Fruit Machine Simulator

Fruit Machine Simulator is a casino simulation that recreates the experience of playing a 1980s-style pub fruit machine (slot machine). Up to four players start with a limited amount of coins, fed into the machine using the number keys. The game features three reels with symbols and numbers. Payouts are awarded for matching two or three symbols. Winnings can be collected or gambled for a chance to increase them. Features include Cash Box, Nudge Box, Skill Climb, Winning Streak, Cash Gamble, Holds, Mega-Holds, Skill Chances, and a Party Time Meter. Lighting all nine letters of "CASH-BASH" unlocks one of four bonus features.

ZX Spectrum

Released in 1987 by Codemasters for the 48K and 128K models, programmed by Andrew Oliver and Philip Oliver (The Oliver Twins), who were just 14 years old at the time . Your Sinclair gave the original Spectrum version a positive review upon release, praising the addictive gameplay and authentic fruit machine atmosphere . The game displays crisp, colorful reels free from the attribute clash common on the platform . Digitized speech announces features like "Skill Climb" and "Party Time," a technical achievement for a budget title . The sequel, Fruit Machine Simulator 2, would follow in 1990, featuring bonus video poker and roulette games . Alex Rice, a friend of the Olivers, wrote the loading screen, which featured his band's name "The Mealworms" .