Arcade machines and skeeball machines are both staples of entertainment venues, but they represent distinct categories of coin-operated amusement. An arcade machine is typically a self-contained video game cabinet featuring digital gameplay on a screen, controlled via a joystick and buttons, with popular examples like Pac-Man and Street Fighter. In contrast, a skeeball machine is a physical game of skill where players roll balls up a ramp to land in designated scoring holes, often dispensing tickets for prizes. The core difference lies in their fundamental nature: arcade machines offer electronic, screen-based experiences across various genres, while skeeball provides a physical, mechanical challenge focusing on dexterity and aim. Arcade machines generally offer infinite digital replayability with changing levels, whereas skeeball maintains a consistent physical playfield. Culturally, arcade machines revolutionized the video game industry, while skeeball remains a beloved classic carnival game adapted for indoor arcades.