Charles Fey (born August Fey in Vhringen, Kingdom of Bavaria; September 9, 1862  November 10, 1944) was a San Francisco mechanic best known for inventing the slot machine.

Origin of Slot Machines: A Historical Overview\n\n Slot machines have come a long way since their humble beginnings. In 1895, Charles Fey of San Francisco created the first slot machine. Diamonds, horseshoes, spades, hearts, and a Liberty Bell symbol were the only options on the machine's three reels.