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  2. Cakewalk (carnival game) - Wikipedia

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    The participants walk around the path in time to music, which plays for a duration and then stops. A number is drawn at random and called out, and the person standing on that number wins a cake as a prize (hence the name). During the 1930s, the English poet John Betjeman described St Giles' Fair in Oxford as follows: It is about the biggest ...

  3. Carnival game - Wikipedia

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    A carnival game is a game of chance or skill that can be seen at a traveling carnival, charity fund raiser, amusement arcade and amusement park, or on a state and county fair midway. They are also commonly played on holidays such as Mardi Gras, Saint Patrick's Day, and Oktoberfest. Carnival games are usually operated on a "pay per play" basis.

  4. Chuck-a-luck - Wikipedia

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    Chuck-a-luck, also known as birdcage, or sweat rag, [ 1 ] is a game of chance played with three dice. It is derived from grand hazard and both can be considered a variant of sic bo, which is a popular casino game, although chuck-a-luck is more of a carnival game than a true casino game. The game is sometimes used as a fundraiser for charity.

  5. Check out Lubbock's fun fall, Halloween and Dia De Los ... - AOL

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    This is a major fundraiser for the Reservation and for the church, according to a news release from the church. ... Science meets carnival games with guaranteed prizes, robotics from local high ...

  6. Looking for last-minute plans for Labor Day Weekend? Here's ...

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    Morning flights go from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., with flight check-in at 5:30 a.m. Evening flights go from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with flight check-in at 4:30 p.m. Full flights are $350 per person. Tethered ...

  7. High striker - Wikipedia

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    This version also vends out tickets. A high striker, also known as a strength tester, or strongman game, is an attraction used in funfairs, amusement parks, fundraisers, and carnivals. [1] It operates by utilizing the lever where one end holds a puck attached to the tower and the other end is struck by the person or contestant using a hammer or ...

  8. Pioneer Trail Carnival Games: Everything you need to know - AOL

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    In keeping with the recent "Country Fair" theme in Pioneer Trail, you can now complete a new set of five Carnival Games on your Homestead, earning prizes and completing collections along the way.

  9. Tombola (game) - Wikipedia

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    Tombola is a traditional game played throughout Italy. Neapolitan tombola—today's most popular version—is thought to have originated in 1734 following the new king's decision to tax winnings of the similar game Lotto, then widely-played throughout Naples. [1] Today, tombola is mostly played during Christmas and New Year's Eve, but may also ...