Bandai Namco’s ticket redemption game Goal Line Rush has been posting impressive results for operators in the US.
The American football-themed game was described as the “sleeper of 2014” by Jeff Scheer of distributor Betson.
“Every unit that has gone out has exceeded our expectations in earnings,” he said. “It's always in the top ten. It didn't matter if the location was a small bowling centre or a large casino arcade with the best competition.”
Dozens of mini footballs with varying ticket values lay on a rotating football field, the centre of which is occupied by the football running back that is operated by the player. Pressing the button on the control panel causes the running back to rush forward and dive into the endzone; taking any footballs in the way with him. Players win the total amount of tickets if multiple footballs end up in the endzone.
Specialty Coin’s Tony Orozco also praised the game, revealing that the company and its customers have had “great success” with it.
“I have allowed a number of my customers to try it out on a trial basis,” he said. “Every customer that took one on test decided to purchase their Goal Line Rush. That is a 100 per cent success rate. It does not get any better than that. They are raving about Goal Line Rush’s performance, reliability and, of course, the cashbox rewards.
“It may seem to be a sleeper, but at the same time it's a hit!”
