Midas

[s4ooter]

Whats a MIDAS tagged machine?! can anyone shed light to this please i have no clue what it is, should i be wary of it? can i spot it?

sorry just heard someone mention it and thought i should ask

ta

[Vivida_North]

Whats a MIDAS tagged machine?! can anyone shed light to this please i have no clue what it is, should i be wary of it? can i spot it?

sorry just heard someone mention it and thought i should ask

ta

do NOT use a key in a midas machine, most midas are linked to an alarm system. happened to me once and i was asked to leave on red gaming

[s4ooter]

does it say on fruity that it is MIDAS?

[alexross1977]

usually they have a wee box behind the bar, which informs them u are fiddling the machine (via refill key or the like)

its a very old system..

[kidgloves]

I posted this on another forum a while back
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All arcades have sensors that are disguised as motion detectors, but their real purpose is detect a subtle pheremone that is released into the air. This pheremone binds itself to the hair and skin of the customer but is undetectable to our sense of smell and is unremoveable except through an extremely rigorous washing.
As you enter the arcade the system looks for evidence of this pheremone on you. If it locates said pheremone then you are registered as a regular customer and no further action is taken. If it doesn't detect the pheremone on you then the system deems you a new, or a returning customer who has had a long break and tracks you around the premises, tweaking the gameplay of each machine you try in order to let you win. It does this through a series of boxes attached to the rear of the machines which manipulate the game to give winning combinations and ultimately give you a sense of euphoria. Watch out for these boxes hidden behind the machines, they go under the disguise of a unit called Machine Guard or Midas which the staff will tell you are just some anti fraud measure.
The system has one downfall, elderly people give off an unusual pheremone which can completely neutralise the effects of the pheremone used by the system itself and can lead to them being classed as new customers, hence letting them win for minimal outlay.
Some elderly people obtained this information from undisclosed sources very early on and as a result play the system very well. Upon entry to the establisment they reek of piss to fool the sensors but they regularly 'update' themselves whilst sitting at machines, ironically using the very tea that is served them as a weapon against the system. You will often find a very warm seat, even hours after an eldery person has left it.
What can us mere mortals do to play the system ? Well, there are many measures built into the system to be aware of. Do not under any circumstances enter the premises under the influence of alcohol. The system will pick this up and track you with a negative reflex to anything you play.
If you enter said premises with a socially challenging body odour then the unit will disable all machines with high coin acceptors that you approach, forcing you to play Party Time Arenas.
If you are identified as suffering from Halitosis then you will only be allowed to play machines where at least 2 units to the right and left are free, the staff will be instructed to offer you coffee every 3 minutes, and you will win the half hourly raffle where the prize will be a tongue scraper.
Good luck and happy gambling !
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