Thought I should share this. Interesting stuff, even though it's in Russian:
http://www.15kop.ru/
For those of us who are still not overly confident when it comes to Slavic languages, there's a page in English explaining the thing: http://www.15kop.ru/en/
Soviet arcade machines
- blackmagepwns
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Re: Soviet arcade machines
I love the kids that are floating while playing the machine, lols ensued.
Re: Soviet arcade machines
cool post, thanks for this! Its really interesting to see how arcade machines developed in other areas of the world. I seriously love the way these things look so... soviet.
- Zeonik Freak
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Re: Soviet arcade machines
"In Soviet Russia, ARCADE PLAYS YOU"!!!!
... Hey, someone had to say it...
I think Sullivans needs these, to sell at one ruple: (skip to 3:03) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz_5irDvNa8
... Hey, someone had to say it...
I think Sullivans needs these, to sell at one ruple: (skip to 3:03) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz_5irDvNa8
Re: Soviet arcade machines
Damnit, that was the only reason I opened this post.Zeonik Freak wrote:"In Soviet Russia, ARCADE PLAYS YOU"!!!!![]()
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... Hey, someone had to say it...
I think Sullivans needs these, to sell at one ruple: (skip to 3:03) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz_5irDvNa8
Meanwhile, do those crates contain the russian brides you win when you trade in your tickets?
Re: Soviet arcade machines
Very cool link! I found a flash version of the "racing" game: http://magistral.15kop.ru/game/
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Re: Soviet arcade machines
Haha, awesome. I've played Снайпер-2 actually, and seen Авторалли-М machine. Can't say they're very thrilling to play.
The thing is, I don't remember needing any kopecs to play.

