By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin | Compiled Report
The trend of massive capsule toy machines across Taiwan continues to heat up, with many locations introducing oversized versions that not only always capture everyone’s attention but also attract numerous foreign visitors eager to try their luck. Now, following appearances in Tainan and Taichung, the latest giant capsule toy machine has emerged in Ximending, where the ongoing craze continues to draw crowds and turn heads.
The trend of giant capsule toy machines is in full swing. Recently, a massive one appeared in Ximending, attracting the attention of many travelers who gathered around to watch and try it out—it's quite entertaining (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Chang Yingying)
The giant track capsule toy machine in Ximending is located on the open space next to Eslite Bookstore Wuchang Branch. From a side view, 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 a light signal, you can directly watch the capsule toy slowly roll down the track, adding a great sense of participation for players—making it very fun.
Through the display window of the giant track capsule toy machine, you can see many capsule toys arranged on the track inside. Insert a banknote, choose the desired light signal, and then watch as the capsule toy slowly rolls down the track—enhancing the sense of involvement for everyone (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Chang Yingying)
The giant track capsule toy machine in Ximending is a limited-time pop-up event lasting one month. Each try costs 100 NT dollars, with the top prize being a diamond ring, along with other major prizes such as drones, air purifiers, and instant cameras. Not only can you participate in the lucky draw, but it also adds an entertaining element to the capsule toy experience, attracting many visitors. Additionally, aside from the giant capsule toy machine, Ximending also features many other eye-catching and fun prize vending machines that continue to draw crowds. These attractions pique the curiosity not only of local Taiwanese visitors but also of international tourists.
The giant capsule toy machine draws a lively crowd and enjoys immense popularity; the prize-drawing vending machines are eye-catching and loved by international visitors (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Chang Yingying)
Prize-drawing vending machines are also part of the nationwide craze, appearing at various tourist attractions. For 100 NT dollars per try, they not only claim to offer major prizes like PS4 consoles but also allow you to immediately contact the on-site staff near the vending machine to claim your prize—this has also attracted many visitors looking to test their luck.
Prize-drawing vending machines are all the rage, with packaging designs constantly evolving. For holidays, festive designs featuring scenic spot patterns have been introduced, which are especially popular among overseas tourists (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Chang Yingying)
Whether it’s the trend of giant capsule toy machines or prize-drawing vending machines, the craze is spreading all over Taiwan, with increasingly creative packaging designs appearing at various tourist spots. Loved by many visitors and found novel by international tourists alike, encountering these attractions while sightseeing makes for a fun opportunity to try your luck for big prizes.
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KUMR Giant Track Capsule Toy Machine
Location: No. 77, Section 2, Wuchang Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City (Next to Eslite Bookstore Wuchang Branch)
Dates: January 8, 2018 to February 28, 2018
Hours:
Daily: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
During Holidays:
Lunar New Year’s Eve (Feb 15): 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
First to Fourth Days of Lunar New Year (Feb 16–19): 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fifth Day of Lunar New Year (Feb 20): 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Cost per capsule toy: 100 NT dollars (only 100 NT bills accepted)
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