Music & Games

Cantaloupe launches Engage Pulse card reader to boost arcade revenue

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January 21, 2025

Cantaloupe Inc. has launched Engage Pulse, a point-of-sale card reader designed to modernize the arcade and amusement industry, according to a press release. Engage Pulse features "ladder pricing," enabling customers to purchase multiple plays or extended time periods in a single transaction, which is expected to boost operator revenue.

The device incorporates a user-friendly 3.5-inch color touchscreen and accepts cashless payments, aligning with the industry's growing preference for digital transactions. Engage Pulse integrates with Cantaloupe's Seed Live platform, providing operators with valuable transaction data.

Early adopters of Engage Pulse have reported significant sales increases. "We installed crane games with the Engage Pulse units at one of our trampoline park locations, and in November and December, sales were up 85% year over year," Tim Zahn, vice president of operations at Lieberman Companies, said in the release. "With the Pulse, we're seeing customers spending $2–3 more than the default $1 price on these games. It makes payment quick and easy."