# Snack-Dispensing Arcade Machines SNACKADE Offers a "Playable Food Delivery" Experience By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackade References: [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/news/snackade-video-game-food-real-life) & [snacka.de](http://snacka.de) SNACKADE combines snacks and arcade gaming to produce what it calls a "[snack-dispensing video game arcade machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gacha-catch)"—meaning that any snacks collected by the player in-game are also received in the real world. At this year’s Sugar Mountain Festival, SNACKADE gave event attendees the chance to participate in a unique food delivery experience. By engaging with [popular retro games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro) like Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong Country, players had the chance to feed their desire for entertainment and real snacks at once. While playing Pac-Man, players were rewarded with [chocolate gold coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection) for collecting gold pellets and cherries for collecting in-game cherries; these real-world food items were delivered to players via a conveyor belt system. SNACKADE comes from the creators of Jafflechutes, an unconventional pop-up eatery that parachuted sandwich orders to people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playable Food Delivery:** SNACKADE combines snacks and arcade gaming to create a unique food delivery experience. - **Snack-dispensing Video Game Arcade Machines:** SNACKADE offers a new way to combine gaming and snacking with its arcade machines that dispense real-world snacks based on in-game achievements. - **Converging Gaming and Snacking:** SNACKADE's innovative concept brings together the enjoyment of gaming and the satisfaction of snacking in one experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has an opportunity to explore the integration of physical rewards and real-world experiences into video game arcade machines. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage SNACKADE's concept of combining snacking with entertainment to create interactive eating experiences. - **Event Experiences:** By incorporating SNACKADE's playable food delivery concept, event organizers can enhance attendee experiences through the fusion of gaming and snacking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [Pizza-Themed Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-hunter.md) - [Game-Ready Fry Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamifries.md) - [Whimsical Snack Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaffa-cakes-installation.md) - [Adult-Targeted Arcade Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chucks-arcade.md) - [Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-device.md) - [Trash-Converting Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanack.md) - [Gaming Taquito Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeding-gamers.md)