A cocktail table game machine is a type of amusement machine found in many bars, arcades and other venues. They are also commonly known as video game machines, coin-operated video games, or simply video games.

The machines consist of a video screen, joystick, buttons and a coin slot. Players use the joystick and buttons to control the on-screen action. Most machines have a variety of games to choose from, and some allow the player to play their own music through …