Introduction
As offline self-service retail keeps evolving, the market demands greater equipment flexibility, stronger visual appeal and higher operating efficiency. Traditional gift machines are gradually hitting limits in venue adaptation and large-scale deployment, and the industry needs a new solution that balances investment flexibility with smart management. Against this backdrop, KEKU Technology officially launches the SURPRISE GIFT STATION 5.0, built around a modular design and a smart backend, to give operators a more competitive self-service retail terminal.
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1.SURPRISE GIFT STATION 5.0: A Full Leap from Concept to Deployment
As KEKU’s latest release in the gift machine category, the SURPRISE GIFT STATION 5.0 is not a simple stack of features but a systematic upgrade built on years of industry experience. Since the core team was founded in 2008, KEKU has focused on core product lines including claw crane machines, capsule machines and the Surprise Gift Station series. With over 20 years of experience and 41 national patents, we keep driving product iteration. From the early 1.0 and 2.0 versions, to the well-received modular 3.0, and now to the fully evolved SURPRISE GIFT STATION 5.0, every upgrade answers a real market pain point. This release breaks through on three dimensions: investment flexibility, display effect and remote operation, and redefines the operating standard for smart gift vending machines.
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2.Core Highlights: Flexibility, Clarity and Intelligence in One
The all-new KEKU SURPRISE GIFT STATION 5.0 adopts a modular design. One main machine can run simultaneously with 12-grid and 24-grid slave cabinets. It features an original immersive treasure-hunting gameplay. After payment the turntable spins. Press the button at the perfect timing to unlock the clip and receive the key to your gift. Big, medium and small prizes are layered, with instant rewards plus a hidden grand prize that keeps customers coming back. Built on a full-metal cabinet with transparent glass, 98 synchronized LED lighting modes, a top LED screen for logos, ads and videos, and coins, QR scan, banknote and card payment, it is a new-generation unattended gift machine for high-traffic spots such as shopping malls, cinemas, scenic areas and pedestrian streets.
The SURPRISE GIFT STATION 5.0 continues the modular gift station philosophy. The main unit and slave cabinets can be freely paired, giving flexible investment options for venues of different scales. Whether it is a small corner in a mall or the main aisle of a large amusement park, operators can adjust the number of units to actual footfall and budget, avoiding wasted resources.
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For visual presentation, the 5.0 uses a full-metal cabinet with transparent glass doors for high-definition gift display, making every item a visual focal point that draws customers. The top LED screen supports custom logos, ads and videos, expanding room for brand promotion and content operation, and turning the machine from a sales terminal into an interactive brand touchpoint.
Notably, the 5.0 supports a smart backend with mobile remote account checking and parameter setting, per configuration. Operators can track device status, revenue data and operating strategy in real time without being on site, and truly manage the whole venue from one phone. For chain operators with multiple locations, this means much lower labor cost and faster decision-making.
The machine holds 40 clamps, and the key on each clip corresponds to a different gift cabinet door:
– Red key (First Prize), X4: each red key corresponds to 4 gifts.
– Blue key (Second Prize), X12: each blue key corresponds to 12 gifts.
– Yellow key (Third Prize), X24: each yellow key corresponds to 24 gifts.
| Unit | Size (W×D×H) | Operating Power |
| Main machine 5.0 | 650×650×1955 mm | 117 W |
| 12-grid gift slave | 700×350×1955 mm | 168 W |
| 24-grid gift slave | 700×350×1955 mm | 312 W |
| Full displayed set | 2050×650×1955 mm | Combined |
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3.Application Scenarios: From Shopping Malls to Cultural Tourism Landmarks
The 5.0’s modular nature and smart management fit a wide range of commercial settings. In shopping malls, gift mixes and visual packaging can be quickly adjusted for holiday themes. In amusement parks and scenic spots, the high-definition display and flexible expansion handle peak crowds. In cinemas, restaurants and other leisure venues, it works as a lightweight self-service retail node that lifts sales per square meter and improves user experience. KEKU has served well-known clients including KFC, NetEase Onmyoji and Wanda Cinema, and exports to dozens of countries such as the United States, Australia and France, validating the 5.0’s broad suitability and reliability in global markets.
The 5.0 uses a modular structure. One main machine runs simultaneously with 12-grid and 24-grid slave cabinets, each with an independent switch, freely combined by venue width and budget:
- 12-grid slave:12 gift spots for blind boxes, figures and medium gifts, with clear display and easy restocking.
- 24-grid slave:24 gift spots for small blind boxes, stationery, beauty samples and trendy merch, laid out for volume sales.
- Main unit:handles the turntable treasure hunt and grand-prize redemption, while slave cabinets handle display and direct dispensing. The flexible combination suits narrow corridors, atriums, cinema lobbies, scenic exits and other widths.
Full-channel gift procurement covers art toys and collectible figures, cultural and creative IP products, beauty samples, stationery and office supplies, toys, stress-relief products, home and living goods, souvenirs and vouchers. Different prizes are placed by compartment size: the 12-grid suits medium boxed gifts, and the 24-grid suits small high-volume items.
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4.Choose KEKU and Start a New Chapter of Smart Retail
As a source manufacturer with 200 employees and a 3,500-square-meter production base, KEKU provides not only standard products but also deep customization of appearance, structure, software and payment methods. Whether you are entering self-service retail for the first time or upgrading existing equipment, the SURPRISE GIFT STATION 5.0 delivers a tailored solution for you.
