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Jim Jakosh
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Penny Drop Game Box
I learned of this game at our last craft show in the park. I looked up the boxes they sell for this game on line and made my version. It is just a crude prototype made with a bandsaw and router in the park shop. It is made from mesquite and has a penny embedded in the top instead of writing out the word. I sure miss my laser down here. The game is played with 2-10 payers each starting with 12 pennies. The object is to get rid of all your pennies. First one to do it wins all the pennies in the box. The pennies sit in slots 1-5 and drop through in slot 6.. Here are the rules: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/blogs/puzzles-games-blog/how-to-play-penny-drop-official-rules-winning-strategies
Cheers, Jim
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Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
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Nice fun build Jim. Never heard of the game until now. Save or win the pennies Jim they are not going to be minted after 2026 and let’s hope your game doesn’t go by the way of the dinosaurs, or the penny. A penny for your thoughts?
id say maybe upgrade to silver dollars jim, a lot more fun 😏🤑
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
I was wondering about that, a game that will rely on obsolete tokens!
Either way, a great platform Jim!
I agree with Pottz, make it pay off.
"Keep Grandma off the streets, legalize bingo!"
Either way, a great platform Jim!
I agree with Pottz, make it pay off.
"Keep Grandma off the streets, legalize bingo!"
Interesting game, nice prototype version. Should make one that uses silver dollars, more suspenseful.
Good game,
Ron
jim i just thought, you may have to upgrade since they have stopped making pennies ?
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Simple and clever box....good for learning
...woodicted
I am a hoarder of pennies. I'll never run out of them!! This box will also hold dimes. I would not be able to afford it with silver dollars...maybe I'll make one for quarters if I like the game. We're going to play it soon. The lady that told me about it said that each person throws a quarter in the box to start each game to make it worthwhile to win!!!
Hi Wood Guy.....with pennies extinct, this game will be a valuable antique in 50 years !!!
Hi Wood Guy.....with pennies extinct, this game will be a valuable antique in 50 years !!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
i just read that the mint auctioned off the last ones minted in november. there were 232 sets of 3 representing how many years they were made. the total at auction was 16.7 million ! the 232 set went for 800.000 and the winner also got the stamps they were struck from. who said pennies are worthless 🤣
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Hey now, that looks like fun!
~ Mystery by Design ~
You always are posting games I have to go learn about! Another interesting project. I too have plenty of pennies to use!!
Thanks KelSnake and Barbara!!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Pennies are like cockroaches, we will never be without them.
Cool game Jim.
Cool game Jim.
Fun for the young kiddos who think pennies are valuable. Good build
Thanks George and PeakPlane!!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
I have a big jar of pennies, sort out the pre-1983s (solid copper) from the post-83. The copper can be useful, copper plated zinc, not so much.
Hi Bruce. I have hundreds of rolls all marked with the date wrapped. 75% of them are pre 83. Someone will handle them when I'm gone. They are in boxes in my shop and use as weights for pressing things together in the shop!!
Cheers,Jim
Cheers,Jim
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Perfect Jim!
About time they earned their keep!
About time they earned their keep!
This could be a fun one! Interesting game and a nice build!
Thanks, Steve!
Hi Bruce, I have yet to show the kids where all the rolls are!!!!!!!! I hope I have a little time left!!!!!
Hi Bruce, I have yet to show the kids where all the rolls are!!!!!!!! I hope I have a little time left!!!!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
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