Amusement equipment - Did you know?

"Laser Tag" was a product created in 1986 by Don Kingsborough, Worlds of Wonder founder. Using Laser Tag equipment, players can shoot sensors worn by other players to "tag" them. If you're tagged a certain number of times, you're out of the game. 

 

According to GOLF Magazine's Encyclopedia of Golf, miniature golf (mini-golf) dates back to 1916, when James Barber of Pinehurst, NC built a miniaturized version of a golf course on his estate. He mimicked the features of a regular golf course with little sand traps and small pools of water.

Skee-Ball is the most recognized name in redemption games.
The game was invented and patented in 1909 by J. D. Estes of Philadelphia. The first Skee-Ball games had alleys that were 36 feet long. By 1928, these were shortened to 14 feet and later to the present day 10 feet.

"Computer Space" was the very first arcade video game released by Nutting Associates in 1971. The game was rather simple in design compared to later arcade games, as the display was nothing more than a 13" GE Television housed in a fiberglass cabinet with a paint can as the receptacle for quarters fed into the machine. The designer of Computer Space was Nolan Bushnell who released the better known PONG arcade game the following year. Bushnell decided to have his newly formed Atari Corp. manufacture PONG after the prototype became completely stuffed with quarters on the first day of field testing.

Soft contained play (SCP) or, as it was previously called, soft modular play, is now 23 years old. It was invented by Jack Pentes in 1982 to overcome the safety hazards of outdoor physical playground equipment.

Unlike traditional outdoor playground equipment, Soft Contained Play is very compact, and can be used by large numbers of children simultaneously, making it ideally suited for indoor playground facilities and family entertainment centers.

The popular amusement park redemption game Whac-A-Mole has been around for more than 25 years. Hasbro even sells home versions.

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Amusement Center Equipment, August 6, 2008:
From the Catalog Request form, here are the most popular amusement equipment, products and service requests this week;
Arcade Games - 70%
Blacklight Mini Golf - 61%
Laser Tag Equipment - 59%
Amusement Concessions - 58%
Retail Display and Fixtures - 47%

Extreme Engineering, July 23, 2008:
Indoor and outdoor climbing walls have proven time and again to be a huge hit with amusement customers of all ages. When included in your masterplan and designed by professionals not only can they be good for your revenue statement, but offer dynamic visual impact, attracting customers from a distance. Joining the Amusement Equipment Directory is Extreme Engineering. Check out their work here:
www.extremeengineering.com

Amusement Business Equipment, July 16, 2008:
From the Catalog Request form, here are the most popular amusement equipment, products and service requests this week;
Redemption Games - 71%
Bumper Boats- 63%
Point of Sale Software - 58%
Food Franchise Opportunities - 56%
Edutainment Products - 49%

Pizzazz Scenic Contractors, July 8, 2008:
If you are looking for extreme amusement themeing, interactive product displays and innovative design ideas, you should check out our most recent addition - Pizzazz Scenic Contractors. Having worked with some of the amusement industries largest parks and fun facilities these guys know their craft. Check out their work here:
www.pizzazzscenic.com

Amusement Business Equipment, June 19, 2008:
From the Catalog Request form, here are the most popular amusement equipment, products and service requests this week;
Arcade Games - 74%
Wristbands - 69%
Fun Center Software - 62%
Food Franchise Opportunities - 56%
Redemption Merchandise - 51%

Family Fun Centers June 12, 2008:
The FEC Network is pleased to announce the newest addition to our amusement business web portal : Fun Center Directory.com.

* Fun Center Directory Listings
* Amusement Job Board
* Amusement Forums and Discussions
* Amusement Business News

Best of all - it's Free! Come by for a visit: www.funcenterdirectory.com

Welcome - Achieve Display, May 30, 2008:
Many new amusement business developers and existing operators looking for retail display cases, store fixtures, and food display cases will be excited to know that they can now find the number one North American provider of store display and retail cases here at the Amusement Equipment Directory. Get your questions answered and a free quote from Joe Nelson and Achieve Display : www.achievedisplay.com

Amusement Business Equipment, May 21, 2008:
From the Catalog Request form, here are the most popular amusement equipment, products and service requests this week;
Arcade Games - 72%
Flooring Products - 63%
Climbing Walls - 59%
Food Products : Pizza - 59%
Store Fixtures & Display - 52%
Inflatable's - 52%

Amusement Business Updates, May 13, 2008:
From the Catalog Request form, here are the most popular amusement equipment, products and service requests this week;
Arcade Games - 72%
Fun Center Insurance - 66%
Equipment Leasing - 60%
Blacklight Minigolf - 56%
Store Fixtures & Display - 52%
Staff Clothing - 49%

Amusement Business Updates, May 7, 2008:
From the Catalog Request form, here are the most popular amusement equipment, products and service requests this week;
Wristbands - 73%
Indoor Playgrounds - 65%
Food Franchise Opportunity - 60%
Redemption Games - 58%
Carpet and Flooring - 55%
Redemption Merchandise - 53%

Amusement Business, May 5, 2008:
If you are starting a new amusement business or just beginning the research process of an amusement business startup, like buying a new home, the most important part of that process is to find out what your real access to capital is. Amusement centers run the gamete from small 1,500 square foot indoor inflatable party centers to full blown indoor - outdoor amusement parks, with startup costs from $100,000 to multiple millions.

Spending the next 6 months working on a plan for an $800,000 amusement business, if your real access to capital is only $50,000 may not be the best use of time. Speak with some of the amusement construction and facility design professionals to find out more.

Amusement Center Updates, Apr 30, 2008:
From the Catalog Request form, here are the most popular amusement equipment, products and service requests this week;
Arcade Games - 84%
Fun Center Insurance - 72%
Amusement Center Design - 65%
Amusement Equipment Leasing - 65%
Debit Card Systems - 64%
Fun Center Marketing - 58%

Welcome - Monkeys Arcades, Apr. 24, 2008:
Monkeys Arcades joins the directory with their extensive line of arcade and redemption games, along with years of construction and game room development experience. If you're starting a new game room, or looking to maximize your current game room revenues, check them out in the games and amusement construction categories.

Amusement Center Updates, Apr 20, 2008:
From the Catalog Request form, here are the most popular amusement equipment requests this week;
Fun Center Insurance - 62%
Indoor Playgrounds - 60%
Arcade Games - 60%
Amusement Center Wristbands - 58%
Family Entertainment Center Design - 57%
Interactive Amusement Games - 55%

Amusement Products and Services, Apr. 18, 2008:
Part of the FEC Network, this is the web's best resource for finding amusement equipment, laser tag equipment, miniature golf equipment, amusement products and amusement services. From blacklight miniature golf to outdoor mini-golf, indoor playgrounds and amusement equipment for family fun centers, amusement parks, family entertainment centers and children's indoor party centers. Keep your amusement center current, profitable and exciting by providing the best in amusement center equipment.

Amusement News, Apr. 14, 2008:
The Amusement Equipment Directory welcomes Close Out Services. The biggest lots at the cheapest prices. Get all your redemption center merchandise at close-out prices from Close Out Services.



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This web site offers a comprehensive directory of amusement equipment suppliers, manufacturers, agents and amusement reps for laser tag, climbing walls, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, indoor playgrounds, and amusement supplies including redemption games, arcade games and redemption game merchandise. Also listed are resources for amusement associations such as IAAPA and IALEI and amusement equipment manufacturers of fun center flooring, bumper cars, inflatable playgrounds, entertainment center construction, amusement insurance, fun center equipment leasing, bowling equipment and amusement go-karts.

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