Amazing Vintage Slot Machines

[Lida93]

Whether or not you are playing on a machine that might be tight or loose would likely depend on whether the machine you are playing on is in a legal jurisdiction or not. Illegal operators would probably set the machine for the highest house setting whereas legal establishments probably have to abide by some sort of regulation.

Whether the machine is in the hands of a legal or an illegal establishment doesn't change the fact that there must be some sort of a level adjustment done on the working mechanism of the machine to making sure as a casino they do have an edge over the gambler. It doesn't and has never been a 50/50 thing.

The only difference I will establish here between that of a legal and illegal casinos is that as an establishment that is legal they will be be very sensitive to the laws guiding their operation under such jurisdiction therefore adjusting the machine to a very minimal level that it's hard to notice but those of illegal jurisdiction they don't give a damn the adjustment can be glaring to a gambler just by the results they are getting from the machine's.

The commonplace am trying to fall on here is that no matter how legal a casino might operate it can never give an equal hedge to the gambler with itself. There will always be a mark of differentiation.

[Slow death]

Here in my neighborhood I've seen a lot of slot machines but as I don't play on them and I've never played on a slot machine, so I've never gotten very close to any of those slot machines that are in my neighborhood, so I don't know exactly how they are. they look similar, I just remember that they have a lot of red light, I don't realize if because they have red lights on, they are electronic machines, so they must have some type of software, now that I see this post I started to ask myself: if The government of my country has prohibited those slot machines that are in my neighborhood from being operated outside of casinos. So who inspects the code to determine whether it is demonstrably fair?

I assume that no one from my country's government inspects these illegal machines that are in my neighborhood, so they must be manipulated machines and many people in my neighborhood play on them and are probably losing money, because whenever I go to the bank I have seen many people playing on those slot machines that are in my neighborhood and then they start fighting because one of them jumped the line because there are a lot of people who want to play and the machines are few, so they fight to be the first to play. So I wonder how inspections are carried out on these Vintage Slot Machines? Do the government guys dismantling every machine to see if it is demonstrably fair?

[dimonstration]

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$0.05 per spin and so much to win will get someone addicted to this game.
It would be a gem to find one. They all landed in a junkyard somewhere and rotten. If people during that time thought that it would be a thing for the museum 50 years later, they would have kept them and sold them to Harrisons for thousands.

There’s some people selling slot machine on Facebook marketplace but all of them is already modified to adapt the new looks of slot machine in the casino. I still don’t find a legit vintage slot machine but I already have a guy looking for this online for me.

Pony race machines back in the 90s were the craze back then. People love it, these slot and race machines do have patterns I guess. 

Men, this is the ultimate gem! I’m search for this video game too but I don’t know what’s the specific name I will use to search but this is the first backyard gambling that became popular in my country when I was a child.

[coolcoinz]

Here's a guy playing on this and hitting a jackpot The machine is much smaller than I'd expect it to be.
And here's a guy showing how it works

I remember seeing a casino with old slot machines 30 years ago. They were making a lot of noise and you could hear the money rolling in there and falling out as people were winning. Newer machines tried to recreate this noise from speakers but it wasn't the same. Old casinos with these vintage slots had a certain vibe that you won't be able to experience again. That's a very similar feeling to what old cinemas used to be back in the day where the film was physical and you could hear it rolling if you sat in the back.

[Woodie]

This is the work of an amazing machine engineer, who can create such an intricate slot machine.
If Online casinos are now using software to program Slot Machines and there may be some manipulation being done,

Everyone that has played on an online casino has had this thought run in their mind, and I guess if it has no reputation to lose they can indeed manipulate these games, but then again most casinos don't really have full control of these games , which means that the casino doesn't get the heat because most of our online casinos use third party game providers...unless it's an in-house casino game.

then what about Vintage slot machines like this?
Whether this Vintage slot machine can also be set to the wishes of the owner, or this will only depend on how lucky we are.

Actually these were a nuisance if you ask me, and this is based on many court cases I have seen online over unpaid winnings as a result of a faulty slot machine and casino refusing to honour their dues...but all in all like @chaser15 said..these were or still get audited to ensure fair game play but we all know who has the last say

[angrybirdy]

This is an interesting take to buy a physical slot machine to reduce gsmbling spending.

It's like a fidget toy to cut cigarettes and smoking hehe. Of you are just used to the motion and the habit of the spins then it's a good buy and more people should consider this idea. I think it would work with many people because the habit and passing time is important to them generally. But a big issue here is also that maybe someone will use it till very bored with it and might want to go back to the real thing. Or maybe after you are bored with it you just use it as a paperweight and be done with gambling entirely. Which is a good outcome also.

You got it right! Especially if you really want to play just for your own happiness if you have spare time, this is kind of like a fidget toy for an adults like us! I also just wondered about these vintage vendo slot machines, were these types manipulated or cheated? because nowadays, we're high-tech and we're doing it online just like tapping the button on the screen while the vintage one, it's really based on you on how strong you pulling the slot. I just thought if you look at the pictures, when you open the back side of the vendo, you can move the system itself.

[taufik123]

I remember wanting one of these as a kid. It seemed like they were commonly available back in the day but I can’t say I’ve seen one for sale in many years. Probably some new laws about gambling or something keeping them from being sold to the normal folks. If I recall correctly, in the late 80s you could get a working slot machine like this for around $500.

$500 in the 80s seemed to be quite expensive, but now the price tag for a vintage slot machine like this is around $3k and it's an antique that won't be owned easily.
For collectors, the older the item, the more expensive it will be.

https://www.gameroomshow.com/shop/antique-slot-machines/

Here's a guy playing on this and hitting a jackpot The machine is much smaller than I'd expect it to be.
And here's a guy showing how it works
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Thanks for the video, I saw the video and he tried to conquer the slot machine to give him the jackpot, after 127 days he got it.
How much money it takes just to hit the jackpot, but of course it will be different for each slot machine.

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Actually these were a nuisance if you ask me, and this is based on many court cases I have seen online over unpaid winnings as a result of a faulty slot machine and casino refusing to honour their dues...but all in all like @chaser15 said..these were or still get audited to ensure fair game play but we all know who has the last say

Big unpaid winnings are a disaster for casinos, they do not think that the machine will issue too big a prize, this is indeed a complete bug and not what they arranged.
An audit is only a sign that the machine is safe and will make good money for the casino, of course it will also provide profits for some players but will not be as big as when the machine crashes.

[Pumared]

These machines are the living stereotype of casinos. Having one of these as decoration in a bar or even as a function would be very interesting. Are these functional models still sold? Or will we only get it from collectors?

[wxa7115]

These machines are the living stereotype of casinos. Having one of these as decoration in a bar or even as a function would be very interesting. Are these functional models still sold? Or will we only get it from collectors?

The market determines what is supposed to be done to those objects, with some collectors preferring for their items to not be modified in any way or form, even if that means the item does not work.

But when it comes to slot machines collectors prefer for the slot machine to actually work, after all they do not want to just take a look at it, what they want is to play with it, however depending on the machine the restoration price could go from a few hundred dollars to a couple thousands, so only collectors with a reasonable level of wealth can afford to restore a slot machine.

[dansus021]

Wow amazing share frenn

Those are really vintage I want one too just for a collection I mean and yeah I agree with you it might help us to play slot hahaha. It is rare to see vintage slots nowadays even in the offline casino because I hear the news that big casino like in Macau or Las vegas now had physically machine but with screen on it so it connected to hardware and software just regular we play on online slot.

Im curious about who the old slots worked and what is the odd to winning the game

[Poker Player]

These machines are the living stereotype of casinos. Having one of these as decoration in a bar or even as a function would be very interesting. Are these functional models still sold? Or will we only get it from collectors?

Yes, they are available for sale at different prices, I suppose depending on the model and the degree of repairs needed.

https://www.ebay.com/b/Collectible-Antique-Coin-Slot-Machines/14282/bn_3023785

Some are very cheap, so I imagine they don't work, but this one for example for $10K looks pretty good and I wouldn't be surprised if it still works, but it's not clear from the description.

1929 Mills Slot Machine PLAY BALL 5 Cent Wooden See Description for Shipping

[moneystery]

i can't say that it can be manipulated or not, but i am sure that the machine has been tested by a mechanic and it has been confirmed that the machine meets casino standards and has gone through various testing phases. so whatever experiments are carried out by gamblers, it is quite difficult to find patterns or manipulate this machine so that they can win and get the jackpot in their own way.

honestly, i'm more interested in playing on a slot machine like that, because the sound and how it spins is more fun and exciting, compared to spinning slots on a cellphone screen.

[SeaCoinCollector.]

I've never since a vintage slot machine in my life, such a fascinating piece of art! I've never seen one ever since I only gamble online and have never been in a physical casino. So I appreciate you sharing this one haha. Online slot machines nowadays can be programmed with specific odds and payout rates, while for vinatge slots, it operates based on the original design and mechanisms. I think owning one is truly fun! you can play endlessly without spending money on bets. Just watch what will be the outcome when you spin. Ah~ now it makes me wanna own one as well haha!

[shield132]

This morning as usual I opened Twitter and found a video of a Vintage Slot Machine that was still working fine.
So amazing when seeing how the mechanism shown in the Vintage slot machine.

This is the work of an amazing machine engineer, who can create such an intricate slot machine.
If Online casinos are now using software to program Slot Machines and there may be some manipulation being done, then what about Vintage slot machines like this?
Whether this Vintage slot machine can also be set to the wishes of the owner, or this will only depend on how lucky we are.

But having one Vintage Slot machine like this will save me to play slots,
because you don't need to spend any more money and do as much as you like to play it.



Source: https://twitter.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1773627645403537884

Wow, I didn't know if there were slots like this used years ago. How were they ensuring randomness? This is the most interesting question. Btw it is very impressive that someone came up with the idea of a machine that would have some fruits on it that you will roll and get a combination that might bring you a win or lose. The structure of slot games is very entertaining and impressive for the 20th century. But were they back then claiming a fairness of the system? Does anyone know? Do we have any old forum members that have played these mechanical slots? I can't find a good explanatory video about how these slots guarantee the fairness of the result.

[Strongkored]

Keeping the slot machine will probably provide more profits at a later time because the price will be higher because we know that in this world there are many antique lovers and maybe there will be gamblers who can be said to be whales who want to own one because they really like slot games.
I have never seen a slot machine directly, only through pictures on the internet, the existence of slot machines proves that the slot game is one that has been around for a long time and there are still many fans because this is one type of game that is always tempting even though making a profit is not easy but it never reduces gamblers' interest in continuing to play this game.

[summonerrk]

It seems to me that the old slot machines were not set up in favor of the players.
I've heard that many of them actually gave out winnings of less than 15 percent. It seems unfair and insulting to those who decided to try their luck. Perhaps this was one of the casino's strategies to make more money at the expense of the players. I think it's important that slot machines are set up honestly and transparently so that players have an equal chance of winning.

It's good that now many cryptocurrencies provide open source code that can be verified.

[famososMuertos]

Those old machines are no different in upholding the phrase "the house always wins" .  As with many other things, configuration to new technologies has only served to improve its initial functions.

[TravelMug]

It seems to me that the old slot machines were not set up in favor of the players.
I've heard that many of them actually gave out winnings of less than 15 percent. It seems unfair and insulting to those who decided to try their luck. Perhaps this was one of the casino's strategies to make more money at the expense of the players. I think it's important that slot machines are set up honestly and transparently so that players have an equal chance of winning.

It's good that now many cryptocurrencies provide open source code that can be verified.

Yeah, even at the progress of the slot machines, developers really knows that they have to make something that will give the house the edge but at the same time, people are going to enjoy it and have some fun and will not notice that they are not going to win and only small percentage are going to be given to those who are "lucky". And then it has evolved to create RNG to make it more harder for players to win. But it's good that someone is giving us the glimpse of the inner of this machine and how this vintage slots operates and you will have to admire the investor on coming up with this kind that will continue up to this day.

[betswift]

This morning as usual I opened Twitter and found a video of a Vintage Slot Machine that was still working fine.
So amazing when seeing how the mechanism shown in the Vintage slot machine.

This is the work of an amazing machine engineer, who can create such an intricate slot machine.
If Online casinos are now using software to program Slot Machines and there may be some manipulation being done, then what about Vintage slot machines like this?
Whether this Vintage slot machine can also be set to the wishes of the owner, or this will only depend on how lucky we are.

The appreciation for vintage slot machines is about more than just gambling. it's a nod to the artistry and mechanical ingenuity of the past. These machines are marvels of engineering, each with its own set of intricate parts and mechanisms.

And it's understandable to find charm and perhaps a sense of fairness in these vintage machines. They function in a straightforward manner, reliant on the laws of physics and mechanics rather than the opaque algorithms that govern modern slot machines. However, they weren’t built to consistently give out more than they take in

But I can agree, the thrill of the possibility of winning, the sound of the gears, and the clink of the coins that make playing these machines a unique experience.

[SirJohnVonSlotty]

Ah, really happy to see this thread.

I'm a huge fan of old school mechanical slot machines and would love to create a collection of them one day. For one of my clients, back in 2021, I've did a blog series where I acquired an old magnetic Beromat and completely restored it, and then documented the whole thing through a series of blog posts.  





The thing about these vintage slot machines is that they are working through magnets only = no electricity at all!

If you're interested in the exact model that I did, as well as the photos of pre-restoration and after restoration, you can check out the blog posts here:

#1. We’ve Got a 70-Year-Old Mechanical Slot Machine!
#2. We disassembled our 70-year-old Slot Machine!
#3. We Restored our 70-year-old Slot Machine!


It was by far one of my favorite marketing stunts.