Evolution of Early Arcade Games and Pinball Machines

This chapter explores the origins of early arcade games like Bagatel and the evolution of coin-operated machines, including the development of coin-operated bagatelle tables and proto-pinball machines linked to gambling. It traces the history of pinball starting from the creation of mechanical proto pinball machines in the 1930s, the introduction of features like flippers, and the incorporation of tilt sensors to prevent cheating and ensure fair play.