealley.com/article_1189792_15.html The Money Booths provide the necessary liveliness] (essay) |
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* http://www.lrmoneymachines.com (Inventor and patent holder of The Money Blowing Machine Lee Roberts page.) |
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Latest revision as of 03:51, 1 July 2023
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A money booth, also known as cash booth, money machine, and cash cube, is an arcade game and merchandiser in the form of an enclosure in which paper money (or, alternatively, coupons, tickets, or gift certificates) are blown through the air. A participant inside the booth then has to grab as many banknotes as possible in a limited amount of time.
Casino promoter John Romero is credited with developing the first money booth, called the "$100,000 Shower of Money," for a 1963 event at the Sahara Las Vegas.[1] After its success in Las Vegas, Romero offered the game for use on several NBC game shows including Concentration.[2]
Money booths are rented from event management and party supply companies and often used as attractions at trade fairs, promotional events and fundraisers.
References
[edit]- ^ "Marketing Legend Romero Dies". Global Gaming Business Magazine. May 26, 2015. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ Romero, John (2012). Las Vegas: The Untold Stories.