Coin-op / Pay-to-play Features

Vending machines come in all shapes and sizes and hold all sorts of merchandise, from food and drink to capsule toys to gum. Helen Fletcher spoke to a handful of companies to find out what's currently hot and what's not in the world of vending merchandise...
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Indonesia is made up of 17,000 islands extending 5,150km east to west, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans in south-east Asia. The coin-op amusement industry has been established there for over 30 years. Helen Fletcher takes a look at what this exotic destination has to offer coin-op manufacturers...
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When making a purchase the majority of consumers will buy into a lifestyle or image that is associated with a product - something that is important to its success. With this in mind, Helen Fletcher takes a look at the importance of brands in the coin-op and gaming industry...
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As TAB-Austria celebrates 10 years since the launch of its touchscreen terminal, David Snook looks back on its development...
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Getting players hooked on a new title is easy enough, but with so many games available, keeping them interested once the novelty has worn off is slightly more difficult. Helen Fletcher spoke to some of the coin-op companies that have introduced initiatives to keep the players coming back and rewarding those who do...
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Amusement and gaming machines can sometimes be found in the oddest of places and as the dynamics of the industry change so do the opportunities available to operators. Helen Fletcher spoke to some of the companies with a presence in the more obscure locations to find out more...
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