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Arcade floor service plan

Operator Q&A

Service support from pre-open planning to post-launch uptime reviews.

Sci Games works best when the service conversation starts before the machines arrive. Our team reviews power drops, network handoff, card reader position, ticket handling, staff training and parts stocking so your arcade or VR attraction opens with fewer surprises.

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Pre-Open Support

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Post-Open Operations

Service questions

Answers operators usually need before purchase orders are signed.

How early should Sci Games review our floor plan?

Send drawings while electrical and network locations are still flexible. Early review lets us group high-draw machines, protect service access behind cabinets and reduce avoidable extension cords or awkward card-reader placement.

Can service notes support both redemption and VR attractions?

Yes. Redemption machines need payout, prize and ticket handling discipline, while VR areas need headset hygiene, session turnover and tracking calibration. We keep those workflows separate but document them in one operator binder.

What information is needed for cashless integration?

We ask for provider, reader model, network segmentation, card settlement method and whether tickets, points or wallet balances are reconciled at the attraction, the counter or the central management system.

How are spare parts prioritized?

Parts are grouped by revenue risk. High-touch controls, sensors, belts, power supplies, readers and headset accessories go into the first stocking list because they create the fastest guest-facing downtime when missed.

Does Sci Games provide staff training materials?

Training is written for floor teams, not only technicians. It covers pre-open checks, guest reset scripts, prize counter escalation, cleaning cadence, basic troubleshooting and when to stop guessing and contact support.

How do operators track early performance?

We recommend a first-six-week scorecard: plays per day, revenue per play, uptime, service calls, prize cost percentage, queue complaints and staff comments from peak weekend blocks.

Can we stage a phased refresh?

Yes. Many operators swap low-earning machines first, then add VR or larger prize pieces after traffic data validates the initial layout. We document each phase so electrical and signage choices do not block the next one.

What makes the service relationship dependable?

Clear records. A dependable partner records cabinet serials, settings, cashless configuration, parts lists and technician notes so every future service call starts with context instead of guesswork.

Crowded arcade layout before service review
Before: crowding at prize counter, mixed power paths and no clean technician access.
Arcade layout after service review
After: clearer zones, service lanes, queue timing and staged expansion points.

Talk to an operator support advisor.

Use the form to send site size, target opening date, machine count and current cashless platform. We will respond with the records needed for a grounded demo discussion.