Fewer parts. More play.
Players use their phones instead of cards*. Skip the NFC readers; a Raspberry Pi controller still connects your games. Explore mobile play.
*Mobile phone play requires an internet connection.
HARDWARE & COMPATIBILITY
Keep your games.
Add more ways to play.
Most coin-switch machines are compatible. Keep the games you own, choose compatible hardware, and get help from us along the way.
One familiar tap.
Most NFC readers support basic scanning. Custom lights and buzzer features vary by model. Compare readers.
One bank or a whole venue.
A Raspberry Pi 5 handles up to eight machines. Add hubs as you grow, or use a controller at each game to reduce cabling.
Your floor plan. Your setup.
Keep controllers near the games or secured away from customers. We’ll help plan longer cable runs, smaller banks and optional kiosks.
Cash is still welcome.
Keep your machine’s coin or bill acceptor running alongside Play On Tap. We don’t count incoming cash-credit pulses or charge a fee on that cash play.
One network. Less overhead.
No payment terminal or cellular plan at every machine. Shared connectivity helps keep our fees and your hardware costs low—leaving more money in your pocket.
We recommend a cellular backup for your whole venue network. One shared backup can cost less than equipping every machine with its own cellular connection; coverage and plan costs vary.
Pick your tap.
Most NFC readers support basic scanning. Custom lights and buzzer features vary by model. Reach out to confirm what we can integrate. ACS is our preferred choice; these six models are tested to issue game credits.
ACS ACR1252U
Red/green lights and configurable beeps give players feedback. Remote identification helps you find the right reader from your dashboard.
ACS ACR1552U-M1
Blue/green lights, configurable beeps and remote identification. A flexible choice when you want player feedback. Support covers the M1 model.
ACS ACR122U
Red/green lights and configurable beeps for player feedback. We’ll help set it up for your games.
Feitian 502-CL / Cryptnox
A straightforward tap-to-play option. Custom lights, sounds and remote identification aren’t supported.
Identiv uTrust 3700 F
Red/green feedback and light-based identification, without buzzer control. Support covers the 3700 F model.
HID OMNIKEY 5022 CL
Straightforward card scanning. Custom lights, sounds and remote identification aren’t supported.
DIY encouraged. Help included.
Buy compatible hardware wherever you like and install it yourself. We provide the required Play On Tap software, plus phone support with an active subscription. Preloaded kits and onsite installation are optional paid services at launch.
Let’s talkA screen for the scores.
Our free Stern leaderboard display works with Raspberry Pi, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Google TV / Android TV. No paid Play On Tap subscription or card reader required.
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