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Arcades & Attractions

What High Performing Arcades Get Right

Operating a high-performing arcade is a constant balancing act. Game mix, pricing, layout, rotation, and prize strategy all have to work...

How High-Performing Arcades Keep Winning

Getting the game mix right is where strong arcades start, but what happens next is what drives performance. In Part 2...

Removing Friction from the Arcade

Technology doesn’t have to be complicated to improve an operation. In many arcades, guests eventually run out of credits and have...

More from Every Game

Todd DeMott spends his workdays helping operators make arcade-payment decisions. Then he gets to put that advice to the test in...

Video preview: Managing the Madness: Card System vs. Coin or Token

Managing the Madness: Card System vs. Coin or Token

Discover the advantages of transitioning from tokens to card systems in arcades with industry experts Adam Kleinhenz from Shaffer Distributing Company...

Video preview: Game Payouts and Ticket Markups

Game Payouts and Ticket Markups

Game payouts and ticket markups can be confusing, but getting them right is essential to running a profitable and guest-friendly game...

Modern arcade floor with giant interactive screen games and a ride-on simulator.

How Modern Arcades Are Mixing Games and Attractions

When is a game no longer “just a game”? Is it when players break a sweat mid-session, or when a group...

Busy arcade room lined with redemption games, racing cabinets and claw machines.

A Dive into the Profitability of Arcades

Are arcades profitable? Do arcades make money? These are just a few of the questions I get when discussing arcade profitability....

A busy modern arcade floor with colorful games and families swiping game cards.

Maximizing Profits in the Modern Arcade Era

Discover how you maximize profits and stay relevant in the modern gaming era.

Kids with tickets choose from plush toys and gadgets at a colorful arcade prize counter.

The 4 Player Types

When it comes to choosing prizes to carry in your redemption center, the first thing to think about are the players coming...

A row of classic retro arcade cabinets with glowing screens where adults and kids play together.

Blast from the Past: The Comeback of Classic Arcade Games in Modern FECs

When you think of cutting-edge entertainment, the word “retro” likely doesn’t spring to mind. However, in the vibrant landscape of modern...

Guests play interactive VR and augmented-reality arcade games among glowing LED cabinets.

The Latest Trends in Arcade Game Technology: Enhancing the Gaming Experience

Arcade game technology has come a long way since the early days of classic cabinets and pixelated graphics. With the advent...