Quoted from CrazyLevi:I keep getting texts and emails from people about this and what a great career option it is for me
Me too. I got emails from all around the world telling me to buy the PHOF. (Even though it probably isn't for sale)
It was the point of some discussion at the IFPA World Champs over the last few days.
I would love to move to Las Vegas and do it. However the thought of negotiating some sort of deal with Tim seems a bit daunting ...
It sounds like ExtremePinball looks in the best position to do something with it. And while it does well now, as Vid points out, it can be so much better.
Here's what I would do ...
- build a storage/workshop area out in the back yard. Get everything "non revenue gathering" out the back.
- make a dedicated competitive area up against the wall. Make PHOF the west coast version of PAPA for competitive pinball, which is growing daily. Get some TVs up on the wall PAPA style.
- location is fine. You couldn't make this work on the Strip, the rent would be $1,000,000 per annum. I'm always amazed by how many people are in the PHOF, which proves people will drive/taxi/uber there for the experience of playing pinball. With little or no effort in the advertising department.
- Improve the exterior, it's amazing what a coat of paint and new signage does. And it's not expensive.
- carpet tiles.
- customer service area up the front to sell tokens, drinks etc. Put a human face by the front door.
- install another bathroom.
- machines arranged in eras.
- I think the number of machines there is fine, especially if the storage/workshop goes out the back. Spread them out a little.
- pinball machines break. But you should be able to aim for high 90s percent of working games. If they're not working, out the back they go to get fixed. Wheel out a replacement.
There's a few ideas for starters.
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