Coin Capacity of a Vintage Slot

[ConeyIslandNative]

Hi, first time post.

I grew up in Coney Island in the 50s, so I’m no stranger to arcade machines. However, slots were illegal in New York City in those years, and I’m not really familiar with the specifications of the slots of the 30s.

I live in Arizona now, just a few minutes from a number of casinos. Their “slots” are video, currency/voucher-driven machines that you can play for hours without getting your fingers dirty. Definitely not my idea of a slot machine and probably not your idea either.

I’m writing a script and am seeking information on the coin capacity of a vintage slot such as a Mills Skyscraper. When the machine is totally filled to capacity (coin tube, cash box, jackpot), how many nickels will it hold?

It’s great to be communicating with a knowledgeable bunch of people.

Thanks,
Jack

[oldslotman]

The coin tube will hold about $6.50, and the jackpot will hold about $6.00 and the reserve jackpot will be about $4.00. As far as the cashbox I really don't know. The cashbox is about 9 inches long and 6 inches wide and about 3 inches deep so it would hold a lot of nickels.

[oldslotman]

Dime machine would be about $20.00 in the coin tube and about $17.00 in the jackpot and about $15.00 in the reserve. Quarter machine would be about $37.00 in the coin tube and about $25.00 in the jackpot and about $17.00 in the reserve jackpot. Cashboxes would be the same size as the nickel machine.

[marsonion]

Here's the coin capacities for the Jennings "Chief" line of the 1940's, in case this is helpful...