BSR Whac-a-Mole, Owner'S Manual

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Bob's Space Racers
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Whac-A-Mole
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Arcade Games
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REDEMPTION
INTRODUCTION
This explanation of redemption procedures is not meant to be an all inclusive document or a
cast-in-stone rule book. It is designed to outline basic concepts of what redemption is, how
it works, and why it is both popular and profitable. For further discussion on planning,
design, game selection, and operation of Redemption Centers, please contact our sales office.
WHAT IS REDEMPTION?
The concept of redemption is to give players an incentive to play the game other than just for
the entertainment value. The way this is usually done is to give some type of reward based
on the player s score or performance.
Redemption games are any games in which a player has an opportunity to win tickets,
tokens, prizes, bubble gum cards, baseball cards, or any other type of award for playing the
game. Usually the amount of the prize is based upon the performance of the player - it may
be based on how many players the person beats in a game, or how many points are scored.
WHAT IS A PERCENTAGE?
A percentage is how many cents, on average, you are giving back for every dollar taken in.
(When you see the % from here on it means cents on the dollar awarded.)
FIXED PAYOUT
Standard Bob s Space Racers
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games give tickets as the reward. You will need to determine
what percentage you want to use. The most successful percentage of payout is thirty percent
(30%).
WHY DOES REDEMPTION WORK?
One reason that redemption works is because Family Fun Centers are becoming more
popular and families can spend quality time together. The video game industry was pretty
much reliant upon teenagers as their main clientele. With the advent of the Family Fun
Center, video games are still there for the teenagers, although they have lost some of their
popularity (possibly due to the home game industry). Redemption games are usually targeted
for general audiences. With the addition of kiddie models that target now extends to the
whole family. Redemption is popular in this family group due to the fact that the parents are
usually paying for the entertainment and, generally, they like to see that they are getting
something for their money.