Total square footage dedicated to laser tag is rising with more than 2,000 square feet or more. Arenas of more than 4,000 square feet were reported by 33 percent of respondents with 29 percent reporting 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and 13 percent 3,000 to 4,000 square feet. Soft modular play areas show a decrease in 2000, with only 35 percent of respondents featuring this element. Coin-op games, both redemption skill and video, was the second top attraction and revenue source after birthday parties, but all of the survey respondents reported having games. Parties are a staple element in the FEC industry because of their popularity, attendance boosting, and revenue power.
Parties are equally popular in FECs and CECs.
Developers implied that they are considering year-round businesses with the industry's standard entertainment elements such as birthday parties, kiddie rides, arcade, redemption, soft activity, and food service. Coin-op and video redemption games topped the list. None of the respondents are planning to have soft modular play or costumed character mascots at their facilities. This suggests that future center development will be geared to older members of the family. All rights reserved.