What makes Rev’d Up Fun one of the best FEC’s in the World?

What makes Rev’d Up Fun one of the best FEC’s in the World?

Kevin Johnson, owner of Rev’d Up Fun, wanted to open a Family Entertainment Center (FEC) to get kids out of the house. When asked what his goal was for opening Rev’d Up Fun, Kevin’s answer was simple, “I want to get them away from their TV, game consoles, and cell phones and get them back to enjoying time with their family”.

And family is just what Kevin understands, employing 7 family members to various full-time positions.

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Alpha-Omega Amusements Celebrates 50 Years

Alpha-Omega Amusements Celebrates 50 Years

One pinball and 50 years later, Alpha-Omega continues to be a leader in the Amusement industry. Featured in Replay’s February issue (Replay Magazine ), uncover the history behind Frank Seninsky purchasing his first pinball, earning his famous “Frank the Crank” name, Joe Camarota and Jerry Merola coming on to expand the leadership roles, and discover the people behind the scenes that keep Alpha-Omega on top of all high scores.

We at Alpha-Omega would also like to thank all our industry friends and family for the kind and generous words that make up the 50-Year Anniversary cover story.

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Amusement Expo is March 9-11

Amusement Expo is March 9-11

 

Amusement Expo International is right around the corner (Amusement Expo).

With over 160 exhibitors and 20+ seminars, this is a show you MUST attend.

The Amusement Expo will host 20+ seminars on Monday, March 9th, covering topics on valuating/selling routes; creating marketing plans; pinball; inspired leadership; cyber security; escape rooms; small footprint FECs; card-stored/cashless systems; unique promotions; FEC and Operator roundtables; hiring/retaining employees; ATM best practices; the “Infinite Game;” and rewards/membership programs.    Also offered will be a separate track on virtual reality topics and laser tag components.  Keynote speakers for the education day are Larry Johnson, co-author of the top selling book:  “Absolute Honesty:  Building a Corporate Culture That Values Straight Talk and Rewards Integrity” and Ed Rensi, former president and CEO of McDonalds.

Foundations Entertainment University will also be entering their 18th year hosting their 51st  seminar. With a new design and layout, you do not want to miss this educational seminar program covering all aspects of market & financial feasibility, planning, design, financing, development, marketing and managing a location-based entertainment business for long-term success.  For more information visit Foundations Entertainment University.

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Legislation Corner-Pending Virginia Bill

Legislation Corner-Pending Virginia Bill

A pending Virginia proposed House and Senate Bill (881 & 908, respectively) intends “skill games” to be considered illegal gaming.

If passed, prizes and tickets could not exceed the value of the cost to play the game or the total aggregate cost of playing multiple games.

These proposed bills (Virginia Assembly) are two of over 20 gaming legislation bills the House and Senate will review.  Of these Bills, the biggest ticket appears to be a Casino looking to operate in 5 cities and THE DEFINITION OF skill games.

According to AAMA President, Joe Camarota, “This was a hot subject at the AMOA State Council meetings.  I spoke to Charles Rowland from Virginia who has been fighting this for the last year. There is nothing definitive yet and, as always, AAMA stands ready to assist”.

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It’s official, the Coronavirus has a name…COVID-19

It’s official, the Coronavirus has a name…COVID-19

The virus that has taken the world by storm and finally has a name; COVID-19. Commonly known as the “Coronavirus”, the name is significant because the term “Coronavirus” is actually a family of viruses, including some that cause the household cold (https://lifehacker.com/)

According to CNN, COVID-19 has killed over 3,214 people and 94,250 people worldwide have been infected

In wake of the quick-moving virus, IAAPA announced they canceled their event in Beijing, set to take place on 3/22/20

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Fortnite – Changing the way we know Gaming

Fortnite – Changing the way we know Gaming

When is a game more than a game? When that game is Fortnite.  Fortnite has been dubbed “the most important (consumer) video game of the past decade and may continue through the 2020’s” (Business Insider)

Fortnite is completely free to play but its revenue exceeds 2 billion dollars! How is this possible?  Easy, Fortnite invites players to purchase “add-ons”, such as V-Bucks or Founder Packs that unlock limited loot or new characters.

Transcending the industry, Twitch and Fortnite star, Tyler Blevins, was the first e-Sports player on the cover of ESPN Magazine.

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Silverball Museum Raises $15,000 for Charity

Silverball Museum Raises $15,000 for Charity

 

Siverball Museum (Silverball Museum ) hosted their Pinball for a Cause Gala for Developmental Disabilities in November and raised $15,000 for people with autism, down syndrome, and other forms of disabilities.

Housing over 100 classic pinball and arcade games, the November event welcomed the community to raise donations through an auction and raffle tickets.

On the wave of success, Silverball Museum plans to host more events with The Arc of Palm Beach County (The Arc)

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Boxblaster VR has Re-Platformed Exit Reality Attraction

Boxblaster VR has Re-Platformed Exit Reality Attraction

Branson, Missouri (February 25, 2020) – Boxblaster VR, a Miami-based VR Entertainment Network is pleased to report that, at the request of an existing customer, it has successfully converted their partner’s Exit Reality VR system into a Boxblaster attraction.
Boxblaster had installed their VR attraction in the Big Air Trampoline Park in Spartanburg, SC, in December 2019. Dustin Pelletier, the owner had such a positive response to Boxblaster’s performance, the family-friendly suite of games (including hit title Gold&Mace) and responsive customer service that he contacted the Boxblaster team to help solve a problem with Exit Reality VR attraction that he had in his second location in Branson, Missouri.

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Tech Tips

Tech Tips

Safety – Check your power cords to make sure all 3 prongs are good. If you have a game giving little shocks when you touch it, you probably have a ground plug broken off.  You must cut off and replace the plug if the ground is broken (Paul Sawinski, Manager/Technician)

Static Electricity – Fill a spray bottle with fabric softener mixed with water to lessen static during the cold months. Spray in front of any game to avoid static shocks (Paul Sawinski, Manager/Technician)

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Space Invaders, Pong, Asteroids…In a Hotel?

Space Invaders, Pong, Asteroids…In a Hotel?

According to The Verge, “Atari has licensed its name for a number of brand partnerships in the gaming space, but the company’s latest deal to build eight Atari-branded hotels marks its foray into the hospitality industry**”. Interested in a vacation that encourages you to play video games?  These hotels may be for you.

The Atari branded hotels (Atari Hotels) main attractions will be VR/AR and gaming, with select locations accommodating convention style halls to host e-Sports events.

This will be interesting to follow, especially the Hotels that do not host e-Sports. Is the Atari (or any arcade brand) significant enough to command guests as a “must” stay?  Can the gaming theme attract business executives, or will they rely solely on “gamers”?

**The hotels will be designed by the True North Studio and GSD group (Phoenix New Times) and Atari will receive a specified amount of hotel revenue.

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Introduction to ‘Frank’s Ranks’ Spreadsheets

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Here’s the Ticket!

The Top Redemption, Merchandiser, Video, & Novelty lists and spreadsheets are put together from games owned and operated by Alpha-Omega Amusements.  The data is reported and verified by Alpha-Omega’s staff and clients, confirming its accuracy.
The purpose of the Lists and Spreadsheets is to see where your current games place or rank, divide the game revenues to determine the ratio to your game revenues and see where new games may rank in your facility.  The rankings will also help you decide which games to double up on and pick out trends to stay on top of your “game”.

December Observations:

  • Ticket Ring Jumbo 45” Rank #1 is by far the Top-Earning Game
  • Treasure Dome 4 Pl (UNIS) continues to be the biggest new surprise Ranking #2 
  • Power Roll is a great game and is showing consistent Top 10 Revenues
  • Virtual Rabbids Ranked #8 overall and is the #1 video game
  • Storm – You should note rank #17 is overall, and I believe it ranked #2 in video.
  • There are 2 Merchandisers (includes plush, cards, tokens, or ticket awards) rank in the Overall Top 10.  This shows that players want to win more than just a single prize from a crane or points from a redemption game. COLLECTING IS NOW KING

 

Hottest New Games – Thumbs Up

The AEM/Alpha Teams Gives a Thumbs Up to the following New Test Games and Old Work Horses (Must Have’s) based on their revenues during the months of January/February 2019

  • Ticket Ring Jumbo 45” at #1 and a cost of less than $5,000 is a ‘no brainer’.
  • Connect 4 Hoops stays in the Top 12 for all 2019. My take is that this game will be a Work Horse for years to come!!! Another ‘no-brainer’ if you have the ceiling height.
  • Treasure Dome 4 Pl is a special game that all FEC’s should take note of.
  • Virtual Rabbids 2 Pl remains at Rank #5. Virtual Rabbids is still by far the best video game on the Planet. (See YouTube Video featuring Malcolm Steinberg, Chairman LAI). Virtual Rabbids now has 3 new software games.

AdviceIf you are considering buying a new game and you have waited 12 months to make a decision (and you do not have a lot of space) and you do not have a Ticket Ring Jumbo 45”, you should label yourself as a ‘Primo/Prima Procrastinator’.  If you are waiting to get one at a low ‘used’ price, you may have to wait another 100 months as I do not see any sane person trading one in any time soon!!!

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Top Ranking Redemption-Merchandiser-Video-Novelty Games

Apple Face Place Photo Booth-Air Hockey (Firestorm)-Video Games are Included

Special Games to Keep Track Of
Newest Games are Highlighted in Yellow
Frank ‘the Crank’ Designed Games

Rank # Top Combined Games Merchandise Dispensing Merchandise Rank Video & Novelty Rankings 
Linked Game Rank As a Pair Combined 
1 Ticket Ring Jumbo Ticket Ring Jumbo 1
2 Treasure Dome
3 Wizard of Oz 6 Pl
4 E-Claw 900 2 Pl E-Claw 900 2 Pl 2
5 Monster Drop Extreme
6 Connect 4 Basketball
7 Power Roll
8 Virtual Rabbids #1 VIDEO
9 Red Zone
10 DC Superheroes
11 Fun Zone Crane Fun Zone Crane 3
12 Mega Stacker Mega Stacker 4
13 Ticket Monster
14 Nerf
15 Pearl Fishery
16 SpongeBob Pineapple Arcade 2 Pl
17 Storm #2 VIDEO
18 Jurassic World Island Escape
19 Big Bass Wheel #2 Linked #1
20 SpaceInvader Frenzy
21 Mega Triple Crane-1 Bay Ticket Bundles Mega Triple Crane-1 Bay Ticket Bundles 5
22 Ticket Time Ticket Time
23 Hot Wheels
24 Knock it Off Rotary 4 Pl w/Ticket Rolls Knock it Off Rotary 4 Pl w/Ticket Rolls 6
25 Magic Shot (Replaced iCube) Magic Shot (Replaced iCube) 7
26 Ring Toss
27 Whack N Win
28 Big Choice Crane 2 Pl
29 Centipede Chaos
30 DownClown #2 #2
31 Big Bass Wheel #1 Linked
32 Scooby Doo
33 Fishbowl Frenzy A Linked #3
34 Fishbowl Frenzy B Linked
35 DownClown #1
36 Wheel Of Fortune
37 Lane Master
38 Giga Crane 1 Pl Giga Crane 1 Pl 8
39 Ice Man 2 Pl
40 Pixel Chase
41 Gum Drop
42 Coconut Bash #2 #4
43 Willy Crash
44 Bean Bag Toss
45 Bug Cruncher
46 All-in
47 Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets 9
48 Crossy Road
49 Spin N Win 6′ Dia.
50 Mighty Mini Rotary Mighty Mini Rotary 10
51 Plinko – The Price Is Right
52 Dragon Hunter
53 Typhoon Lagoon SD 2 Pl #4 VIDEO
54 Coconut Bash #1
55 Black Hole Merchandiser Black Hole Merchandiser 11
56 Jersey Wheels
57 Photo Booth Sapphire Photo Booth Sapphire 12
58 Slither 3 Pl
59 Crank It  Revolution 2Pl
60 Key Catcher #2 w/Ticket Strips Key Catcher #2 w/Ticket Strips 13
61 Super Bikes 3 #2 #5 VIDEO
62 Prize Aquarium Prize Aquarium 14
63 Super Bikes 3 #1
64 Air Hockey #1 #1 NOVELTY
65 Cruis’n Blast #3 #6 VIDEO
66 Skeeball #1
67 Squiggle
68 Dicey Jump
69 Cruis’n Blast #4
70 Skeeball #3
71 Snowboarders #1 #7 VIDEO
72 Snowboarders #2

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Alpha-Omega Amusements Test Game Spreadsheets

VIDEO-AIR HOCKEY-NOVELTY
BEST OF THE BEST WORKHORSES
WORKHORSES IN GREEN
NEWEST TEST GAMES IN YELLOW
OTHER WORK HORSE GAMES  $             1,819
Test Location-High Volume (NE) Wk Ending  Rev/Game Payout %
Air Hockey #1 02-18-2020 $572 n/a
All-in * New 2/13 $1,142 13%
Bean Bag Toss 02-18-2020 $1,151 24%
Big Bass Wheel #1 Linked 02-18-2020 $1,612 27%
Big Bass Wheel #2 Linked 02-18-2020 $2,226 23%
Big Choice Crane 2 Pl 02-18-2020 $1,788 17%
Black Hole Merchandiser 02-18-2020 $836 8%
Bug Cruncher 02-18-2020 $1,149 30%
Centipede Chaos 02-18-2020 $1,674 17%
Coconut Bash #1 02-18-2020 $891 22%
Coconut Bash #2 02-18-2020 $1,215 21%
Connect 4 Basketball 02-18-2020 $4,185 25%
Crank It  Revolution 2Pl 02-18-2020 $734 17%
Crossy Road 02-18-2020 $1,059 22%
Cruis’n Blast #3 02-18-2020 $526 n/a
Cruis’n Blast #4 02-18-2020 $447 n/a
DC Superheroes 02-18-2020 $3,182 21%
Dicey Jump 02-18-2020 $447 43%
DownClown #1 02-18-2020 $1,500 18%
DownClown #2 02-18-2020 $1,661 19%
Dragon Hunter 02-18-2020 $939 21%
E-Claw 900 2 Pl 02-18-2020 $4,502 25%
Fishbowl Frenzy A Linked 02-18-2020 $1,570 26%
Fishbowl Frenzy B Linked 02-18-2020 $1,504 31%
Fun Zone Crane 02-18-2020 $3,052 15%
Giga Crane 1 Pl 02-18-2020 $1,352 29%
Gum Drop 02-18-2020 $1,218 27%
Hot Wheels 02-18-2020 $2,092 32%
Ice Man 2 Pl 02-18-2020 $1,311 20%
Jersey Wheels 02-18-2020 $818 20%
Jurassic World Island Escape 02-18-2020 $2,512 24%
Key Catcher #2 w/Ticket Strips 02-18-2020 $661 24%
Knock it Off Rotary 4 Pl w/Ticket Rolls 02-18-2020 $2,041 17%
Lane Master 02-18-2020 $1,390 26%
Magic Shot (Replaced iCube) 02-18-2020 $2,031 27%
Mega Stacker 02-18-2020 $2,836 14%
Mega Triple Crane-1 Bay Ticket Bundles 02-18-2020 $2,111 19%
Mighty Mini Rotary 02-18-2020 $1,014 26%
Monster Drop Extreme 02-18-2020 $4,208 31%
Nerf 02-18-2020 $2,694 29%
Pearl Fishery 02-18-2020 $2,604 25%
Photo Booth Sapphire 02-18-2020 $795 n/a
Pixel Chase 02-18-2020 $1,268 25%
Plinko – The Price Is Right * New 2/13 $980 27%
Power Roll 02-18-2020 $3,824 28%
Prize Aquarium 02-18-2020 $651 17%
Red Zone 02-18-2020 $3,316 17%
Ring Toss 02-18-2020 $1,986 24%
Scooby Doo 02-18-2020 $1,578 27%
Skeeball #1 02-18-2020 $502 12%
Skeeball #3 02-18-2020 $443 12%
Slither 3 Pl 02-18-2020 $743 30%
Snowboarders #1 02-18-2020 $401 n/a
Snowboarders #2 02-18-2020 $388 n/a
SpaceInvader Frenzy 02-18-2020 $2,128 26%
Spin N Win 6′ Dia. 02-18-2020 $1,030 28%
SpongeBob Pineapple Arcade 2 Pl 02-18-2020 $2,558 21%
Squiggle 02-18-2020 $479 27%
Storm 02-18-2020 $2,545 n/a
Super Bikes 3 #1 02-18-2020 $622 n/a
Super Bikes 3 #2 02-18-2020 $660 n/a
Ticket Monster 02-18-2020 $2,698 24%
Ticket Ring Jumbo 02-18-2020 $7,232 20%
Ticket Time 02-18-2020 $2,093 21%
Tickets Tickets Tickets 02-18-2020 $1,084 26%
Treasure Dome 02-18-2020 $6,492 20%
Typhoon 02-18-2020 $912 n/a
Virtual Rabbids 02-18-2020 $3,575 n/a
Whack N Win 02-18-2020 $1,948 28%
Wheel Of Fortune 02-18-2020 $1,400 25%
Willy Crash 02-18-2020 $1,203 28%
Wizard of Oz 6 Pl 02-18-2020 $4,996 25%

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Top Merchandisers Rankings

Game Name Revenue Win % Prize Item Ranking Combined
Big Choice Double A $958 18% Figet Squidgets
Big Choice Double B $830 15% Belly Buddies/Polar Bears
Big Choice Total $1,788 17% #28
Giga Crane 1 Pl $1,352 29% Llamas #37
E-Claw 900 A $2,702 26% Pokemon
E-Claw 900 B $1,800 23% Belly Buddies
E-claw Total $4,502 25% #4
Mega Triple A $527 27% 5′ Pinguins
Mega Triple B $875 15% Treasure Chests
Mega Triple C $709 18% Tickets-100/150’s
Mega Triple Total $2,111 19% #21
Fun Zone Crane $3,052 15% Ticket balls #11
Key Catcher 2 $661 24% Ticket Strips #61
Knock It Off Rotary 4 Pl $2,041 17% Ticket Rolls #24
Mighty Mini $1,014 26% Ticket Bundles + Small Toys #49
TicketsTicketTickets $1,084 26% Ticket Bundles (Alpha Set) #46
Treasure Dome $6,492 20% 50’s,75’s,100’s,125’s #2
Prize Aquarium $651 17% Capsules #63
Mega Stacker $2,836 14% Ticket Bricks 2000 #12
Ticket Time $2,093 21% Ticket Rolls (Alpha Mix) #22
Ticket Ring Jumbo 45″ $7,232 20% Jumbo Ticket Rolls #1
Magic Shot $2,031 27% #25
DC Super Heroes $3,182 21% #10
Wizard of Oz 6 Pl $4,996 25% #3
Sponge Bob $2,558 21% #16
Black Hole Merch. $836 8% $25,$50,$3, $4 prizes #55
RedZone $3,316 17% #9

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Rhode Island Novelty Latest Items

Rhode Island Novelty Latest Items

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