First of all, in terms of what you are speaking, is it even a franchise opportunity or a great idea based off of the vending machine or gaming franchise. I think its the second :) Any franchise can be quick to start up if you have enough capital, but to be creative within it is an entirely different story. I.e. If you bought a McDonalds you wouldnt be able to paint the golden arches green to fit in the community better :), you seem like the creative type.

I am part of an unfranchise, all the benefits of a franchise with none of the pitfalls.

To answer your question though, I would go with the vending machine. Partner with electronic stores, gaming stores, and etc that kids and adults visit, have them use their games or electronics (so its no cost to you to buy them), and you provide the machine (ideas, lease / rent), that way the customer has instant access to what their looking for 24hrs, no line, no need to wait for shipping, the store has vested intereset in the vending machine being there and you can just collect the "rent"... just a thought. Hope that helps

John