Abstract: An electronic gaming machine system comprises a plurality of electronic gaming machines interconnected in a network configuration, to a central gaming system computer for monitoring the electronic gaming machines, and a plurality of player interface modules physically proximate to the electronic gaming machines. The player interface modules are communicatively coupled to a central player system computer and communicate according to a protocol other than the gaming machine protocol. The player interface modules may include a display and data entry device, such as a touchscreen, and allow two-way interactive communication with an operator or another patron.