Articles for FEC teams comparing equipment mix, floor flow, cashless systems, prize operations, and service routines.
A firsthand account from a venue operator who learned the hard way that paying for guaranteed delivery on arcade machines and fitness equipment is often cheaper than the alternative. Includes a checklist to avoid costly procurement mistakes.
Continue ReadingAn admin buyer's story about learning the hard way that the lowest bid can hurt your venue's brand image. A case for investing in quality, from prize machines to board games.
Continue ReadingStop scrambling for last-minute arcade machine repairs or fitness equipment replacements. A seasoned operations specialist shares the one preventative audit that saves venue owners thousands in rework and downtime.
Continue ReadingA practical, scenario-based guide for venue operators choosing between UNIS The Hand and other arcade prize machines, broken down by venue size, budget, and goals.
Continue ReadingDeciding between a prize machine and fitness equipment for your venue? This guide breaks down three common scenarios to help you pick the right UNIS product for your space and your visitors.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager compares the total cost of ownership for a unified UNIS arcade ecosystem versus sourcing from multiple vendors, based on six years of tracking over $180,000 in venue spending.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager's guide to choosing between push-type prize machines (like The Hand) and claw machines for your arcade or FEC, based on venue type, floor space, and budget. Includes a cost calculator and three distinct scenarios for maximizing player engagement and profit.
Continue ReadingA quality inspector explains why the lowest-priced arcade and fitness equipment for your venue often costs more in the long run, using real-world examples and a TCO mindset.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager's take on why preventing equipment issues beats fixing them. How a simple checklist and TCO analysis for UNIS products saved us money and downtime.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager compares the total cost of ownership for UNIS The Hand prize machines against generic alternatives, highlighting hidden fees, maintenance realities, and the true cost of a 'cheap' machine.
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