Description

Gold and Mace is a single-player VR arcade cabinet from Elaut, distributed through their VRX platform. The game was developed by Boxblaster, which originally built it for multiplayer free-roam systems before adapting it for the cabinet format with Benchmark Games.

Players defend a fortress against an invading army. Enemies are catapulted over the walls. The player catches them mid-air and throws them back. Bombs also get launched; the player intercepts and defuses them before they land. As the game progresses, weapons unlock: swords, maces, spears. The gameplay is physical, involving slashing, stabbing, bashing. Players earn gold and rack up points.

The cabinet is self-contained and unattended. Operators insert credits, players grab the headset and controllers from waist-level holders, then play. The controllers are built for arcade use with ultra-thick cables and protective padding. The system is redemption-compatible and supports ticket payout.

The footprint is 8.8 square feet. It is family-friendly, rated for kids through adults. Elaut has said more games are coming for the VRX cabinet but has not announced titles yet.

This is the game Bob reviewed in his 2022/2023 Buyer’s Guide. His take: it is a kid-friendly title suited for redemption play in family entertainment centers. The compact format and unattended operation make it easy to place. The question for operators is whether Elaut delivers on the content pipeline. One title is not a platform.

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