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A '''fruit machine''' was a device used for [[gambling]].
A '''fruit machine''' was a device used for [[gambling]].


In [[2013]], [[Nyssa]] won on a fruit machine in [[the Pescadorian]], having used a [[Pound sterling|pound]] leant to her by [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]]. After [[Turlough]] enquired as to her system, Nyssa explained that she had "observed the algorithmic responses of the machine to the last three players" and that it was "all perfectly simple". The [[Fifth Doctor]] told her to remind him never to take her to [[Las Vegas]]. Turlough said he wanted to do exactly the opposite. Nyssa returned Tegan's "deposit" to her. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Eldrad Must Die! (audio story)|Eldrad Must Die!]]'')
In [[2013]], [[Nyssa]] won on a fruit machine in [[the Pescadorian]], having used a [[Pound sterling|pound]] leant to her by [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]]. After [[Turlough]] enquired as to her system, Nyssa explained that she had "observed the algorithmic responses of the machine to the last three players" and that it was "all perfectly simple". The [[Fifth Doctor]] told her to remind him never to take her to [[Las Vegas]]. Turlough said he wanted to do exactly the opposite. Nyssa returned Tegan's "deposit" to her. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Eldrad Must Die! (audio story)}})


[[Adam Colby]] told [[Thea Ransome]] that he considered [[Fendelman|Dr Fendelman]] to be as "crazy as a bed bug", adding, in reference to the doctor's [[time scanner]], "he actually believes that he can see into the past with that electronic fruit machine". Thea was more appreciative of Fendelman's prowess. ([[TV]]: ''[[Image of the Fendahl (TV story)|Image of the Fendahl]]'')
[[Adam Colby]] told [[Thea Ransome]] that he considered [[Fendelman|Dr Fendelman]] to be as "crazy as a bed bug", adding, in reference to the doctor's [[time scanner]], "he actually believes that he can see into the past with that electronic fruit machine". Thea was more appreciative of Fendelman's prowess. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Image of the Fendahl (TV story)}})


A fruit machine was in one of the waiting zones on [[Terra Alpha]]. [[Harold V]] played it until [[Helen A]] used it to [[electrocute]] him. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Happiness Patrol (TV story)|The Happiness Patrol]]'')
A fruit machine was in one of the waiting zones on [[Terra Alpha]]. [[Harold V]] played it until [[Helen A]] used it to [[electrocute]] him. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Happiness Patrol (TV story)}})


[[Ace]] won on a fruit machine in [[Drayton Court]]. According to her, the machines were all fixed. ([[TV]]: ''[[Survival (TV story)|Survival]]'')
[[Ace]] won on a fruit machine in [[Drayton Court]]. According to her, the machines were all fixed. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Survival (TV story)}})


Ace paid for a [[baked Alaska]] with a bag of twenty-pence winnings from a pub fruit machine. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Cat's Cradle: Time's Crucible (novel)|Cat's Cradle: Time's Crucible]]'')
Ace paid for a [[baked Alaska]] with a bag of twenty-pence winnings from a pub fruit machine. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Cat's Cradle: Time's Crucible (novel)}})


The [[Black Swan (Llanfer Ceiriog)|Black Swan]] in [[Llanfer Ceiriog]] had a fruit machine. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)|Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark]]'')
The [[Black Swan (Llanfer Ceiriog)|Black Swan]] in [[Llanfer Ceiriog]] had a fruit machine. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)}})


In [[1960]], [[Fitz Kreiner]] and [[Flossie]] visited the [[Las Vegas Hotel Miramar]] to use its fruit machines and investigate [[Brenda Soobie]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mad Dogs and Englishmen (novel)|Mad Dogs and Englishmen]]'')
In [[1960]], [[Fitz Kreiner]] and [[Flossie]] visited the [[Las Vegas Hotel Miramar]] to use its fruit machines and investigate [[Brenda Soobie]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Mad Dogs and Englishmen (novel)}})


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Latest revision as of 19:42, 28 May 2024

Fruit machine

A fruit machine was a device used for gambling.

In 2013, Nyssa won on a fruit machine in the Pescadorian, having used a pound leant to her by Tegan. After Turlough enquired as to her system, Nyssa explained that she had "observed the algorithmic responses of the machine to the last three players" and that it was "all perfectly simple". The Fifth Doctor told her to remind him never to take her to Las Vegas. Turlough said he wanted to do exactly the opposite. Nyssa returned Tegan's "deposit" to her. (AUDIO: Eldrad Must Die! [+]Loading...["Eldrad Must Die! (audio story)"])

Adam Colby told Thea Ransome that he considered Dr Fendelman to be as "crazy as a bed bug", adding, in reference to the doctor's time scanner, "he actually believes that he can see into the past with that electronic fruit machine". Thea was more appreciative of Fendelman's prowess. (TV: Image of the Fendahl [+]Loading...["Image of the Fendahl (TV story)"])

A fruit machine was in one of the waiting zones on Terra Alpha. Harold V played it until Helen A used it to electrocute him. (TV: The Happiness Patrol [+]Loading...["The Happiness Patrol (TV story)"])

Ace won on a fruit machine in Drayton Court. According to her, the machines were all fixed. (TV: Survival [+]Loading...["Survival (TV story)"])

Ace paid for a baked Alaska with a bag of twenty-pence winnings from a pub fruit machine. (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Time's Crucible [+]Loading...["Cat's Cradle: Time's Crucible (novel)"])

The Black Swan in Llanfer Ceiriog had a fruit machine. (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark [+]Loading...["Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)"])

In 1960, Fitz Kreiner and Flossie visited the Las Vegas Hotel Miramar to use its fruit machines and investigate Brenda Soobie. (PROSE: Mad Dogs and Englishmen [+]Loading...["Mad Dogs and Englishmen (novel)"])