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Scary Vending Machine
Insert the exact coins to match each price and free the item from one of three vending machines.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Compatibility
- See device support below
Game overview
Scary Vending Machine turns coin counting into a game with three machines to buy from: one stocked with toys, one with sweets and one with food. Every item shows a price, you hold a handful of coins, and the machine only releases the goods when the sum you insert matches the display exactly. Get it wrong and an error flashes back at you, so the loop is short, honest and surprisingly tense for a game about small change.
This title is best suited to younger players and anyone practising coin arithmetic.
How to play Scary Vending Machine
- Pick the toy, sweet or food machine
- Read the price shown on the display
- Insert coins until the total matches that price exactly
- Collect the item, or check your sum again if you see an error
Controls
- Tap / left mouse button: Choose a machine and select coins to insert
- Tap: Confirm the inserted amount
Objectives and failure conditions
Objectives
- Match each displayed price with the right coins
- Buy items from all three machines
- Build up speed at adding coin values
The run ends or fails when
- Inserting the wrong total shows an error message and the item stays put
Gameplay mechanics
- Coin values added to reach an exact price
- Three themed machines with different stock
- Immediate right-or-wrong feedback
Device compatibility
Phones and tablets
Touch controls: Scary Vending Machine is driven by pointer input, which maps to tap and drag on a touch screen.
Tips for Scary Vending Machine
- Start with the largest coin that still fits under the price
- Count the running total aloud until it becomes automatic
- If you overshoot, restart the sum rather than guessing at the difference
What worked well and what did not
Pros
- Coin maths practice that feels like a game, not a worksheet
- Very quick attempts with clear feedback
Cons
- Little to do once the sums come easily
- Presentation is basic
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