Archive for February, 2012

Business Strategies: Obtaining the Proper Insurance Coverage

February 22, 2012 No Comments

Purchasing and maintaining the right insurance coverage has always been a must for owners and operators of leisure entertainment facilities and rental concerns, but is now more important than ever given society’s increasing tendency to initiate lawsuits at seemingly every turn. While it may be tempting to sign on the dotted line with the first ...

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Sweets for the Smallest Guests

Sweets for the Smallest Guests

February 16, 2012 No Comments

Trends in Dessert Options at Children’s Museums When parents plan a family outing at a children’s museum, they are thinking about more than just the fun adventures that await their kids. They are also thinking about food; what can they feed their children while they are out and what will their options be?  With the ...

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Customers Favor Music and Redemption

Customers Favor Music and Redemption

February 16, 2012 No Comments

In the last decade, coin-op amusement companies have witnessed many changes in their industry as well as changes in the demand for different types of games. Where traditional games once were a major attraction in bars, taverns and other venues, it is the internet jukebox and redemption games which offer higher quality merchandise that are ...

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Innovative Thinking Fuels a Changing Industry

February 16, 2012 No Comments

Bulk Vending Machine and Merchandise Trends These mechanical and electronic wonders help feed and entertain us and quench our thirst.  Vending machines, including bulk and full line, deliver everything from soft drinks, snacks and toys to entertainment in the form of music and games.  Today, more operators have expanded their offering to include a greater ...

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Creating Redemption Profits

February 16, 2012 No Comments

Strategies from Family Entertainment Centers Redemption prizes are creating a lot of excitement among customers visiting family entertainment centers.  Not surprising since, depending on the game, patrons can win everything from toys and trinkets to laptop computers and Apple iPads.  This rise in popularity in redemption games and prizes has become a significant contributor to ...

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Tips from the ILTA

February 16, 2012 No Comments

Create the Right Package: The target market for corporate events is, in general, middle management. Middle management tends to be in the 30-50-year-old range. As such, they are not as young as they once were and do not grasp the “complexities” of a laser tag game as easily as a pre-adolescent or a teenager does. ...

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Facility Focus: X-Site Amusement and Entertainment Center

February 16, 2012 No Comments

Location: Indianapolis, Ind. Owners: Ken Fraley and Gene Brown Open in June of 1999 by owners Ken Fraley and Gene Brown, X-Site Amusement and Recreation Center of Indianapolis, Ind., still offers great and exciting laser tag experiences and events. “After being a business owner in the gas and convenience store business for 20-plus years, Ken ...

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The Profitability Picture – Drivers for Visitation and Spending

The Profitability Picture – Drivers for Visitation and Spending

February 16, 2012 No Comments

Even though the economy has everyone tightening their belts, people still want to have fun. Go-kart and mini-golf centers have risen to the challenge, and have come up with creative ways to “drive” people to their centers and keep their businesses running in spite of it all. Here’s a picture of what’s happening at a ...

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Rolling Toward Profits with Coin-op – How Arcades Complement Bowling

February 16, 2012 No Comments

While the increasing popularity of bowling itself bodes well for bowling centers’ business, operators would still do well to look into other features to better service their guests and improve their business picture. A properly managed arcade is one such feature, owners and managers of these facilities have discovered. At the 30,000-square-foot Fountain Bowl in ...

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Creating Events That Create Revenues

February 16, 2012 No Comments

Regardless of the industry within which you operate, one thing is for sure, we are in the middle of a major change.  Technology, government, unemployment, pop-culture, etc. are all drastically changing the way we do business and the demands of our consumers.  Families today are actively looking for ways to save money.  By creating special ...

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Sponsors

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

    New and used rides, kiddie, family, major and thrill.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Perfect Fry

    Innovative and simple-to-operate countertop deep fryer Perfect Fryers.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

    Picnic tables, grills, park benches, planters, trash containers and more.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Aquaventronics

    Research and development of interactive water games for use in the commercial amusement industry.

    Cost of Wisconson

    Creators of simulated environments, duplicate structures, sculpted figures, exhibits, water features, mini-golf and more.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

    Fun Pro is an insurance program especially designed for party planners and party rental businesses.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Concession trailers and Antique, Jeep and Grand Prix auto rides.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Penny Press

    Penny souvenir machine, great for parks, FECs, bowling and skating centers, museums and tourist attractions.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Bulbtronics

    A premier source for lamps, LEDs, batteries and lighting-related and electrical products.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

    Planning, design and construction of miniature golf courses and family fun parks.

    Embed

    Provides innovative IT products and services with a primary focus on card-based solutions and database applications for the leisure and retail industries.

    Formula K Raceways

    Go-karts, kiddie cars and bumper boats, go-kart parts and tires.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    American Changer

    Bill and coin dispensers and counters, ticket machines and more.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Namco

    Namco America is a premier manufacturer of coin-op arcade attractions, ranging from the hottest titles like Crazy Typhoon and Jumpin’ Jackpot to classic game-room experiences such as the Pac-Man 25th Anniversary upright that features Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. Specialized pieces such as Wonka Sweetland and Flamin Finger are favorites too! For arcade gaming fun, Namco America is your answer.

    Jane Farrell Turf and Carpets, Inc.

    Commercial carpet, printed and decorative patterns, loop and cut-pile construction. Wall coverings in fluorescents, Class A fire rated. Colored turf, both traditional and neon colors.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

    Fiberglass statuary and figures for restaurants, mini-golf, theme parks and other attractions.

    Knight Equipment

    Drive cables for ferris wheels, Tilt-A-Whirls, Rock-O-Planes and many others.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

    Planning consultants for wet/dry attractions, mini-golf, go-kart tracks and laser arenas.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

    A complete line of Imperial strollers, wagons and safari utility vehicles.

    Laser Star

    Laser shooting galleries, laser tag, dark ride target systems, overhead target ranges.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

    Concession equipment, foods and beverages, popcorn, pretzels and snack foods.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

    Wristbands with no hidden costs, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wristband System.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

    Risk purchasing group, a better way to purchase liability insurance, specializing in inflatables and much more.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Tear Repair

    Tear-Aid industrial strength patches to repair holes and tears.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Soft Play

    Leader in designing, manufacturing and installing soft contained playground equipment.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Poly Products

    Tables, benches and related products. Green products for a green world.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Extreme Engineering

    Industry leader in zip lines, climbing walls, jumper systems and adventure products.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Rio Syrup

    Over 250 flavors, syrups and concentrates for shaved ice, sno cones, shushes, food colors. Now featuring Hawaiian Flower Cups.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Store on Wheels

    Importer and distributor of quality toys, lighting and novelties. Cater to the amusement, retail and entertainment industries.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Max Flight

    Manufactures interactive virtual reality motion-platform game systems including networkable flight and roller coaster simulators.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Spectrum Sports

    Climbing walls, ropes courses, go-karts and more.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Sureshot Redemption

    One-stop source for prize redemption counters at entertainment centers.

    Brunswick Bowling

    Entertainment bowling center developer and manufacturer of bowling equipment and entertainment products.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

    Designers of unique themed parks, attractions and environments for the entertainment business.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Family Fun Corp.

    Waterpark walls for rivers, bumper boat and splash down pools.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

    Premier vending supply for all of your vending equipment and supply needs.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Art Attack

    Theming, miniature golf, parade floats, 3D props, air-brushed murals, signage and art panels.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Johnny Rockets
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys
    FunProInsurance