Autumn is an unusual season for pubs and clubs. There are the isolated events such as Halloween, Bonfire Night and the run-up to Christmas, but you need a strategy for the weeks in between. It’s seven weeks from November 5th until Christmas Eve – realistically giving you six weeks in between to host any events … Continued

If you’re new to playing fruit machines, there’s no need to be daunted by all those flashing lights and bonus features – even most experienced players learn just by playing new titles when they are released. Remember that fruit machines should always be fun, so as long as you’re having a good time, don’t be … Continued

The fact that games rooms improve staff morale in working environments is nothing new – back in 2003, Kevin Desouza of the University of Illinois at Chicago found the benefits include on-site entertainment and inter-department competition. Yet many workplaces still fail to provide any form of employee entertainment for break times, missing out on a … Continued

In 2022 the UK music charts reach their 70th anniversary – that’s a lot of music, so what are the most popular tunes for juke boxes? The answer isn’t an easy one. It can depend on your particular clientele, the quality of new music releases, and even on the day of the week. Because of … Continued

We supply pub fruit machines to all kinds of establishments, from traditional local boozers to gastropubs and microbreweries that sell on-premises too. One niche that is rapidly becoming more mainstream is vegan pubs, which play an important role in allowing vegans to enjoy a night out in the knowledge that the food and drink served … Continued

The first fruit machines were slot machines, but the first slot machines were not fruit machines. That’s because the term ‘slot machine’ originally applied to all coin-op machines, including vending machines and automatic horse racing machines similar to those still found in amusement arcades to this day. Starting from the 1880s, if you won on … Continued

Putting pub pool tables outside for summer We’re often asked about putting pub pool tables outside for summer, and despite the notoriously unpredictable British weather, the answer is yes, you can. However, there is, of course, some care and attention needed to make sure you don’t end up with flooded felt or boggy baize following … Continued

The British pub industry is showing signs of more positive performance, but recent figures still show pubs are closing at an alarming rate – so could hired pub gaming machines be the answer? According to a report from Altus Group, nearly 1,000 UK pubs called last orders for the final time in 2018. That works … Continued

Bank holiday season is upon us with the long Easter weekend followed very quickly by May Day and the Spring bank holiday – so it’s the perfect time to consider installing a jukebox to keep customers entertained and on your premises for longer. A jukebox is a family friendly option if you’re expecting to have … Continued

Quiz machines are a great way to keep individuals and groups of family and friends entertained while they’re in your establishment, with the added appeal of a potential cash prize for players with a good enough knowledge of trivia. But what are the most popular games on quiz machines? Some of the most popular quiz … Continued