Loose Change Magazine Digital Archives

Beginning in 1977, the cornerstone publication for slot machine enthusiasts was Loose Change Magazine. During its 21 years and 177 issues of publication, hundreds of articles were published about slot machines (antique and contemporary), trade stimulators, jukeboxes, pinball machines, gumball machines and all things coin operated.
For the collector or historian interested in the formation of the slot machine collecting hobby, many of these back issues will prove invaluable. The articles in Loose Change Magazine are timeless; they are just as informative and entertaining today as when they were first published.

Loose Change Fall 1977 Premier Issue

The Jukebox A brief but thorough introduction to the history of these popular machines. Arcade Machines Today An interview with one of the major distributors of arcade games today gives inside scoop on the past, present and future. Is This the Record Return on Nickel Play? A durable little trade stimulator gave its owner 27 years of faithful service. You Can Refinish Your Own Slot Case Here’s how to transform that ugly mess into a piece you can display with pride. The Fabulous Slot Machines The story of Charles Fey and his pioneering LIBERTY BELL slot machine is the turning point in the history of slot machines. Are Slots for Tots So Bad? A teen takes a look at a controversial idea. Look Before You Leap So you want to jump right into collecting slot machines? First, read the advice of someone who’s been down that road for a long time. The Seeburg Model “A” Long before Henry Ford introduced his famous four-banger, a Chicago piano manufacturer took the world by storm with his own version.

Fall 1977 issue