{"product_id":"namco-pacman-baller-basketball-jr","title":"Namco Pacman Baller Basketball JR","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#444;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eTwo kid-height hoops. One illuminated Pac-Man marquee. Both hoops active at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Namco Pac-Man Baller Jr. is a two-player redemption basketball game scaled specifically for young players, featuring a lower cabinet height and smaller hoops sized for kids to shoot at comfortably. It pairs the twin-hoop, head-to-head format of the full-size Pac-Man Baller with a compact footprint and the instantly recognizable Pac-Man theme, making it a natural fit for family-focused venues that want an attraction calibrated for their youngest guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eKid-Scaled Cabinet and Hoops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe cabinet stands at a reduced height compared to standard arcade basketball machines, and the hoops are sized proportionally for younger players. A child can step up to the lane and reach the target without assistance — the geometry of the machine is the differentiator, not a difficulty setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eTwin-Hoop Two-Player Layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eTwo hoops sit side by side on a single cabinet, each serving one player simultaneously. Both players shoot at the same time within a timed game window, competing head-to-head on a shared scoring display. The side-by-side configuration means two paying players per game cycle on one machine footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eIlluminated Pac-Man Marquee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a8fe8;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe backlit marquee carries the Pac-Man graphic treatment — yellow character, ghost imagery, and bold game logo — lit from within so it reads across the room at arcade ambient lighting levels. The Pac-Man IP is one of the most widely recognized in entertainment, legible to parents and children alike without any prior arcade context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eCompact Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Jr. cabinet is smaller than the full-size Pac-Man Baller, designed to fit into floor plans where a standard-width basketball machine would not. It occupies a single lane slot and can be placed against a wall or in an island configuration without requiring additional clearance for player approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eTicket Redemption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Pac-Man Baller Jr. dispenses tickets based on game performance, connecting it to any standard redemption counter setup. Ticket payout parameters are configurable by the operator to match the venue's prize economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eHow It Plays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eEach player stands at their own lane and shoots basketballs at their hoop within a timed window, with both lanes running simultaneously — two kids competing at the same instant on the same cabinet. From across the room, the activity reads as a coordinated two-player contest: balls in the air, lit marquee overhead, scores updating as shots land. The ball return feeds both lanes continuously throughout the game cycle, keeping the action visible and uninterrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f1f5f9;border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#000\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f1f5f9;border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#000\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eNamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePlayer Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e1–2 Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eGame Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eRedemption \/ Ticket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eChildren \/ Younger Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eWhy Operators Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eTwo Paying Players Per Game Cycle on One Cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe side-by-side twin-hoop layout runs both players simultaneously on a single coin-op cabinet, collecting two credits per play without requiring two separate machines or two separate floor slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eConfigurable Ticket Payout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eTicket output is operator-adjustable, allowing the payout rate to be calibrated against the venue's prize redemption margins without any hardware changes. This matters in mixed-age venues where the kids' section may run different payout economics than the main floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eReduced-Footprint Install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Jr. cabinet is smaller than a full-size basketball arcade machine, fitting into floor-plan slots where a standard unit would not. Venues that want a dedicated kids' basketball attraction without reallocating a full double-wide bay have a direct install path here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eIP-Backed Marquee Visibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe illuminated Pac-Man marquee functions as a self-identifying beacon — families with no prior exposure to the specific game title already recognize the character, which shortens the time between a family walking in and a child walking up to the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eHow does the Pac-Man Baller Jr. differ from the full-size Pac-Man Baller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Pac-Man Baller Jr. uses a shorter cabinet and smaller hoops scaled for younger players, whereas the full-size Pac-Man Baller is built for standard adult height. Both share the twin-hoop two-player format and the Pac-Man theme, but the Jr. is specifically engineered so children can shoot at a comfortable height without assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eDoes the Pac-Man Baller Jr. dispense tickets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eYes. The machine includes a ticket redemption system with operator-configurable payout settings. It connects directly to a standard redemption counter setup and fits within any venue that already operates a ticket-prize economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eHow many players can use the Pac-Man Baller Jr. at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe cabinet supports one or two players simultaneously. The twin-hoop design gives each player their own dedicated lane and hoop, with both lanes running concurrently during a single game cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eWhat venue types is the Pac-Man Baller Jr. built for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eIt is designed for family-oriented commercial venues — FECs, bowling center arcades, trampoline parks, and similar locations that serve a significant population of younger guests. The kid-scaled cabinet and Pac-Man branding are specific to that demographic context rather than a general all-ages arcade floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eIdeal Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Pac-Man Baller Jr. is calibrated for venues with a dedicated children's or family section: family entertainment centers, bowling center arcades, trampoline parks, movie theater lobbies, and pizzerias where young guests make up a consistent portion of foot traffic. Its compact footprint allows placement in tighter floor plans — kids' zones within larger venues, entryway alcoves, or redemption counter adjacencies — where a full-size basketball machine would not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eYour purchase includes a standard manufacturer warranty and access to technical support to ensure long-term performance and uptime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- sources: https:\/\/bhmvending.com\/products\/namco-pacman-baller-basketball-jr --\u003e","brand":"Namco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45255740751916,"sku":null,"price":5495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/6837\/6876\/files\/Namco_Pacman_Baller_Basketball_JR.webp?v=1780074984","url":"https:\/\/bhmvending.com\/products\/namco-pacman-baller-basketball-jr","provider":"Birmingham Vending Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}