# Giant iPhones for Discos The Coin-Operated iBoxer For Drunken Amusement By lukasz bohosiewicz | Published 2008-12-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iboxer-iphone-based-coin-op-amusement-device-by-kriss-sport References: [kriss-sport](http://kriss-sport.com) & [knockoutvending](http://www.knockoutvending.com) The iBoxer is a coin-operated amusement machine with an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-arcade-pro)-style design intended for use in modern discos and pubs. It has a little punching bag where you can vent all your beer-induced anger. The machine looks like a really large iPhone with a bitten logo, obviously based on [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-handheld-game-console)’s design. The machine only comes in black or white and is generated tremendous buzz, sparking interest to play with the newest technological innovations. The Kriss-Sport iBoxer is fully weatherproof and is equipped with high-quality stereo MP3 sound-system, wide demo program (music plus illuminations), an OLED back-light and LED lighting which makes for low-power consumption (only 35W). The iBoxer can be equipped with a coin acceptor, bill acceptor or an SMS payment acceptor, and additional ticket dispenser. Apple enthusiasts want to play the machine. [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a) enthusiasts want to hit the machine. Linux enthusiasts… are staying home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Coin-operated Amusement Machines:** Opportunity to create innovative, iPhone-style designs for coin-operated amusement machines that cater to modern discos and pubs. - **Weatherproof Entertainment Systems:** Potential for creating weatherproof entertainment systems with high-quality sound and LED lighting for outdoor venues. - **Multi-payment Acceptors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop amusement machines that accept various payment methods such as coins, bills, and SMS payments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to incorporate iPhone-style designs and high-quality sound systems into amusement machines for discos and pubs. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Potential for outdoor recreation industry to offer weatherproof entertainment systems with LED lighting for outdoor venues and events. - **Payment Processing:** Opportunity for payment processing industry to develop versatile payment acceptors that can be integrated into amusement machines for various payment methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Connected Punching Bag Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipercut-iperskin.md) - [Smart Home Boxing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-workout-system.md) - [AI-Powered Boxing Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bhout-bag.md) - [Connected Boxing Workout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bownce-exercise-device.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md) - [Connected At-Home Boxing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxx-boxing-studio.md) - [Physically Challenging Boxing Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growl.md) - [Gamified Music-Making Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-machine.md)