Fun thread Geordie! I already was introduced to slots at the very young age of about 7..my Grandmother from my father's side was a real Casino lady
She only went once a year, and i joined her for the fun as soon as i turned 18, but before that she always took me to a little cafe, to treat me to some hot choco or whatever, and i clearly remember a guy playing a FOBT like machine that were scattered around the pubs in Holland at that time. There were all kinds of interesting flashing lights, and of course the guy that was playing it hit the top pay, resulting in a cacophony of sounds, including the lovely sound of the machine spitting out coins..then my grandma and the guy who won told me how and what happened
I was doomed ever since!
I lost interest in the land based stuff quickly though, especially when i became a bit more savvy as to the payout mechanisms and percentages, and in general recognizing the depressing atmosphere in most of these places
Then, about 20 years ago, i found Online Slotting...which at first i actually didn't trust (which was soon confirmed as my first win was never paid, due to the bullcrap casino mentality we all came to know and loathe) so i only played with freebies whenever possible, and had some fun exploring. My first good experiences came from MG and Netent, somewhat later. After that 3Dice proprietary software really showed me there was hope for Online Casinos, and that's the point where i really got into it
My favorite slots back then, that still have that nostalgia feeling, were pre-HTML5 Avalon, BDBA, Tally Ho (loved 3 and 5 line play on that one) and Jane Blonde...
But the one i played the most, and loved/hated more than anything, was Oriental Fortune..that slot is so sick, destroyed me more often than i'd like to remember, but i also had some fantastic wins on it!
Netent also provides me with some nostalgic feelings, when i remember the pre-HTML5 Starburst, Reel Steal and DOA, where you also could still adjust the number of lines...had amazing times with those...
3Dice's golden oldie would have to be Supersuits...i had crazy session on that slot when i first joined, and that resulted in my first cashout there (which was paid in a minute) and as stated showed me what was possible, in terms of service and trustworthiness..
There are more slots, even more providers that give me some of that 'ole nostalgia vibe, but hey, no wonder - i'm starting to become an old fart, and spent about 25 yrs plus online, spunking my money away on 'm!