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by cool
Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: demise of quiz machines factors and solutions (main body)
Replies: 42
Views: 158633

The options were I believe 29-30 30-31 32-33 33-34 degrees centigrade so the fish presumably exist on a diet of marine chillis.
by cool
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: demise of quiz machines factors and solutions (main body)
Replies: 42
Views: 158633

In response to Matt I had the question yesterday 'what is the rectal temperature of an Icelandic Codfish?' Who the hell would know that and who gets off on inserting a thermometer into the backside of a fish with the excuse of 'Im doing it in the interests of 'research' !
by cool
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:20 am
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: demise of quiz machines factors and solutions (main body)
Replies: 42
Views: 158633

Yes the smaller of the I-Pub machines would be perfect for quiz games. I have suggested it but the last of your points scuppers it at present. The Space Invaders / Pacman on the units havent attracted the wrath of the Gambling Commission presumably as there is no jackpot to win so cannot be accused ...
by cool
Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: demise of quiz machines factors and solutions (main body)
Replies: 42
Views: 158633

No, it's not a wishlist most of the suggestions would cost very little if anything. At least bubbles suggestion gave the opportunity to solve a 16 letter conundrum. I am glowing with pride. Be interested what Mr Vinyl thinks about the dire questions GW have churned out in recent times.
by cool
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: demise of quiz machines factors and solutions (main body)
Replies: 42
Views: 158633

Whining, I don't think so, you obviously either don't play swp's to any significant level or if you do you stand out from the crowd by going around with blinkers on.... I would be surprised if many co-contributors disagree with my points it's just how significant they are. indeed many of them have b...
by cool
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: demise of quiz machines factors and solutions (main body)
Replies: 42
Views: 158633

demise of quiz machines factors and solutions (main body)

There has been a noticeable and accelerating removal of SWP's (Skill With Prizes) machines in British pubs and this report attempts to address the situation to slow or even reverse the situation , what can and cannot be done and how much is the decline attributable to the gaming industry itself. Fif...
by cool
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:18 pm
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: The demise of the Quiz Machine , factors and solutions introduction
Replies: 0
Views: 12766

The demise of the Quiz Machine , factors and solutions introduction

This is my perspective and having recently spoken to a prominent figure within the industry my reasons although valid constitute to only a small part for the decline though I think that most of you will agree with my points. In retrospect the decline seems to have been initiated by the HMRC and the ...
by cool
Thu Oct 20, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: companies getting the message?
Replies: 15
Views: 46282

Thanks Nils but still in the dark tells me I have to subscribe
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by cool
Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: Banning Banning Banning
Replies: 18
Views: 43672

I am definitely sane its the rest of the world thats loopy!!
by cool
Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: Banning Banning Banning
Replies: 18
Views: 43672

I wear glasses but have a grade zero haircut so the wig might just work , dreadlocks or a mullet maybe....
and JG I think you are talking about a Treasure Chest in a parallel universe a positively ancient machine.
by cool
Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: Banning Banning Banning
Replies: 18
Views: 43672

As it seems neither newspaper has published , this is the gist of it with (obvious duplication with my original post). The phone number and name of the landlord is freely obtainable from the net so he can hardly complain. Sent to Bournemouth Echo and Lymington Times Hello My name is Paul Johnson Im ...
by cool
Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:36 am
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: companies getting the message?
Replies: 15
Views: 46282

Good work Sloach. Any chance of cutting and pasting it as the article appears to be for subscribers only or could you give a link where the article is published for all to see?
by cool
Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: companies getting the message?
Replies: 15
Views: 46282

companies getting the message?

Couldn't get on a machine today. Reason : switched off awaiting engineer to enable note acceptor take the new £5 note. Amazed though more likely find the machine gone on my next visit.
by cool
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: Banning Banning Banning
Replies: 18
Views: 43672

I have managed to find a small provincial newspaper though that is exactly what sort of newspaper that you want in this situation interested. Once its in concrete and there is pen to paper will confirm locality. Hopefully it will be worth waiting for!
by cool
Sat Oct 01, 2016 7:44 am
Forum: Quiz Machines
Topic: Banning Banning Banning
Replies: 18
Views: 43672

Yes it's was the GW questions I'm referring to. It would be interesting what the Quiz Britain sites take on being shown the door for winning both on quiz machines and / or pub quizzes. There was a group of guys from St Albans who were banned from a pub for winning the pub quiz too often and the grou...