Benchmark Games Zap Attack

A seated cannon on a swivel mount. Alien targets pop up across the playfield. The player fires small balls to knock them down before the stage ends.

Overview

Zap Attack is a seated ball-shooting redemption game from Benchmark Games International in which players operate the Zapper 9000 — a compressed-air cannon on a multi-axis swivel mount — to hit popup alien targets across a space-station themed playfield. Stages escalate in difficulty as play progresses, and the game supports both ticket and ticketless redemption payouts. The enclosed cabinet keeps all ball action contained within the unit, visible to bystanders through shatter-proof windows.

Key Features

Zapper 9000 Compressed-Air Cannon

The cannon uses compressed air to propel small balls at the targets and is mounted on a 2-axis swivel, giving the player a wide horizontal and vertical firing arc from a fixed seated position. Dual triggers and an integrated laser sight provide direct tactile and visual feedback during aiming.

Popup Alien Target System

Targets are physical popup aliens that appear and retract during play rather than screen-only hit zones. Players must acquire and hit each popup within the stage window, and the frequency and speed of target appearances increases with each completed stage.

Starfield Backdrop and Themed Enclosure

The playfield is set against a starry space backdrop visible through the cabinet's shatter-proof windows. The enclosure frames the action, keeping the ball-shooting contained while keeping the target field fully visible to bystanders standing outside the machine.

Pinch Protection and Shatter-Proof Shielding

Pinch protection surrounds the cannon mount to prevent hand or finger catches during swivel movement. The windows enclosing the playfield are shatter-proof, designed to withstand repeated impact from misfired or ricocheting balls during high-volume play.

Built-In Cushioned Seat

The cabinet includes a built-in cushioned seat that positions the player at the correct height and distance from the cannon. Seated play lowers the physical barrier for younger players and allows longer sessions without fatigue.

Card Swipe, DBA, and Credit Card Ready

The electronics bay is pre-configured to accept card swipe, debit, and credit card payment systems, allowing operators to integrate the machine into cashless payment setups without additional hardware modifications.

How It Plays

The player grips the Zapper 9000, swivels it toward whichever alien target pops up next, and squeezes a trigger to fire a ball. Hitting targets accumulates score; each completed stage raises the speed and number of popup aliens, so later stages demand faster cannon repositioning. From outside the cabinet, bystanders see the swiveling cannon tracking across the lit playfield and balls striking physical targets — the mechanical action of the popup-and-hit cycle is visible through the shatter-proof windows.

Specifications

Why Operators Love It

Cashless Payment Built In

The electronics are pre-configured for card swipe, DBA, and credit card acceptance, so the unit drops into cashless payment environments without additional hardware sourcing or modification work.

Flexible Redemption Configuration

The machine supports both physical ticket dispensing and ticketless redemption, giving operators the option to run either payout method based on their venue's system without retrofitting the unit.

Enclosed Playfield Contains Ball Scatter

The shatter-proof windowed enclosure contains the entire ball-shooting play area — stray balls stay inside the cabinet during play, limiting floor scatter and reducing cleanup and ball-retrieval time between sessions on a busy floor.

Age-Accessible Seated Format

The built-in cushioned seat and fixed cannon height place controls within reach for players across a wide age and height range, reducing the need for step assists or height-related accessibility accommodations in mixed-age venues.

Ideal Placement

Best suited for family entertainment centers, redemption arcades, and amusement venues with mixed-age traffic. The seated format and enclosed shooting area work well in open floor layouts where the visible cannon mechanism draws attention from passing players.

Shipping & Setup

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Warranty & Support

Your purchase includes a standard manufacturer warranty and access to technical support to ensure long-term performance and uptime.

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