Two Up is a peculiarly Australian gambling game which is not illegal on ANZAC Day. The ‘spinner’ tosses two pre-decimal pennies off a wooden ‘kip’ and bets are placed as to how they will land. The ‘Ringie’ runs the show and calls the results.
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These WW1 figures are from Eureka Miniatures, sculpted by Alan Marsh. The spinner holds the kip as the Ringie oversees, and a digger regrets his luck. The vignette is accompanied by an officer- this is the Colonel, turning a blind eye.
Lest we forget.
Photos:
- Australian War Museum
- AAP
- Roland Scheicher, CC BY-SA 4.0
[This is my post for Ann's April challenge]
I had heard of the game but wasn’t aware of the rules. Thanks for the info. Lovely work on the diggers too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter! I'm sure there are local rules variations as well.
DeleteThat's a pretty nice paintjob, I like these non-combat vignettes, there's something refreshing about them. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suber, I agree it is nice to paint something a bit more peaceful!
DeleteTwo up is identical to a popular game of León (España) called “las chapas”. Two coins on a wood and up and bet. Too far and too near. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat work with the models.
Regards
Thanks, Señor! I'm sure that bored people anywhere can make their own fun.
DeleteLovely work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon!
DeleteI had never heard of the game. I love how it's not illegal on ANZAC day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the history, Barks!
I understand it is illegal the rest of the time because The Man can't tax it!
DeleteExcellent work, nice continuation of your ANZAC Day tribute Miniatures!
ReplyDeleteGood figures I’d not seen them before.
Cheers!
BTW the officer looks suspiciously British not Australian, those Tunis cuffs don’t look Aussie??? Thoughts?
DeleteHmmm. I think they still used the cuff ranks in early war, but I suspect you’re right. This is a British officer shocked by the colonials.
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