The oversized track capsule toy machine catches the eye — even overseas tourists are curious about this vending machine

By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
 
The trend of massive capsule toy machines across Taiwan is heating up. Many places have introduced giant capsule toy machines that not only always attract attention but also have many foreign tourists lining up to try their luck. Now, following Tainan and Taichung, the latest has appeared in Ximending, and the ongoing craze continues to draw crowds.

The giant track capsule toy machine in Ximending is located on the open space next to Eslite Bookstore Wuchang Branch. Looking at it closely from the side, you can see many capsule toys lined up on the track inside the machine. Unlike traditional capsule toy machines, the highlight of this “track capsule toy machine” is that after selecting the light signal, you can directly watch the capsule toy slowly roll down the track, adding a lot of interactivity for players and making it quite entertaining.

The giant track capsule toy machine in Ximending is a limited-time pop-up event for one month. Each play costs 100 NT dollars. The top prize is a diamond ring, and other major prizes include drones, air purifiers, Polaroid cameras, and more. Not only can you participate in the lottery, but it also adds to the fun of playing with capsule toys, attracting many tourists to join in. In addition to the giant capsule toy machine in Ximending, there are also many other eye-catching and fun lottery vending machines that continue to draw crowds. They’re not only curious to Taiwanese tourists but also feel novel to overseas visitors.

Lottery-style vending machines are also experiencing a craze across Taiwan. They can be seen at various tourist attractions. For 100 NT dollars per try, they not only claim you can win major prizes like a PS4, but you can also immediately contact the staff at the nearby vending machine service point to claim your prize, attracting many tourists to try their luck.

Whether it’s the craze for giant capsule toy machines or lottery-style vending machines, it’s spreading all over Taiwan. The creative packaging is constantly being refreshed and appearing at various tourist attractions. Not only are they loved by many visitors, but they also intrigue foreign tourists. When you come across them while sightseeing, why not try your luck and go for the big prize?
 
【Info】
KUMR Giant Track Capsule Toy Machine
Location: No. 77, Section 2, Wuchang Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City (next to Eslite Bookstore Wuchang Branch)
Period: January 8, 2018 to February 28, 2018
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30–22:30
During Holidays:
New Year’s Eve (Feb 15): 11:30–18:00
First to Fourth Day of Lunar New Year (Feb 16–19): 11:00–23:00
Fifth Day of Lunar New Year (Feb 20): 11:00–22:30
Cost per capsule toy: 100 NT dollars (only 100 NT bills accepted)