Description
The Zoltar Speaks Fortune Teller Arcade – Economy is the most affordable way to bring the magic and excitement of the iconic fortune-telling machine into your home or business. This model is specifically designed for budget-conscious buyers and smaller spaces, featuring a compact cabinet design that takes up minimal floor area while still delivering the captivating experience Zoltar is famous for.
This Economy version focuses on the core animated features: talking and eye movement. When activated, Zoltar’s mouth moves in synchronization with his voice, and his eyes shift, peering into the future through the brightly LED-lit crystal ball. His presence is further enhanced by the meticulously handcrafted and hand-painted head and hands, ensuring a high-quality, authentic look.8 The cabinet, made from durable birch veneers, retains the classic black and gold trim and is adorned with signature gypsy trinkets like statues and incense, creating an immersive, mystic atmosphere.9 The machine speaks 16 unique, recorded messages and dispenses a printed fortune card with every play, drawn from a stock of 55 different fortunes.10 While streamlined to keep the cost low, this machine maintains the option for commercial operation with Coin/Bill acceptors or private use on Free Play, and it is fully compatible with optional add-ons if you wish to upgrade the animation later. It is the perfect choice for the nostalgic collector or small business owner looking for a reliable, yet economical, attraction.
Key Features:
- Most Economical Model: The perfect option for budget-minded enthusiasts and smaller locations.
- Space-Saving Footprint: Highly compact dimensions ($\approx 24^{\prime\prime}$ W x $\approx 24^{\prime\prime}$ D) ideal for minimal space requirements.
- Core Animatronics: Includes talking synchronized mouth movement and eye movement only.
- High-Quality Aesthetics: Features handcrafted and hand-painted Zoltar figure with luxurious gold vestments and classic black and gold cabinet trim.11
- Fortune Dispenser: Delivers a tangible printed fortune card with each of Zoltar’s 16 spoken messages.
- Flexible Setup: Functions with a programmable Coin/Bill/Token acceptor or can be set to “Free Play” mode for personal use.
- Upgrade Potential: Easily customized with optional add-ons like arm movement or a wireless microphone (available separately).
Specifications:
Dimensions: Approximately 77″ × 24″ × 24″
Weight: Approximately 220 lbs
Players: 1
Voltage: Standard 120 Volts
Operation Mode: Coin, Bill, Token, or Free Play
Animation: Talking and Eye Movement Only
Sharma –
The Economy model was exactly what our small cafe needed. It’s affordable, and the smaller cabinet fits perfectly in the corner. While the arm doesn’t move, the talking and eye movement are more than enough to captivate customers. The quality of the cabinet finish is excellent. It paid for itself within the first few months!
achen –
I run a novelty rental company, and the Economy Zoltar is our most requested item. The smaller size makes it much easier to transport than the Deluxe models. The core function of giving a spoken and printed fortune is what people love, and this machine handles high volume use effortlessly. Great value for the money.