Vending machine smashing is one of those Forza Horizon 6 objectives that looks a bit silly until you realise how quick it is. If you're chasing Winter Festival Playlist points, extra skill score, or just trying to keep your garage growing without burning through your FH6 Credits, this is a handy little task to clear early. You don't need a special car, a tune, or any clever route. You just need to know where the machines tend to sit.

What the Challenge Actually Wants

The Playlist objective asks you to smash five vending machines in free roam. That's it. No race win, no drift target, no awkward speed trap. Drive into a vending machine and it breaks on contact. Each one counts toward the challenge, and you'll also see the "Feed Me" skill pop up, which gives a nice 1,000 skill score bonus. It's not a huge payout on its own, but stack it with wreckage, near misses, and clean driving, and it can help build a decent skill chain while you're moving through town.

Best Place to Look First

You'll find vending machines all over Japan, especially beside convenience stores, petrol stations, small shop fronts, and city buildings. Still, Tokyo City is the easiest place to search because the roads are packed with commercial spots. A strong place to start is the northwestern side of Tokyo City, just southwest of Edogawa Baseball Stadium. Look for the area under the highway overpass. There's a petrol station nearby, and it usually has two vending machines sitting on the forecourt. A third machine can often be found close by, tucked against a building around the corner.

Quick Route for Five Machines

After you've taken out the machines at the petrol station, don't drive off too far. Cross to the other side of the overpass and look for a 365 convenience store. There should be two more vending machines outside, which gives you the full five in one short run. If one has already been knocked over or doesn't seem to register, circle the nearby streets. There are usually more machines behind shops, beside small storefronts, or near junctions in the same district. You'll quickly notice the pattern: if a building looks like somewhere you'd grab a drink in real life, there's a fair chance the game has put a vending machine near it.

Cars, Rewards, and Small Tips

Any vehicle works for this challenge. A tiny hatchback will do the job just as well as a hypercar, though something easy to steer at low speed makes the route less annoying. Don't hit the machines too fast if the area is tight, as you may bounce off walls or traffic and waste time turning around. Once all five are destroyed, the Festival Playlist should update automatically. The points you earn help move you toward seasonal rewards, including cars such as the 2023 Lotus Emira. For collectors, that's the real reason to bother with a task this small.

Final Thoughts

This challenge is worth doing because it's short, simple, and doesn't ask much from the player. Head to northwest Tokyo City, check the petrol station under the overpass, then move across to the 365 store for the remaining machines. While some players prefer racing for every reward, others like quick jobs that save time and support steady progression. If you're managing your garage, upgrades, and seasonal plans, knowing when to earn, spend, or buy Forza Horizon 6 Credits can make the grind feel a lot lighter as you work through the Playlist.