Arcade Game Card Reader Machines are valued by enterprises because of its powerful system management function – from different business areas such as membership management, ticket management, cashier payment, employee and system management, retail and warehousing, data analysis, etc., it provides comprehensive support for the business operations of FECs, game rooms, amusement parks and other leisure and entertainment venues.

Cashier system:

Online payment: allows customers to pay through the Internet, such as using credit cards, debit cards, e-wallets, etc.

Financial statements: Generate and maintain financial reports to help managers understand financial status such as income, expenditure and profit.

Bar payment: payment processing at the bar or service point, usually used in catering or retail environments.

Handheld terminal: payment processing using portable devices, convenient for mobile sales and fast checkout.

Membership management:

Stored value system: allows members to pre-deposit money, which can be used for consumption later.

Level system: members are divided into levels according to consumption amount or other standards, and different levels may enjoy different discounts or services.

Electronic membership: manage member information and membership cards electronically to facilitate tracking and analysis of member behavior.

Customer development system: a system used to attract new customers and convert them into members.

Ticketing system:

Ticket packages: provide different types of tickets, such as time-counting cards, time cards, package tickets, etc.

Ticket sales: sell tickets, including online and offline channels.

OTO platform docking: online to offline platform docking, convenient for customers to use offline after online purchase.

Verification system: verify and confirm the validity of tickets or membership cards.

Employee system:

Employee classification: hierarchical management of employees according to responsibilities and permissions.

Shift handover: manage employees’ working hours and shift handover processes.

Authorization system: control employees’ access rights to system functions.

Warehouse system:

Warehouse entry: manage the warehouse entry process of goods or materials.

Warehouse exit: manage the warehouse exit process of goods or materials.

Inventory: regularly check inventory to ensure that records are consistent with actual conditions.

Transfer warehouse: transfer goods or materials between different warehouses.

Retail system:

Gift system: manage the purchase, redemption and distribution of gifts.

Commodity retail: sell goods, including pricing, promotions and sales records.

Mobile backend:

Cloud system: Use cloud technology to store data and process business, improving the accessibility and flexibility of the system.

Remote management: Allow managers to remotely access and manage business systems.

Big data reports: Use reports generated by big data analysis to help managers make more informed decisions.

The specific functions of the card system together constitute a comprehensive management system, making game rooms, FECs, amusement parks and other operators no longer rely on cumbersome tokens and banknotes, reduce the error and inconvenience caused by manual charging, simplify the complexity of cash management, improve business efficiency, enhance customer experience and ensure more smooth operation process.

Before choosing Arcade Game Card Reader Machines, I hope you can briefly understand how the Arcade Game Card Reader Payment System works, which can reduce unnecessary expenses and purchase machines suitable for your venue.

Take our partner, the entertainment operation team from Nigeria, South Africa, as an example to see how they adopted advanced management systems to improve their operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Store Server: Responsible for storing and processing all transaction data and member information.
Office Computer: Used to manage and monitor the entire system.
HUB: As a network hub, it connects different network devices.
Wireless Access Point (AP): Provides wireless network connection, allowing mobile devices to access the system.
Card Reader Terminal: Used to read membership cards or game cards.
Mobile POS: Allows staff to process transactions while moving around the venue.
Mobile Management Platform: Remotely manage and monitor business systems through mobile devices.

Arcade Game Card Reader System Workflow is as Follows:

Customers enter the venue through the automated door, and may need to swipe their cards for verification.
Customers swipe their cards on the smart access control system to enter specific areas or game machines.
Customers purchase game coins at the token machine or make other transactions at the self-service kiosk.
Staff use mobile POS to process transactions or verify membership cards at the card terminal.
All transaction data is transmitted to the store server through the HUB and synchronized with the mobile management platform through the wireless access point.
Managers can monitor and adjust operation strategies in real time through the mobile management platform.
The entire system achieves efficient management of entertainment venue operations and optimization of customer experience through the collaborative work of these components.

This workflow ensures the seamless execution of the following functions:

Unified system deployment and data integration: In the operation of the chain video game city, each branch deploys its own system server, which is the core of the daily operation of the venue. They are responsible for handling key tasks including player recharge, game scoring, membership card management and machine maintenance records. Such deployment ensures that each branch can operate independently and efficiently.

Centralized data management and real-time analysis: In order to achieve a higher level of management and decision support, the headquarters of the chain video game city established a group data server. This central server collects operating data from each branch through a network connection, including the total amount of player recharge, game usage frequency and machine failure rate. The centralized storage of these data enables the headquarters to view revenue data in real time or regularly, so as to conduct rapid operational analysis. By comparing the popularity of games and player preferences in different branches, the headquarters can make more accurate marketing decisions.

Inventory monitoring and centralized procurement: The headquarters monitors the warehouse data of each branch through the system, including the inventory of key items such as game coins, prizes and consumable parts. The system allows the headquarters to transfer items from one branch to another when necessary, or conduct centralized procurement to obtain better prices and improve efficiency. This centralized inventory management system not only reduces waste, but also improves the efficiency of resource utilization.

Centralized management and policy distribution: The headquarters of the chain video game city has achieved centralized management of all branches. This includes distributing key information such as business plans and employee permissions to each branch. The headquarters can uniformly formulate policies such as new game launch plans, employee training and promotional activities, and ensure that these policies are consistently implemented in all branches through the system. This centralized management strategy not only improves the operational efficiency of the entire chain organization, but also ensures the unity of brand image and service quality.

Improve competitiveness and profitability: Through this management model, the arcade chain can ensure the operating efficiency of each branch, while the headquarters can have a more comprehensive understanding and control of the operation of the entire chain. This comprehensive and efficient management enables the arcade chain to respond quickly to market changes and improve overall competitiveness and profitability.