Operator blog
Practical articles on floor planning, payout settings, cabinet uptime, card-system handoff and attraction programming.
A look at why venue operators end up paying rush fees for games that don't fit, and the 10-minute selection audit that prevents the panic.
A quality manager explains why preventive checks beat costly fixes when choosing sci-fi board games, sci fi shooting games, arcade classics like Centipede, and rulebooks like Twisted Cryptids or Go Fish.
A quality manager at sci-games shares lessons from a Q1 2024 audit involving sci-fi video games, sci-fi racing games, a Game Over Escape Room, a Forbidden Island board game, and how to play memory card game.
How a B2B buyer evaluates sci-games: sci fi racing games, best sci fi video games, horse race card game setups, the Joel death question, and what the highest grossing video game of all time means for venue pricing.
A quality inspector explains why 'best sci fi board games' lists fail, why sci fi racing games need context checks, what Kings Corner and Texas Hold'em teach us about rules, and why video game tester jobs aren't the model for tabletop QA. Includes a verification protocol for venue buyers.
Which works better for a game venue: sci-fi board games or video game machines? A rush-order specialist with 240+ projects breaks down cost, space, revenue, and maintenance—and explains why small clients might be the smarter bet.
A procurement manager breaks down how to evaluate sci-fi video games, board games like Everdell, card games like Pokémon TCG, and sci-fi slot-style arcade games from a total cost of ownership perspective. Scenario-based advice for venue owners.
A practical guide to choosing sci fi VR games, sci games, and card games like Djeco's Sardines for your venue. Includes the checklist I wish I'd used.
How to build a profitable sci-fi game lineup for your venue, without the same old mistakes around sci fi racing games, sci fi VR games, Asteroids, and popular console hits.
Minecraft is the most sold video game of all time — a fun trivia answer and a terrible procurement strategy. Here's how smart venues buy sci-fi video games like Drift Max Pro and Vanguard Card Game with total value in mind.