The invention relates to a machine (1) for pinball-type recreational games, characterized in that it comprises a module for the monitoring and storage (2) of operative variables of the machine (1), comprising means for communication with remote storage and control equipment (9), where said monitoring and storage module (2) also comprises the following elements: at least one CPU (4) connected to a plurality of sensor elements; at least one data-receiving and data-encoding device (3) connected to said CPU (4); at least one multimedia support unit (5); at least one electronic purse (6); and an electromechanical counting device (7) for counting the number and amplitude of the electric pulses received from said electronic purse (6).

The mobile device-enabled portable reward dispensing machine is a portable reward or gift-dispensing machine (i.e., hardware) controlled by two smart phone or tablet apps/software. The integrated system is designed to reward the players of a game with gifts awarded to that specific player as a result of their game play. A dispenser is loaded with reward gifts that are capable or being dispensed through a vending or exit port under control of the two apps. The dispenser includes a microcontroller unit integrated into the dispenser and two sensors. A first of the two sensors ensures the presence of gifts within the dispensing unit available for use, while the second sensor ensures that no reward gifts are stuck on the exit door or chute. The dispenser is Wi-Fi- or Bluetooth enabled, with direct connection to the two phone apps. The two apps work independently to assist in proper reward gift dispensing.