Open Coin Door Podcast
Open Coin Door Podcast
Podcast Description
Hosted by Tim Owens, owner of Reclaim Arcade, and joined by Collins Wetzel, the Open Coin Door Podcast takes you behind the scenes of running a retro arcade in Fredericksburg, Virginia. From discussions of how certain games are found and selected, challenges that integrating food and beverage can bring, to how we plan and execute events, this podcast peels back the curtain and provides insight into the world of operating such a unique entertainment venue.
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The show focuses on topics related to arcade operations, such as game selection processes, event planning, and the integration of food and beverage services. Examples of episodes include discussions on organizing tournaments like the Stars & Stripes Pinball Tournament, adding new games to the lineup, and the logistics of hosting live music events, all while addressing the unique challenges that come with managing an arcade.
Hosted by Tim Owens, owner of Reclaim Arcade, and joined by Collins Wetzel, the Open Coin Door Podcast takes you behind the scenes of running a retro arcade in Fredericksburg, Virginia. From discussions of how certain games are found and selected, challenges that integrating food and beverage can bring, to how we plan and execute events, this podcast peels back the curtain and provides insight into the world of operating such a unique entertainment venue.
In this episode of the Open Coin Door podcast, we’re catching up on a wild few weeks at the arcade, from launching Pokémon Pinball (and dealing with immediate game-breaking issues) to diving deep into the evolving world of pinball tech and player experiences.
We talk about:
• The highs and frustrations of new pinball releases (and support… or lack of it)
• Why Pokémon is dominating play counts despite the hiccups
• The future of connected pinball with Scorbit and real-money tournaments
• A surprising deep dive into 3D printing and how it’s changing repairs, customization, and even trophies
• Behind-the-scenes of major events like Fools Fest and what it takes to run them smoothly
• Plus upcoming tournaments, arcade events, and what’s next for Reclaim Arcade
It’s a mix of arcade ownership realities, pinball nerd talk, and some big ideas about where this industry is headed.
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