Gamers 'Whack' Bankers In Arcade Game
An arcade owner in eastern England discovered something of a gold mine when it comes to getting revenge on bankers. His new game is similar to whack a mole. Except whack a banker offers plastic, besuited, bald men all in a row. Bopping them on the head has been so popular, the arcade owner says his mallets are wearing out.
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RENEE MONTAGNE, host:
Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne. An arcade owner on seaside pier in Suffolk, England discovered something of a gold mine in beating up bankers. His new game is a take off on whack a mole. Except whack a banker offers plastic, bald men in suits all in a row. Bopping them on the head has been so popular, the arcade owner says his mallets are wearing out. And at 65 cents a go, players can come back for more without breaking the bank.
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