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Category: Games

WCA Prize Game, Circa 1960s

WCA Prize Game, Circa 1960s

Stuffed animal toys like the ones seen in this picture were more typical by this time, and are commonly found at carnivals today.
WCA 5 Cent Diggers, Circa 1960s

WCA 5 Cent Diggers, Circa 1960s

One of the earliest games at West Coast Amusements. It is a crane game, which was usually quite popular for children.
WCA Balloon Pop Game, Circa 2017

WCA Balloon Pop Game, Circa 2017

This game is much like the ‘One Shot’ game that Bob Hauser had during the early days of West Coast Amusements. The aim is to hit the balloons […]
Cat Rack Game, Circa 1942

Cat Rack Game, Circa 1942

The cat rack (also referred to as a punk rack) is a very old and typical carnival game which still exists at many modern carnivals.
Bob’s First Games at West Coast Amusements

Bob’s First Games at West Coast Amusements

“He had ‘Pick Till You Win’, was his favourite, and then he just expanded to the milk bottle, the cat rack. He had a partner, his best buddy […]
Bingo at Crown and Anchor Game, WCA

Bingo at Crown and Anchor Game, WCA

Bingo is here having fun with one of the games set up during the early days of West Coast Amusements, a spinning wheel betting game.
Prize Table for Carnival Bingo Game, Circa 1942

Prize Table for Carnival Bingo Game, Circa 1942

Stuffed animals and figurines were not the only prizes available during a 1940s carnival. Many different objects could be won, including ordinary items, such as blankets, cigarettes, or […]
Carnival Bingo Game, Circa 1942

Carnival Bingo Game, Circa 1942

Many varieties of games would be found at the carnival, including bingo.