Electronic gaming cabinet with removable, protective and informational external surface layering

A method of applying a removable and flexible covering to an electronic gaming machine, comprising:

• positioning a first cover comprising a flexible printable layer of vinyl material over a first surface of external surfaces of the electronic gaming machine, wherein one or more integrated sensors are printed on the flexible printable layer;
• performing a hydro dipping process on a flexible film;
• positioning the hydro dipped flexible film over a second surface of the external surfaces of the electronic gaming machine;
• providing one or more circuits or switches connected to the one or more integrated sensors wherein the one or more circuits or switches comprise a bonus feature that is hidden until a predetermined goal is achieved during gameplay;
• and
• removing the flexible printable layer of vinyl material hydro dipped flexible film.

A removable cover for an electronic gaming machine housed in a gaming cabinet having one or more external surfaces, comprising:

• a flexible printable film for positioning over the external surfaces of the electronic gaming machine, wherein the external surfaces is defined by a geometry that include two or more of a flat surface, an angled surface, and a rounded surface, the flexible printable film shaped to conform to the geometry of the external surfaces;
• a flexible vinyl film covering the flexible printable film;
• and
• a circuit comprising one or more conductive traces printed on the flexible printable film and configured to provide a signal in response to a trigger event,
• wherein the circuit further comprises a bonus feature that is hidden until a predetermined goal is achieved during gameplay.