ONCE the Anzac services were done, people gathered at Briars to play two-up.
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Two-up is a game that was originally played n trenches and on troop ships during Gallipoli and the First World War, which is why it is associated with Anzac Day.
The rules of the game are quite simple.
A nominated “spinner” throws two coins (preferably pennies) in the air above head height from a wooden paddle known as a “kip”.
One coin is placed heads up, the other tails up.
Players then gamble on whether both coins will land heads up or tails up.
When thrown, the coins must stay within a designated space that is off limits to punters.
A ringer oversees the game and ensures players are paid accordingly.