Kalkomat Basketball - Compact

The basket moves laterally during play. The cabinet rolls through a 26-inch doorway on six wheels.

Overview

The Kalkomat Basketball Compact is a commercial quality basketball arcade machine built to fit venues where standard-width units cannot go. The cabinet transits through doorways as narrow as 26 inches and hallways as narrow as 31 inches, with adjustable height from 97 to 122 inches to accommodate lower ceiling clearances. Metal and laminated polycarbonate construction supports commercial deployment on a footprint sized for constrained floor plans.

Key Features

Narrow-Profile Cabinet for Tight Venue Access

The cabinet body measures 43 inches wide and transits through openings as narrow as 26 inches wide and 31-inch hallways. Height adjusts from 97 to 122 inches, accommodating lower ceiling clearances common in bars, bowling alleys, and multiplex corridors. Standard basketball machines require a 36-inch door minimum.

Moving Basket Mechanism

The basket travels laterally across the backboard during play, requiring players to read and time each shot against a moving target rather than a fixed rim. The lateral motion is visible from several feet away, making made and missed baskets easy to read from bystander distance.

Digital Score, Credit, and Record Display

Onboard digital readouts show current score, remaining credits, and the record score simultaneously. Record tracking is handled by the machine itself with no external display or manual logging required.

Linking Option for Multi-Unit Configurations

Multiple Basketball Compact units can be linked together, enabling head-to-head competitive play between adjacent machines. This configuration requires no additional external hardware.

COMESTERO RM5 Coin Acceptor with Upgrade Paths

While this Kalkomat unit does not include standard payment methods, you can easily customize it to fit your needs. Upgrade your build with optional coin acceptance, bill validators, or credit card and card reader options.

Six-Wheel Mobility with Locking Brakes

Six caster wheels with integrated brakes allow the unit to be rolled to a new floor position without tools, then locked in place once positioned. Floor layout changes require no disassembly.

How It Plays

Players shoot from the ball return zone, tracking a basket that moves laterally across the backboard throughout the timed game window. Five balls are included, keeping the play cycle continuous with minimal pauses between shots. From the side, bystanders can watch the basket shift position and see each shot land or miss — the moving target reads clearly from several feet away.

Specifications

Why Operators Love It

Opens Placement in Venues That Block Standard-Width Machines

The cabinet passes through 26-inch doorways and 31-inch hallways — clearances that exclude full-size basketball machines. Restaurants, hotel game rooms, bowling alleys, and FEC corridors with constrained access become viable locations without structural modification.

Tool-Free Floor Repositioning

Six caster wheels with integrated brakes let staff roll the unit to a new floor position and lock it in place without tools or disassembly. Floor layout changes require no service call.

Configurable Payment and Payout per Location

While this Kalkomat unit does not include standard payment methods, you can easily customize it to fit your needs. Upgrade your build with optional coin acceptance, bill validators, or credit card and card reader options.

Custom Cabinet Finish Available from the Factory

Special painting is offered as a factory option, allowing operators to match venue branding or differentiate units across a multi-location route without aftermarket modification.

Ideal Placement

Venues where doorway or hallway width prevents installation of standard basketball machines: restaurants, bars, hotel game rooms, bowling alleys, and FEC corridors with constrained access. Also suited to smaller arcades or route stops where floor footprint is a limiting factor.

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.

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