SlotMachine Standardization

Simple Exercises for Slot Machine Players

Limb, neck, and back pains are normally caused by extended periods of repetitive movements and abnormal postures. Many slot players do encounter these kinds of body pains due to long hours of sitting while playing slot machines.

For the upcoming years, slot machine makers are working to produce ergonomically designed slot machines that will give comfort to slot players every time they play. Classic slot machines are designed for standing slot players that will play for a few coins and continue on their way.

Modern day slot machines are designed for seated slot players in hope that they will spend many hours spinning the reels. For slot players to do this, makers of slot machines are not only making their games more interesting and entertaining but they are also making sure that slot players are experiencing maximum comfort as they play slot machines.

In 2003, an ergonomically designed slot machine was introduced first by WMS Gaming. The features of this slot machine include a user-friendly touch screen that is situated at a comfortable height for a seated slot player.

Other slot machine manufacturers are now into producing ergonomically designed slot machines. The new slot machine features are adjustable chair heights that have padded armrests and a recessed slot machine base for players to rest their feet.

If you're into spending hours and hours playing slot machines, even ergonomically designed slot machines cannot protect you from RSI. There are simple exercises that slot players can do by themselves in front of the slot machine to help prevent body pain because of repetitive movements.

Eye Strain - Take your eyes off from the screen of the slot machine once in a while and look into some far distance. Look from right to left on the slot machine screen instead of focusing on one specific spot.

Wrist and Fingers - Twist your wrist and fingers occasionally. Place your elbows on top of the slot machine, make a hand fist, and bend your hands in an up and down movement at the wrist, then have a left to right rotation. Open and close your fist letting your fingers stretched out, then wiggle them to make your blood circulate again.

Posture - Always keep your back in a straight position while sitting and avoid slouching. Keep your feet flat on the floor while sitting and have an occasional break.

Neck and Shoulders - Do a head tilt in an up and down movement and make sure to take a slow deep breath while tilting your head back. Do a side to side neck stretching in a slow easy motion. Shrug your shoulders to as high as your ears and let it drop slowly. Rotate your shoulders forward then backward in a circular motion.

These simple exercises are very beneficial to help prevent any damage in your body due to RSI that are not covered by ergonomically designed slot machine.