The first gaming machines appeared at the end of the 19th century in the USA. They came to the expanses of the Soviet Union 80 years later and remained popular until the early 90s. Today, the industry of such entertainment has resumed with renewed vigor.
Where the USSR is hiding
Since the 1970s, the Soviet Union has been conquered by electronic machines that introduced people to the amazing, exciting world of games. Most of these wonderful devices are collected in galleries, which are a must-see for everyone who grew up in a large and friendly country. In fact, it is not difficult to visit the museum of Soviet slot machines. Kazan, Moscow and St. Petersburg invite you to see their amazing collections.
If you think this is boring and quiet, you are deeply mistaken! Under the roof of museums, you can not only remember your childhood by playing your favorite games, but also enjoy the taste of 80s ice cream, drink sparkling water and even make a call from a payphone.
Visitors are offered to measure the strength on the "Turnip" machine, which will show who you are - a mouse or a grandfather. You can play an electronic sea battle, the main task of which is to hit ten out of ten enemy ships. Also play on the motorway. Racing with different modes is a real challenge for modern gamers.
The halls are replenished with new old copies, so each visitor will find something for himself.
Slot machine is the foundation of slot machines
The modern museum of slot machines would not exist if America did not come up with the progenitor of all screen games. The first car was created long before the advent of televisions and computers. So, in 1895, an emigrant from Germany, Charles Fey, who lived in San Francisco, created a gambling machine. They called the machine "The Liberty Bell". Its design was based first on three and then on five discs that rotated independently.
There were ten pictures on each of them. It was possible to start the device by throwing five cents into the slot and lowering the lever, which was later replaced by a button. It is because of him that the technique was nicknamed the one-armed bandit, which takes away money from honest people. And the slot for the coin was called a slot. But the museum of slot machines in Russia does not contain such specimens, although they have gained great popularity in the United States. The author of the device began to offer them to all establishments where there was a cheerful audience. If the combination was successful, the winnings were paid to the player.
Ancestors of gaming machines
In the 1930s, slot machines acquired new features. They began to mass-produce devices, where instead of a lottery, participants were offered to go through a game tour. Instead of a monetary reward, they provided the opportunity to play moreone round for free. In such a complex, not just luck was needed, but skill. Machines of this system are at the museum of slot machines in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan.
Subsequently, computer programs began to be used, which opened up more opportunities for gamers. The most famous game of that time was pinball.
Electronic entertainment has gained popularity not only among adults, but also among teenagers and children. Vibrant display windows, addictive music entertainment and bonus tours win the hearts of gamers.
In the 50s and 60s, such entertainment was in every city in Europe, America and Japan. Hundreds of manufacturers have come up with and released thousands of different versions of simulators.
The first electronic games in the Soviet Union
The history of gaming machines, which now replenish the museum of slot machines, began in 1970. The start of the industry was put by an exhibition of attractions in the park. Gorky in Moscow. The event was held outdoors. More than 20,000 people visit the park every day. Along with the attractions, the best, latest models of American and Japanese mechanical robbers were also presented.
It was then that the leadership of the USSR realized that colossal funds could be obtained by placing such devices in public places. The authorities are buying up electronics, which were presented by the USA and Japan, and are developing, following their example, new variants unique to the Union. Some of these models are presented by the slot machine museum on Baumanskaya street.
After a few years, the Soviet Union had more than 80 own simulators, which in practice were copies of foreign cars. Such entertainment cost 15 kopecks. There were one-armed bandits not only in parks, but also at train stations, cinemas, and department stores.
Museum in the capital
Various ways the machines come to the halls. Most often, collectors buy equipment via the Internet. Several non-working machines make up one working unit. But there are times when quite decent models can be found in landfills. The best museum of slot machines on Baumanskaya, 11, in Moscow. He has more than 50 devices in his arsenal. The ticket price includes coins. They can be lowered into the slot and enjoy the game. You also get a tour from a professional who will tell the story of the birth of slot machines in the Union and even teach you how to play. Such a museum will be a great pastime for both the older generation and young people. It is located near Krasnoselskaya metro station.
Game hall in St. Petersburg
In the eighties, the cost of an electronic simulator was equal to the cost of a Zhiguli car. Now the cultural capital of the Russian Federation can boast of this piece of Soviet history. The Museum of Soviet Slot Machines in St. Petersburg is located at Konyushennaya Square, 2, V.
It should be noted that the projects were created secretly, and the machines themselves were produced at secret military bases. Yes, for the sake of entertainmentthere were 22 military factories that, along with high professional military equipment, produced electronic slot machines.
The museum is located in St. Petersburg near the Nevsky Prospekt metro station.
Kazan and mechanical Soviet gangsters
Soyuz gaming machines were no different from their American relatives. Although they had one significant advantage. They were deprived of the idea of losing money. All the excitement was in the process itself. The price for the tour was symbolic. Schoolchildren spent more money, who after classes ran to the cars and threw all the money that they were allocated for lunch.
Recently, another museum of Soviet slot machines was opened. Kazan is the third city with this type of entertainment. The hall is located at 21 Kremlevskaya Street. It is close to the Kremlevskaya metro station. It works from 11:00 am to 20:00 pm.
Childhood hid in a museum
The only way to return to a carefree childhood is to visit the slot machine museum. Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan offer you to plunge into the Soviet Union. "Sea battle", "Motorway", "Turnip", "Air battle", "Football" and "Hockey" will take you to the world of adventure. The main advantage of such an excursion is that you can not only look at the specimens, but really feel the atmosphere of the 20th century. At the same time, the designers of such machines made sure that the game was not only interesting, but also developed attention, logic and reaction.
Great entertainment for any company will be a museum of Sovietslot machines. Moscow, Kazan, St. Petersburg are waiting for visitors. By the way, for residents of other cities it will be interesting to visit not only these museums, but also to get acquainted with the history of these cities.
