Casino chairs for gaming machines are available with 3 types of bases, namely DISC (or flute), 4-LEGGED and 5-STAR. Which is best? With so many options on sale, choosing the type of base of your poker machines is a question of application, cost, practicality and aesthetics. 6 important factors to consider before buying new gaming stools.
Disc bases have long been popular among gaming machine operators, but more recently, stools on 4-Legs have become fashionable. Which is best?
Where are the gaming stools going to be used?
This sounds like a silly question, but it is one which is often overlooked. The first criteria is to decide where the stools will be used and understanding the buying process for casino chairs.
a. Gaming Machines
Casino chairs with bases that are easy to manoeuvre and have a big comfortable seat and supportive backrest, will usually be ‘winners’ in front of most gaming slot machines.
b. Table Games
Table games like blackjack and roulette, usually require different types of chairs. These games are more social with constant interactions between players that crowd around the table. With limited space, chairs for table games usually have a smaller footprint and 4-Legged bases are the preferred option. How to improve the comfort of your gaming stools
1. Disc Bases for Gaming Machine Stools
a. Nylon Ezi-Glide Disc Base
Originally designed and developed by Karo in 2013, the Ezi-Glide Disc Base allows you to effortlessly move our gaming stools across the floor. Although this base has proven to be a ‘best-seller’, it is not suitable for all applications.
Pros & Cons of the Ezi-Glide Disc Base
- Excellent manoeuvrability on carpeted floor.
- Corrosion & scratch resistance.
- Lower weight.
- Low trip hazard.
- Easy to clean.
- Higher cost.
- Not ideal for non-carpeted floors.
b. Steel Disc Base
The steel disc base has been available for many years but is now less popular due to its numerous disadvantages.
Pros & Cons of a Steel Disc Base
- Low trip hazard.
- Easy to clean.
- Higher cost.
- Difficult to manoeuvre.
- Poor scratch & corrosion resistance.
- Heavy.
- Can be noisy on non-carpeted floors.
- May damage timber or tiled floors.
2. The 4-Legged Base
Our 4-legged base is not made from steel or aluminium tubing. The legs are manufactured from laser-cut steel sheet and folded to create a unique leg profile. The four legs are then welded to the top support plate where the swivel mechanism is attached. Available in a variety of powdercoated colours, the resulting structure is extremely stable, aesthetically pleasing, and exceptionally strong.
Pros & Cons of the 4-Legged Base
- Simple to clean & maintain.
- Good scratch resistance.
- Lower weight.
- Suitable for all floor surfaces.
- No height adjustability.
- Can be a trip hazard.
- Lower manoeuvrability.
3. Nylon 5-Star Base for Gaming Machine Stools
5-Star bases are manufactured either from steel, die-cast aluminium, or injection-moulded nylon. Due to their high cost and susceptibility to failure at the welded joints, steel 5-star bases are no longer popular, and their aluminium counterparts, while exceptionally strong and aesthetically pleasing, are notoriously difficult to keep clean. This has resulted in nylon 5-star bases being the most popular option.
Pros & Cons of a Nylon 5-Star Base
- Low cost.
- Good scratch & corrosion resistance.
- Lower weight.
- Suitable for all floor surfaces.
- Difficult to clean.
- Can be a trip hazard.
Gaming machine stool bases – The Revive Program
If you already have gaming machine stools with bases that are not living up to your expectations, we have our unique Revive Program. With our modular design concept, it may be possible to replace only your existing poker machine stool bases with a more suitable option. This means that you keep your existing stool seat and backrest and only replace the base. The cost of the Revive option is therefore significantly less than a completely new stool. Find out more about our Revive Program….
Conclusion
Poker machine stools in Australia are available for sale with 3 main categories of bases. Choosing the type of bases of your gaming machine stools is a question of application, cost, practicality and aesthetics.