Cashless instead of coin slot — the future of the arcade
Counting coins, refilling change, broken coin validators — traditional cash handling on arcade machines costs time, nerves and revenue. The Arcade Reader replaces the coin slot with a modern, contactless payment system: your guests top up a Playcard once and then pay at every machine simply by tapping the card.
The reader is mounted directly on the machine and communicates with the Playcard via NFC and RFID. As soon as the card is recognised, the integrated display shows the available credit and deducts the play amount in real time. The connection to the ArcadeManager system ensures that every transaction is recorded to the second and managed centrally.
This turns a classic arcade into a cashless operation — with less effort, more security and a noticeably better experience for your guests. The Arcade Reader is retrofittable and compatible with virtually any existing gaming and entertainment machine.
Tap the card, play — in under a second
Your guests already know contactless payment from the supermarket and the café. The Arcade Reader brings exactly this familiar experience to the arcade machine: hold the card to the reader, a short beep, the credit is deducted — done. No coin insertion, no queuing, no fumbling with small change.
The Playcard works like a rechargeable prepaid card. Top-up happens at the self-service kiosk, at the counter or conveniently via the app. Every transaction is encrypted and logged in ArcadeManager — transparent for the operator and traceable for the guest.
Why the Arcade Reader stands out
One compact device that modernises your entire payment process on the machine.
Contactless & fast
Pay via NFC and RFID in under a second. Tap the card, credit is deducted, start playing instantly — no coins and no waiting.
Real-time credit
The integrated display shows credits and remaining balance instantly. Every deduction is synced with the ArcadeManager system in real time.
Easy to retrofit
The reader mounts on virtually any existing machine — without complex modifications. Ideal for modernising your entire arcade.
Secure & tamper-proof
Encrypted communication, unique card identification and complete logging protect against manipulation and revenue loss.
100% cashless
No cash inside the machine means less theft risk, no collection trips and no hassle with coin logistics and change.
Central management
All revenue from every reader flows into the ArcadeManager dashboard — for reporting, billing and fiscalisation at the push of a button.
Technology & features
Robust hardware, built for continuous operation in the arcade.
How the Arcade Reader works
From cash operation to a cashless arcade in three steps.
Top up the Playcard
The guest loads credit onto their Playcard at the self-service kiosk, at the counter or via the app — by cash, card or mobile.
Tap the card on the reader
At the machine the guest holds the card to the Arcade Reader. The display shows the credit, the play amount is deducted contactless.
Play & collect points
The game starts instantly. Tickets or points won are credited directly to the Playcard — with no paper tickets.
Everything in one central view
Every transaction lands in ArcadeManager in real time — with full visibility of revenue, utilisation and device status.
The right solution for every venue
The Arcade Reader fits into any entertainment business.
Arcades & game halls
Modernise your entire fleet of machines and offer your guests a consistently cashless gaming experience.
Family Entertainment Centers
One card for the whole family: top up, play at every machine, collect tickets — without loose change.
Theme parks & indoor venues
Cashless payment across the entire site, managed centrally and analysable in real time.
Hospitality with gaming machines
Bar, bowling or lounge with machines: the reader integrates gaming seamlessly into your cashless POS system.
Frequently asked questions about the Arcade Reader
The Arcade Reader is a contactless reader mounted on arcade machines that enables cashless payment via Playcard. Guests hold their card to the reader and the credit is deducted via NFC and RFID in real time.
Yes. The Arcade Reader is designed to retrofit onto virtually any existing gaming and entertainment machine — without complex modifications. This lets you modernise your entire fleet step by step.
Guests top up their Playcard at the kiosk, at the counter or via the app, then simply hold it to the reader. The play amount is deducted contactless and in real time from the credit — with no coins or bills.
Yes. All transactions are encrypted, the cards have a unique identifier and every action is logged in full. Since no cash sits inside the machine, theft and manipulation risks drop significantly.
The Arcade Reader delivers its full value in combination with ArcadeManager. Via the live connection, all revenue flows together centrally and is ready for reporting, billing and fiscalisation.
You save effort on coin logistics and change, reduce theft risk, receive revenue in real time and offer your guests a modern, fast payment experience. This boosts utilisation, average spend and satisfaction.
Arcade Reader: pay contactless, operate cashless
The Arcade Reader is the heart of a cashless arcade concept. Where a coin slot used to sit, the contactless reader now enables payment via Playcard — fast, hygienic and cash-free. ArcadeManager combines the familiar cashless experience from everyday life with the specific requirements of arcades, game halls and family entertainment centers.
By combining NFC and RFID technology, real-time credit and central management, every machine becomes a connected payment point. Operators benefit from revenue data accurate to the second, easy billing and integrated fiscalisation, while guests can top up their credit flexibly via kiosk, counter or app and redeem it at every machine.
Whether a single upgrade or a complete switch to cashless operation: the Arcade Reader is retrofittable, low-maintenance and scales from a single machine to a chain with multiple locations. This lowers operating costs, increases security and creates a contemporary gaming experience — contactless, cashless and transparent at all times.
Make your arcade cashless
In a no-obligation demo we show you how the Arcade Reader modernises your operation — including advice on retrofitting, installation and training.
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