Responsibility Travels Upward..

Posted by on November 23rd,2009

In HAC’s absence I’ll be taking over the front page blog this week. I have to admit I can’t believe what an AMAZING job Harold has done for us since he took over. I hope you’ll all join me in wishing him a speedy recovery and gratitude for a job well done.

 While he recovers I'll update the blog once a day so please keep checking back as we try to bring you the latest in Steampunk Information, News, and Events. 

Steampunk Slot Machine?

Posted by on November 19th,2009
This is the top showing the pot and a swirly color wheel.

This is the top showing the pot and a swirly color wheel.

Although without question a slot machine can be a VERY steampunk object this one tries really hard but for a purist like myself just misses the mark. (although sweet Clementine, did you see that pot?! 700,000 USD!)

Out of Order!! Curses!

Out of Order!! Curses!

As you can see on the left. The poor thing was in need of an engineer.  Sadly Bally’s of Las Vegas, NV looks down upon guest engineers and prefers them to be of the In-House variety.  Needless to say I could not play it.  Also frustrating was that  it was the only one of it’s kind on the floor.  After going to about 6 casinos that night I discovered (unless I just missed it which is possible) that it’s the only one on the strip!

Summary: I think it was a cheap grab at the aesthetic which is sad because they could have really made a legendary slot machine had they made one more mechanical.  At least give the one-armed bandit it’s one arm!!  sigh This is Shaunathan Sprocket, going back to the Roulette table to win actual money at a game played in the 19th century.  (now where was that European Wheel….)