Archive for Family Entertainment Center Reports

Business Systems: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

September 15, 2010 No Comments

What’s the difference between long-term, successful business owners and the unsuccessful, unhappy, beaten down, dreams squashed and my-savings-are-gone owners?  Sometimes it’s a lack of planning, education or close-mindedness.  It could be a capital shortfall, construction overruns, poor timing with the opening or bad location. Many times its arrogant leadership, outdated management philosophy or simply bad ...

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Sound, Lighting and Special Effects Keep the Balls Rolling at Bowling Centers

August 1, 2010 No Comments

Whether the music is disco or country, the lights black or energy-efficient, adding special effects and sounds to a traditional bowling center can transform a night of pin busting into fun beyond the strikes and spares. Day or night, lanes lighted with black lights create an aura of fun for kids and adults as they ...

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Getting the Timing Just Right

August 1, 2010 No Comments

Which Comes First, The Site or the Feasibility Study?

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Are You Shrinking Your Market?

August 1, 2010 No Comments

For Birthday Party Success, Take a Hard Look at Your Practices

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Shining Light on Playing in the Dark

August 1, 2010 No Comments

Who would have thought your choices had such an impact?  Gear, layout, and theme:  these all affect your guests’ experiences.  As your primary focus, they often over shadow the ambience of your laser tag arena.  It is vital that your play area is the right environment to foster that great experience. Lighting, music, sound effects ...

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Skating Into Fun: Arcades Entertain While Offering a Break in the Action

August 1, 2010 No Comments

For kids of all ages, roller skating rinks are an experience. It’s mostly about skating with friends, of course. But heading to the snack bar to share pizza or popcorn and playing games with pals in the arcade rank up there with the good times. And roller skating rinks across the country have risen to ...

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Making Roller Skating Memories with Light and Sound

August 1, 2010 No Comments

It seems as though everyone has a roller skating story. When the topic comes up in conversation a frequent response is, “I used to go roller skating every Friday night when I was a kid,” or “My daughter just had a roller skating birthday party.” Whether Friday night skates as a child or birthday parties, ...

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How Miniature Golf and Go-Kart Centers Keep the Profit Machine Oiled

August 1, 2010 No Comments

A Spotlight on Safety and Maintenance Keeping staff and patrons safe takes priority when operating activity parks where people are playing miniature golf courses with water hazards, driving go karts or trying out a zip cord. Maintenance is key to ensuring everyone has a good time without incident, even if they’re only playing a video ...

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For Amusement Parks, A Visible Security Presence

For Amusement Parks, A Visible Security Presence

August 1, 2010 No Comments

Once guests enter the gates of an amusement park, they expect to enter a world of fantasy and fun.  Far from their minds should be worries about security or safety.  Security officers at amusement parks walk a fine line. They need to show guests that they are there ready to help without interfering with the ...

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ILTA Facility Focus: Planet Fun, Shallotte, NC

June 1, 2010 No Comments

Brian McCall, owner of Planet Fun and Starz Sports Grille in Shallotte, N.C., was looking to create a 50,000-square-foot entertainment center that would bring much needed jobs and a whole lot of fun to his community. “We are extremely excited about the project and look forward to bringing this upscale family entertainment center to Shallotte.” ...

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Sponsors

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Store on Wheels

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

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    American Changer

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

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Bulbtronics

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

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Art Attack

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

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Laser Star

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

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    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.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

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