September 11, 2012
“Lighting is important. Keeping machines well-lit and of course, full, ensures that people can’t miss them.” – Greg Duke, Video Amusement and Music Co. “Sometimes, light panels with flashing panels around them work. Otherwise, it is all about putting in brightly colored, eye-catching product. That is what really attracts children.” – Anita Erzybysz, East Coast ...
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September 11, 2012
While no one is certain exactly of the cause, the bulk vending business has slowed down somewhat over the past year or so. However, bulk vending companies continue to focus on best sellers, as well as to follow other strategies aimed at bolstering the performance of machines and merchandise geared toward customers of all ages. ...
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September 11, 2012
Located in two separate New Jersey beach towns are the fun-packed, game-filled arcades, The Game Room, in Keansburg and The Game Room South, in Seaside Heights. Both of these amusement centers feature the best in arcade games, such as Skeeball, poker machines, slots and crane machines. “Both locations are operated in the same way,” said ...
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September 11, 2012
The AIR Show, the world’s largest Inflatable Play Structure Trade Show, dedicated exclusively to this industry, started with a hugely successful Show in Arlington, Texas, and now moves to Philadelphia on September 26, 27 and 28. Unlike other trade shows that hold a single event, usually in the same location each year, The AIR Show ...
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September 11, 2012
Safety is first Have attendants on duty to engage guests and allow hosts to tend to other party duties Make sure clients understand the importance of inflating and deflating the bouncer correctly Make sure clients understand the proper way for guests to use the bouncer Make the bouncer the centerpiece of entertainment for an event
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September 11, 2012
In the last decade, inflatable amusements have become a staple in the party rental industry. Many small companies that began as part-time endeavors have blossomed into full-time operations that book dozens of clients per month. As the industry has grown in popularity, the inflatables have grown in design, size and variety. Darren Morizet started Partytime ...
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September 11, 2012
The road from Henderson to Albany is only 15 miles, but for Stephen and Darya, this journey was so much more than that. This New Zealand couple already owned and operated a mini-golf facility in Henderson (just west of Auckland), and they were researching the possibility of opening a new entertainment center. Their original site, ...
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September 11, 2012
LittleDuffer Mini Golf is launched as a low-cost indoor or outdoor modular miniature golf course for use by campgrounds, hotels, special events, fund raisers and rental companies, and many other users with limited budget and space. “Adventure Golf Services created LittleDuffer to answer the customer demand for a smaller and a more economically priced miniature ...
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September 11, 2012
Exploring the Winning Combination of Inflatables, Mini-Golf and Go-Karts To be a true Family Entertainment Center, many FECs look for attractions that will bring in guests from all age groups. Some of the most popular attractions for toddlers and young children are inflatables. When FECs combine their go-karts and mini-golf and other attractions with bounces, ...
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September 11, 2012
Bowling has long been an enjoyable, recreational sport for families, teens, young adults and seniors. While the game is enjoyable no matter the surroundings, many bowling centers are capitalizing on particular themes, in order to draw crowds and boost excitement. A step inside Rifle Fireside Lanes, in Rifle, Colo., takes you back in time to ...
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