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Keen Ball
looking for the rules of this game.
Also any other info. and value.
                   Thanks Bob

Answer
HI Bob, Ask and you shall receive!   

"Keen-Ball" Amusement game
a game of skill 10 plays for 5 cents
(1 gold 3 silver 3 bronze & 3 blue steel balls)

1. Insert Nickel & push coin slot forward
2. Push lower lever forward thus releasing balls for play.

Pull back trigger slowly and release to shoot balls

Rules
When play is over add score of all balls.
When color of balls match color of circular trap the score for that ball is
double ( No double score on upper hole)

Keeney & Sons
Sole Mfr.
700 E 40th Chicago, Il
Copyright 1931

Value on the game  is around $250-350.    Larry

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I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.

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I have written a number of Price Guides for penny arcade machines AND for pinball games and am considered one of the experts in the hobby on pricing.

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