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{150}{}{You see an ugly, rust-covered slot machine.} {151}{}{You see one ugly-looking slot machine. It is covered with rust and is dented in several places, as if struck repeatedly by a heavy object.} {200}{}{*Hey there, youngst�::cough:: ::cough:: ::wheeze:: �come�::hack::�play me fer a second.*} {201}{}{*Hello thar, youngst- ::cough:: ::cough::*} {202}{}{*Hey there, young feller- ::cough:: ::hack:: ::wheeze:: �why�::hack::�doncha come place a bet?*} {203}{}{*Rattle*} {204}{}{*Clink*} {205}{}{*Thwunk*} {206}{}{*Ker-chunka-chunka*} {207}{}{*Zzzztttt*} {208}{}{*Ka-dink-thunk-snap*} {209}{}{*Ka-chuuuunk-snap-creeeeeak*} {210}{}{*Clunk*} {211}{}{*Tink-tinkety-tink*} {212}{}{*Silly sound effect*} {213}{}{*Hey there, beaut�::cough:: ::cough:: ::wheeze:: �come�::hack::�play me fer a second.*} {214}{}{*Hello thar, beauti- ::cough:: ::cough:: Dammit!*} {215}{}{*Put in a chip, pull my arm. Ah'll be nice to you. Heh-heh.*} {216}{}{*Well ain't you a pretty lil' -- ::cough:: ::hack:: ::wheeze:: Why�::hack::�doncha come play me?*} {230}{}{You see a strange dull metal box with three eyes and one arm.} {235}{}{The strange dull metal box with three eyes and one arm does not answer.} {240}{}{You grab its arm and shake it warmly. As you do, there is a sharp rattling sound!} {245}{}{(You see a slot machine. It is perhaps the ugliest slot machine you have seen in New Reno. Its handle is bent, two of its windows are broken, and there are dents all over it.)} {246}{}{Your hand quivers as you reach for your chips. (The machine continues to whisper at you in its gravely voice.) *Come on, now�::cough::�that's it�*} {250}{}{There is a ear-numbing rattling noise as the chambers spin, and�} {251}{}{NOTHING! (The machine chuckles dryly.) *Better luck next time, youngst -- ::cough:: ::cough:: ::wheeze::} {255}{}{(The machine continues to whisper at you.) *Try again, youngster�once more for - ::cough:: ::hack:: - luck's sake.*} {260}{}{Eventually, the tumblers rattle to a stop to reveal� } {261}{}{(The machine chuckles warmly.) *That's it, youngster. I knew you cou� ::cough:: ::cough:: �do it.*} {265}{}{(The machine laughs.) *That's it, whippersnapper! I knew I still had some� ::wheeze:: �moxy left! Heh-heh!*} {270}{}{(Before you is perhaps the ugliest slot machine you have ever seen. As you stare at its ugliness in morbid fascination, suddenly a gravelly male voice whispers from the coin slot.) *Ain't seen a youngster like you around before - ::cough:: ::cough:: You looking� ::hack:: ::wheeze::� ta take a chance?*} {275}{}{*I'm still here, youngster,* the slot machine rattles. *Look, come on now�y'wanta place a bet? I ain't long fer this world.*} {280}{}{*I'm the oldest one-armed bandit in Reno. I been around damn near�::cough:: ::cough::�well, damn near forever. Starting ta show, ah'm sorry ta say. Look, you gonna bet or am I just gonna sit here n' rust?*} {285}{}{::Cough:: ::Cough:: *Ain't got TIME ta shoot the shit with you, youngster. And you sure as hell must have more 'portant things ta do than chat with me, eh? Somethin' on yer mind?*} {295}{}{*Easy there, youngster. Stop them raindrops right now. Everythin's gon be all right, y'hear? I'm lookin' out fer you, 'kay?*} {300}{}{*Hey now, c'mon, enough of that. Take a walk, clear yer head�::cough::�help you relax. You think yer gonna be allright, youngster?*} {301}{}{I'll be all rite�thasnk fer talkin' with me, oul slot macheen} {305}{}{*Pah! No thanks needed, [X]. Now, you go out there an' give 'em HELL. Yer the only hero we got in this two-bit world of bastards an' thieves� ::cough:: ::wheeze:: ::cough::�so you be careful, hear?*} {306}{}{Shurr will -- you toooo, okayyy?} {310}{}{(As you pull the bent handle, you think you hear the machine give a relieved sigh, followed by a long silence. Just when you are about to give up on it, you hear something rattling from deep within the machine. A few seconds later, the rattling grows  to a deafening roar as coins start piling out in an avalanche!) JACKPOT!} {311}{}{Collect winnings!} {315}{}{(This machine looks like it has finally given up the ghost. It looks as if paying off the jackpot was its death rattle. You can't help but feel a little sorry for it.)} {320}{}{This machine is ancient. It is a miracle it's still working.} {321}{}{You cannot work on the machine while the old man is playing it.} {322}{}{This machine is beyond repair.} {323}{}{There is nothing more that you can do with this machine.} {324}{}{This machine is ancient. It is a miracle it's still working. You tinker with it for a bit until you hear a terrible grinding noise. You suddenly decide to leave it be.} {325}{}{This machine is ancient. It is a miracle it's still working. You tinker with it for a bit, but you can't seem to fix it.} {326}{}{This machine is ancient. It is a miracle it's still working. You tinker with it for a while and clean some of the gears, but it's still in sorry shape.}
 * 1) QUICK LOOK
 * 1) EXAMINE
 * 1) 1. FLOAT DIALOGUE (PLAYER = MALE, DRUNK OR HIGH) (WTG)
 * 1) 4. RETARD (WTG)
 * 1) 5.  RETARD TALKS TO SLOT MACHINE (4, 5)
 * 1) 6.  RETARD PULLS HANDLE (4, 5)
 * 1) PLAY. . . ? (WTG, 14, 15)
 * 1) LOOOOOOSER (8)
 * 1) WIN x1 (8)
 * 1) WIN x2 (8)
 * 1) WIN x3 (8)
 * 1) DRUNK, HIGH OR OTHERWISE FUCKED UP (WTG)
 * 1) DRUNK CONVERSATION 1 (13)
 * 1) DRUNK 2 (14)
 * 1) DRUNK 3 (15)
 * 1) DRUNK 4 (16)
 * 1) DRUNK 5 (17)
 * 1) DRUNK 6 (18)
 * 1) JACKPOT! (8)
 * 1) AFTER JACKPOT (WTG)
 * 1) skill use