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To love the 2p machines

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AnAwesomePossum · 09/06/2021 17:39

Honestly, it’s monotonous, you gain nothing and is low level gambling but they incredibly exciting to me. I might win a tacky key chain, some cheap chocolate or if I’m really lucky - a bunch of tickets I’ll never ‘cash in’ because you need a million before you can actually buy anything with them.

I’m planning a weekend trip away with DP and DS3 to the seaside soon and I’ve asked that I can dropped off in the nearest arcade for 2 hours with my ever-growing stash of 2p whilst he takes DS out to swim and get ice cream. He’s agreed (reluctantly) but he thinks I’m mad. But I can’t be alone, right, as they still have them in arcades?!

(For reference, I do like other more ‘cultural’ and nature things too, but this is one of those frivolous, wasteful things I like to do - but honestly, in 2 hours the most I’m likely to spend is £10-£15).

Am I U, and more importantly am I alone in this?

OP posts:
Poshjock · 10/06/2021 09:35

Ah now I have “Penny Arcade” as an ear worm.

“Roll up and spend your last dime”!

ToffeePennie · 10/06/2021 09:37

I totally love them!
My grandparents used to take me on holiday and grandad taught me to play them, so they’re always super special memories playing them. I love them!
My kids and husband are just as bad as I am!

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