# Brew-Dispensing Consoles The Big Boss Barfighter Brings You Beer and Arcade Games By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-and-arcade-games References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/02/14/the-last-barfighter-is-an-arcade-machine-that-pours-your-beer) & [bigbossbrewing](http://bigbossbrewing.com/the-last-barfighter.aspx) 'The Last Barfighter' gaming console, brought to you by the Big Boss Brewing Company, mixes two exciting elements: beer and arcade games. The game is a [classic fighting game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board) where two players can pick their characters and knock the daylights out of each other with crazy moves like 'butt slap' and impaling with a unicorn horn. Not only does the champion get all of the glory, they also get poured a nice tall party cup of Big Boss [beer straight from the tap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombi-cool-tap) attached to the arcade game. A device that combines both beer and arcade games is definitely going to be a big hit at a frat party or any awesome house party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gaming-beer Consoles:** Creating game consoles that mix beer dispensing technology with your favorite arcade games can lead to more fun entertainment options. - **Brewery and Gaming Collaborations:** Opening up opportunities for brewery companies to collaborate with gaming companies to produce entertaining game consoles can lead to innovative and unique products. - **Interactive Beer Dispensing:** Integrating interactive technology with beer dispensing machines can revolutionize the way bars and restaurants serve beer, leading to a more fun and engaging experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Breweries and bars can utilize beer dispensing and gaming consoles to enhance consumer experiences at their establishments. - **Gaming and Entertainment Industry:** Collaborating with breweries to create gaming consoles with beer dispensing capabilities can provide unique and entertaining products for consumers. - **Technology Industry:** Implementing interactive beer dispensing technology can lead to more engaging experiences for consumers at bars and restaurants, potentially increasing sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slay-to-pay.md) - [Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-beverage-dispensing-solution.md) - [Branded Button-Masher Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cold-justice.md) - [At-Home Beer Keg Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-beer-keg-machine.md) - [Boozy Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-darts.md) - [Next-Gen Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-friday.md) - [Gaming-Influenced Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-fridge.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [AI Beer Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-vending-machines.md)