Coastal Amusements Showtime Mini 4 Player Card Swipe Crane

Four cranes. Four joysticks. All four active at the same time across one compact cabinet.

Overview

The Coastal Amusements Showtime Mini is a four-station crane machine that puts four independent cranes and four player controls inside a single cabinet footprint. Each station operates its own crane simultaneously, so four players can compete or play side-by-side at the same time. The cabinet is configured for card swipe payment and is not designed to accept bill acceptors.

Key Features

Four Independent Crane Stations

The cabinet houses four separate cranes, each with its own joystick and drop button. All four stations can run simultaneously, meaning the cabinet handles up to four plays at once rather than queuing players through a single mechanism. Each crane operates independently of the others — one player's grab cycle does not pause or interrupt the remaining three.

Card Swipe Payment Configuration

The Showtime Mini ships configured to accept swipe card readers at each station. This suits venues that run a cashless or debit-card system across their floor. The cabinet does not have physical space to accommodate bill acceptors, so card swipe is the payment path for this configuration.

Mini Cabinet Footprint

The "Mini" designation reflects the cabinet's reduced floor footprint relative to full-size multi-player cranes. Four crane stations are packed into a form factor sized for tighter floor plans, making it viable in venue areas where a full four-player crane would not fit.

Prize Merchandiser Configuration

The cabinet is stocked with plush toys, candy, or small prizes loaded into the prize compartment beneath the cranes. The operator controls prize selection and restocking. This is a self-redemption merchandiser — players win physical prizes directly from the machine rather than receiving tickets for later exchange.

How It Plays

Each player swipes a card at their station, then uses their dedicated joystick to position the crane over a target prize and presses the drop button to descend the claw. Because all four stations are live simultaneously, bystanders looking at the cabinet from the front see up to four cranes in motion at the same time — four distinct grab attempts happening across the prize field at once.

Specifications

Why Operators Love It

Throughput Without the Footprint

Four crane stations occupy the floor space of one mini cabinet. Where a standard single-crane unit handles one play at a time, the Showtime Mini runs four concurrent play cycles from the same patch of floor — a direct multiplier on plays-per-square-foot.

Cashless-Ready Out of the Box

The cabinet ships configured for swipe card readers, matching venues that have moved to a cashless debit card system. There is no bill acceptor conversion required and no bill acceptor bay that needs to be retrofitted or blocked — the cabinet is built around the card reader from the start.

No Ticket Infrastructure Required

The Showtime Mini is a self-redemption prize machine — players take their prize directly from the cabinet. There is no ticket dispenser to jam, no ticket eater to maintain, and no redemption counter interaction needed, which reduces the operational overhead per play compared to ticket-based redemption games.

Simple Prize Restocking

Plush toys, candy, and small prize items are the standard stock for this cabinet. The prize compartment is accessible for restocking without tools. Operators on route stops can replenish prize inventory quickly as part of a standard service visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Showtime Mini 4 Player accept cash or bills?

No. The cabinet does not have physical space to accommodate bill acceptors. Payment is handled through swipe card readers, making it suitable for venues operating on a cashless debit card system.

How many players can use the Showtime Mini at the same time?

The Showtime Mini has four independent stations, each with its own crane, joystick, and card swipe reader. All four stations can operate simultaneously, so up to four players can run separate grab attempts at the same time.

What kind of prizes does the Showtime Mini 4 Player hold?

The cabinet is designed to hold plush toys, candy, and small prize items, all operator-supplied. It is a self-redemption machine — winning players retrieve their prize directly from the cabinet rather than exchanging tickets at a counter.

Is the Coastal Amusements Showtime Mini sized for tight floor plans?

Yes. The "Mini" designation reflects a reduced cabinet footprint compared to standard four-player crane machines. The compact size makes it a fit for locations where floor space is limited but multi-player crane capacity is still desired.

Ideal Placement

The Showtime Mini 4 Player fits naturally in family entertainment centers, trampoline parks, and bowling center arcades where multi-player crane activity draws groups. Its compact footprint also makes it a workable choice for pizzerias, movie theater lobbies, and mall arcade spaces where floor area is at a premium. Route operators placing machines in hotel game rooms or restaurant waiting areas will find the card-swipe-only configuration a match for properties that have already gone cashless.

Shipping & Setup

We offer flexible freight delivery options, including curbside and lift-gate services. Shipping costs and timing are calculated at checkout based on your location and requirements.

Warranty & Support

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