Saturday, March 14, 2009

Antique and Vintage Slot Machines - Used Fruit Machines

By Allen Flores

Where would the world be without inventions. Most of what we've originally came from someones ideas and dreams. The slot machines are no different. It is unlikely that the inventor of this innovative, special and some times addictive device ever thought just how popular it would get.

The original slot machines were not made with offering whatever type of enumeration. They are actually designed to only display poker hands. They were invented in 1891 and consisted of not more than 5 drums. When these were purchased and utilised in places of business, the owners wanted to become innovative too. To encourage the use of these gadgets they would offer their individual prizes. Nothing elaborate mind you like the hefty jack-pots that they now pay out. The winner ordinarily will get a free drink or two for his efforts. The slot machines had caught on and there's no stopping them from this point on.

The genuine original true slot machine as we know it today in similarity was the Liberty bell version that's invented in the basement of Charles Fey. Although entertaining and intriguing they truly didnt become excessively famous until they showed up on the famous Las Vegas Strip at the Flamingo Hotel. The Liberty Bell did however give a payout of 50 cents which's pretty darn good back in those days.

The slot machines grew in interest and design over the years. One unique machine had pictures of various types of chewing gum images on it's reels. This's where the cherry and melon symbols were born from. A couple years ago the Bell Fruit Gum Company had a bar logo. So you could guess how the slot machine ended up with this symbol which's still well known until now.

It is just a matter of time before the slot machine became electric and the very first one was addressed as Money Honey. This wasnt all that long ago and actually took place in 1964 slot machines and the later to come fruit-machines were simply abounding with some other symbols to sum up to the intrigue and interest of the game. Its this Money Honey machine that made the 1st pay-outs of up to 500 coins automatically without having to count on an attendant to deal with the transaction.

Finally along came the really first video slot in 1996. This slot allowed for a 2nd screen bonus round. It's addressed as Reel Em In.

In nowadays casinos you would find a really huge range of selection of slot machines. From single barrels up to 20+ barrels. Even though much more complicated in design then when they're originally made it doesn't take away from the excitement that is experienced after all those years ago.

It's impressive how some thing that's just constructed in the basement of an individual's garage could be such a prosperous business today. Could you imagine what the casinos would be like without these machines? I'm sure there'll be fewer people at the casinos.

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