You will only have to go to the nearest casinos and view a slot machine to see each type varies from another. The differences are also greater between the slot machine manufacturers. Depending on who is selling them, some of these machines can retail from between $9,000 to $15,000. It is possible for slot machine manufacturers to sell a machine upwards of $25,000. However, have you wondered, “How much does it cost to make a slot machine?” Keep in mind that as with everything else the retail price is the not actual cost to make a slot machine. Some manufacturers will have extra costs for added features, but this is not the direct amount for the parts and labor.
Inside the Slot Machine
The slot machine is just basically a metal box with a display screen. There is also hardware to collect the coins. However, this is now all computerized. The metal box will usually cost from $500 and can be as much as $2000. A manufacturer will receive a discount from the supplier as these boxes will be created in bulk. The display screen is just a regular LCD display and they can become pricey with the more sophisticated slot machines. Manufacturers will budget a minimum of $250 to $300 for these for the most basic screens. The price will also be affected by the size of the display screen that is used to construct the slot machine. The size may range from 19 inches to 23 inches on the more common machines. Keep in mind that for just a single slot machine there are also other little miscellaneous expenses such as a lock or security, lighting, wiring, etc., which will cost approximately $100. These prices would not include the labor or software that this needed to have a finished product to ship. You can easily see how all of these costs can add up when you make a slot machine. However, machines located in popular casinos can easily make back the amount it cost to make or buy them.
