Strategy · Simulation · made with Claude
Vending Machine Tycoon
Place vending machines around town, avoid getting caught, and build up passive income.
About Vending Machine Tycoon
Vending Machine Tycoon is a 3D strategy game about passive income with a catch. You choose where to place each vending machine around town, then collect the profits while trying not to get caught, and the income keeps coming as the operation expands.
Every machine you add feeds your earnings, so the choice of where to put the next one shapes how quickly your money grows. It runs on Three.js and was made with Claude Code. Out of 945 Vibe Jam 2026 entries, it came 498th.
The risk of getting caught adds tension to what would otherwise be a simple money-building loop. Expanding and staying out of trouble pull in different directions, so a run is a balance between the two.
How it was made
Most of the code was written by AI. Source: Vibe Jam 2026 submission form.
Evidence: the creator's own account.
- AI provider
Anthropic- AI tools
- Claude Code
- Engine
- Three.js
- Genre
Strategy, 
Simulation- Players
- Single player
Screenshots
Questions about Vending Machine Tycoon
Is Vending Machine Tycoon free to play?
Yes. Vending Machine Tycoon runs in your web browser at no cost, with no download or account needed.
Which AI was used to make Vending Machine Tycoon?
Vending Machine Tycoon was made with Claude Code and Claude. Most of the code was written by AI, according to the Vibe Jam 2026 submission form.
Can I play Vending Machine Tycoon on my phone?
Yes. Vending Machine Tycoon supports mobile browsers.
Who made Vending Machine Tycoon?
Vending Machine Tycoon was made by piet. See their profile on GamesByAI for their other games.
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