Whack-a-Banker

By Alex in Money & Finance, Toys on Dec 13, 2009 at 7:19 pm

We all have to keep up with the times, and the classic arcade game Whac-A-Mole is no exception. Inventor Tim Hunkin found what could be the best villain for the game ever: bankers!

Mr Hunkin said the game was "proving very popular."

"I keep having to replace worn-out mallets," he said. "The bankers are bald and all look the same because that’s how I think people see bankers, as faceless."

Players, who are promised a "truly rewarding banking experience", pay 40p to hit as many bankers as they can in 30 seconds. When a customer wins a voice says: "You win. We retire. Thank you very much to the taxpayer for paying our pensions."

Link | Tim Hunkin’s website | Making of Whack-a-Banker


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  1. Skipweasel
    Dec 14th, 2009 at 8:28 am

    Tim Hunkin’s one of the world’s great unsung heroes. One day I really must get round to taking him up on an offer several years ago to visit his workshop.

  2. Alex
    Dec 14th, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Take lots of pictures, Skipweasel and send ‘em here :)

  3. Skipweasel
    Dec 14th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    Trouble is he’s a long way away and it was some time ago – he may have forgotten.


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