Pokémon vending machines aren’t just a trend—they’re working wonders for real businesses across the world. Whether placed inside a cozy café or rolled into a crowded anime convention, these machines are proving to be powerful tools for attracting customers, boosting sales, and creating memorable moments.
Case 1: Boba Drink Shop in the U.S. – Pokémon Cards + Free Drinks = Viral Buzz
One U.S.-based milk tea shop added a twist to their Pokémon vending machine: anyone who drew a “lucky card” from the machine could redeem a free drink on the spot. This fun selling way quickly caught the curiosity of clients who come for a drink. Many people like to try their luck and buy through the machines.
➡️ Result: Increased card sales and beverage sales—a win-win strategy.
Case 2: Italian Card Store – €4000+ Sales in Just Two Weeks
An Italian store owner placed a Pokémon card vending machine right at the shop entrance. Within two weeks, card sales topped €4,000. With the fun look of the machine, most people will stop by and see what the machien sells, and most will try their luck to buy the booster packs. The machine really adds a lot of fun to buy the stuff.
Case 3: French Tobacco Shop – Foot Traffic Boost with Two Machines
In France, a tobacco store owner installed two Pokémon vending machines by the shop’s window sies. Over time, they noticed more families and younger customers stopping by “just to check out the machines.” Some of those visitors became regulars—not just for cards, but for other store items too.
Case 4: Anime Expo in Australia – Event Booth Sensation
One Australian vendor brought their Pokémon vending machine to an anime convention, and the result was incredible. The machine became an interactive centerpiece of their booth—attracting both curious fans and serious collectors. The high people flow gave the vendor a great chance to promote their other products and other TCG products.
This strategy is similar to this article about using machines at pop-up events
Case 5: Mall Setup in the UK – Steady Sales, Week After Week
In the UK, a business placed a Pokémon vending machine in a shopping mall near a children’s clothing store. Foot traffic was high, and over time, the machine built a following—especially among returning young collectors.
They kept the machine updated with latest rare Pokemon single cards and attract kids to come back to buy again and again.
Case 6: Expo Setup in the U.S. – Crowds, Questions, and Conversions
A U.S. distributor took a vending machine to a arcade exhibition. The booth had one machine there attracting high attentions. The colorful lights and nostalgic Pokémon branding drew nonstop attention, with dozens of people asking, “Where did you get this machine?”
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