The Secrets of Amusement Park Games... Revealed! (Third Edition) [Paperback]

Brian Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2004

Impress Your Girlfriend or Wife!! Dazzle Your Children/ Grandchildren! Be 'THE MAN' to Your Peers!!!

Tired of seeing some OTHER guy win the big stuffed animal? Fed up with winning little trinkets while Joe Blow needs a wheelbarrow to lug home his prizes? (Does Joe know something that you don't?) Brian Richardson, an Expert on amusement park, fair, and carnival games and self professed 'Amusement Park and Carnival Addict' has put together this book to make YOU into the master of the midway!

Included are provocative chapters on the Milk Can Softball Toss, Wacky Wire, BB Gun Red Star Shootout, Water Gun Race Games, Games to Stay Away From! ...AND MUCH MORE!!

This year alone, there will be an estimated 250 million people attending amusement parks, state fairs, and local carnivals throughout the United States! You will probably see these same games for the next thirteen years! Discover the secrets -and win!

Editorial Reviews

Review

...beating the carnies at their own games -- Men's Health, July/August 2005

...delightful mini-book -- Newsweek Magazine, July 8,2002

From the Publisher

In its THIRD Edition, "The Secrets of Amusement Park Games ...Revealed!" continues to break ground in giving the 250 million amusement park going population numerous tips, tricks, and methods to help finally win that HUGE stuffed animal! Below are just a handful of the many things that you will learn after reading this book!

-The 'Magic Move' in the wacky wire game that gives the player that extra split second necessary to FINALLY get that ring to the bottom!

-A simple test for left eye - right eye dominance that means a world of difference in winning in one particular game seen at carnivals, state fairs, and amusement parks!

-Most people approach the Milkcan Softball toss with no idea how to win but to 'toss and hope.' Learn Brian's one MAJOR tip to help increase your chances of winning!

-There's nothing to the Golf Ball Roll Race Game, right? Just roll your ball up and hope it lands in the red colored hole for 'three hops' right? WRONG! Learn a whole new way to approach this game and win -fair and square!

-There are some games that the author avoids. Through research, the author has found out that there are even some state organizations that have written documentation that prevents these games from appearing in their state fairs and carnivals!

Although this book is small (96 pages), it is CHOCK FULL of good, solid, common sense information that will help you approach these games with a fresh frame of reference! On top of that, the author writes in a refreshingly funny manner that will keep one entertained as well as informed. As a special added bonus Brian Richardson, a member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts, has included a countdown of his 'Top 10 Wooden and Steel Roller coasters in America' list. (Guess what the author believes are the #1 steel and wooden roller coasters? You'll be surprised!!) All in all, this book is a fascinating, enjoyable, and eye-opening read! (please be assured that thousands of books are being printed to meet demand! Yes, you will receive a book! Thank you for your patience!)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Silver Star Publishing; 3rd edition (July 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0966965922
• ISBN-13: 978-0966965926
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,848,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Met the Author at SFOT!!!!, March 13, 2006

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Hall (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secrets of Amusement Park Games... Revealed! (Third Edition) (Paperback)

We were sitting there waiting for the kids to finish up on Batman, when the author introduced himself. He showed us his book, and offered to show us the "wacky wire" technique. No kidding, this guy knows his stuff! He won a HUGE stuffed dog and gave it to us along with an autographed copy of his book. The kids were VERY skeptical about the whole thing, but read the book and decided to use Brian's technique for the basketball shoot. Not only did all three of them win a prize, they also won two more for a lady offering to fund their venture in exchange for the prizes (for her two young children).

I would say this book is well worth the money!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but..., August 27, 2006

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Robert Nicholas (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secrets of Amusement Park Games... Revealed! (Third Edition) (Paperback)

I first saw mention of Mr. Richardson's book in Maxium a few months ago. I asked my wife to order it for me for my birthday, and received it last week.

All through high school and my first two years of college I worked as a game 'agent' for a small amusement park with a pretty good regular client base. We had 7 or so of the games he discusses in his book, and I worked in all of them on a pretty regular basis.

Most of what Brian describes in his book are techniques that I would share with my customers anyway...just because you know the 'secret' to doing something, doesn't mean you can do it. Sharing the 'secret' was a good sales pitch...Using Mr. Richardson's technique, I tried shooting out the star dozens of times...never once did I actually do it.

Anyway, he misses a few things...especially in the softball/milk bottle throw game. I'm not going to share it here, but there are some things about that game that any 'professional' should know. I was very impressed, however, with his description of the Wacky Wire. We used that game for maybe a season or two...it was another one where I knew 'how' to do it, but usually couldn't. With a little practice, I think anyone who reads that chapter should be good to go for that game.

Anyway, overall I thought it was a great effort, and I also enjoyed the section on roller coasters.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Failure no more..., July 24, 2006

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R. Pineda "MLBkid" (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secrets of Amusement Park Games... Revealed! (Third Edition) (Paperback)

About a week ago, i was visiting Atlanta and I decided to go to Six Flags. A friend and I went on a few rides, but then we decided it was time to play some games. After a few games and no prizes, we go to take a break and watch others fail. While waiting at the "Wacky Wire" game, a man approached us and offered to pay for the game,show us how to win, and even said he'd give us the prize... Well, a few dollars later he beat the wacky wire game. I was amazed, I had never seen anyone win. After giving us the prize (a 7 foot lion), he gave us "The Secrets of Amusement Park Games... Revealed! (Third Edition)." He then went to the "Wacky Wire" chapter and showed us how the book says to do it which was the exact same way he did it.

After leaving Six Flags, we went back to the hotel and read the book. Let me tell you, this is no rip off, the games seem so much easier now and I can't wait until the next time I play them. Thanks to Brian, I have a gigantic lion, his book, and a new found confidence. He is not only a good man, but he writes a great book. Thank You for everything Brian.