Random Question...Americans please.

[starrylizard]

At fairs, show grounds, circuses... that sort of thing. You know when they have those games where you have to shoot, like, little tin ducks to win big stuffed toys? usually in American movies the big tough guys play and win the toy for their chick.

What do Americans call those games?

Is it something like a shooting gallery?

Also, why is the game hard? Is it because the guns are not aligned properly or something?


It's for a fic. Thanks guys!

Comments

[reedfem.livejournal.com]

Depends on the game, some of them are "themed" and have names to go with. But yeah, generally they are all called some version of "shooting gallery". I've seen duck shoots and rifle shoots and others.

The guns aren't regular BB guns, they are often bent and the sights are always off, the pellets often aren't the right size for the barrel and don't shoot at any great velocity. The type of target can affect results as well.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

*nods* Oooh that's more like what I was imagining. Phew!