Tim Hunkin’s History Of Arcade Machines
Tim Hunkin’s History Of Arcade Machines No comments by: Jenny List August 8, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy There was a particular treat at the recent Electromagnetic Field event in the UK, as [Tim Hunkin] delivered a talk on the history of arcade machines. Given that he’s something of an engineering hero for his many years of delighting us with machines, it’s definitely worth a watch. He has a special interest in arcade machines given that he runs a pair of arcades featuring his own creations.
- ▪Tim Hunkin’s History Of Arcade Machines No comments by: Jenny List August 8, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy There was a particular treat at the recent Electromagnetic Field event in the UK, as [Tim Hunkin] delivered a talk on the history
- ▪Given that he’s something of an engineering hero for his many years of delighting us with machines, it’s definitely worth a watch.
- ▪He has a special interest in arcade machines given that he runs a pair of arcades featuring his own creations.
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Tim Hunkin’s History Of Arcade Machines No comments by: Jenny List August 8, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy There was a particular treat at the recent Electromagnetic Field event in the UK, as [Tim Hunkin] delivered a talk on the history of arcade machines. Given that he’s something of an engineering hero for his many years of delighting us with machines, it’s definitely worth a watch. He has a special interest in arcade machines given that he runs a pair of arcades featuring his own creations. Part of the history tour explains the influence some machines have had on his creations, from the early automata he starts with, through to the Pachinko machine that graces Novelty Automation in London.
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