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− | [[File:OlympiaStar SlotMachine.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An ''[[Olympia Star]]'' slot machine.]]{{stub}}The '''''Olympia '' series''' describes a generation of Japan-exclusive slot machines published by [[Olympia (company)|Olympia]], a joint venture between [[Sega Enterprises]] and [[Taito]]. | + | [[File:OlympiaStar SlotMachine.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An ''[[Olympia Star]]'' slot machine.]]{{stub}}The '''''Olympia '' series''' describes a generation of Japan-exclusive slot machines published by [[Olympia (company)|Olympia]], a joint venture between [[Sega Enterprises]] and [[Taito]]. Beginning with the ''[[Olympia Star]]'' in 1964, the machine was instrumental in bringing a form of legalized slot gambling to Japan, and laid the foundations for the future [[medal game]] industry. They were the first [[wikia:w:c:ultimatepopculture:Pachislot|pachislot]] machines, which are still often known as "Olympia machines" in Japan.{{ref|https://blog.goo.ne.jp/nazox2016/e/d2691f40123ae387fedcc2b567659706}} |
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The Olympia series describes a generation of Japan-exclusive slot machines published by Olympia, a joint venture between Sega Enterprises and Taito. Beginning with the Olympia Star in 1964, the machine was instrumental in bringing a form of legalized slot gambling to Japan, and laid the foundations for the future medal game industry. They were the first pachislot machines, which are still often known as "Olympia machines" in Japan.[1]
List of machines
Olympia Star (1964)
New Olympia (1969)
Olympia Mark II (1971)
Olympia Mark III (1972)
Olympia Golden Star (1974)
Promotional material
References