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Arcade Machines: Placement, Gameplay, and Roadmap Plans

Barfender arcade machines bring retro entertainment to your tavern. Here is how to unlock the cabinet and what developer updates reveal about bar games.

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How do you get the retro arcade machine in Barfender?

You receive the arcade machine as a free mentor gift on Day 2, claimed through the smartphone ordering app. Read the guide

Do customers pay money to use arcade machines in the current Barfender build?

No, arcade cabinets are currently side interactions that do not generate direct coin revenue from patrons. Read the guide

What bar games are planned for future Barfender updates?

Future planned entertainment units listed by the developer include pool tables, darts, and a mechanical rodeo bull. Read the guide

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