WAC 230-13-005   Amusement games authorized.  (1) We authorize the eleven groups of amusement games set forth in this chapter. Operators must only operate amusement games that meet the standards of at least one of the authorized groups.

     (2) Commercial businesses or nonprofit or charitable organizations may apply for licenses for amusement games.

     (3) Charitable or nonprofit organizations also may conduct amusement games without a license when authorized to do so under RCW 9.46.0321 and 9.46.0331.

     (4) Operators must operate amusement games as either:

     (a) An attended amusement game.

     (i) An "attended amusement game" means an amusement game that requires the presence or assistance of a person (attendant) in the regular operation of the game; and

     (ii) These games must award a merchandise prize to players if players achieve the objective with one cost of play; or

     (b) A coin or token activated amusement game.

     (i) A "coin or token activated amusement game" means an amusement game that uses a mechanical, electronic, or electro-mechanical machine to allow the player to activate the game by inserting coins or tokens; and

     (ii) These games may dispense merchandise prizes, or coupons, tickets, or tokens redeemable for merchandise prizes.

     (5) Amusement games must not award additional plays as prizes.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 07-15-064 (Order 612), § 230-13-005, filed 7/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]