B ENEFITS OF H OSTING A B IRTHDAY P ARTY AT AN I NTERACTIVE A RCADE

I NTRODUCTION There’s no denying that kids birthday parties are fun and full of energy and great for creating lasting memories. There’s also no denying that they can leave all the adults involved more than a little frazzled by the time it’s all over. Trying to come up with activities to keep all the children occupied, arranging for the food, a cake, party favours and just keeping track of everyone is stressful. That’s why so many people choose interactive arcades when it’s their turn to host the birthday party. It makes your job a lot easier, and offers several other benefits.

S ELF -C ONTAINED Perhaps the main benefit of choosing an interactive arcade over doing it a different way is that everything you need to host a memorable party is all there in one place. It is ultra- convenient, it is safe, and you can let the experts deal with all the details. As an example, Playdium in Toronto is a 40,000 square foot facility that’s filled with scores of different games and attractions. It is one of those Toronto attractions that the kids will continue talking about long after the party is over.

S ELF -C ONTAINED Interactive experiences like Playdium allow you to make one phone call to take care of every aspect of the party. And since they host parties as part of their regular operation, it’s usually far beyond anything you could produce at home. Toronto attractions like Playdium are able to mix the excitement and ‘party’ aspect with the professionalism and attention to detail that gives parents peace of mind that their children are safe and well cared for when they send them off to the party.

H UGE V ARIETY The boredom factor at interactive arcades is virtually non- existent because of the lights, the sounds and the huge variety of games and activities. At Playdium, the kids have over 200 interactive games to choose from, so they’re only issue will be trying to decide which ones to try before the party is over.Playdium

H UGE V ARIETY Quality interactive arcades feature driving games and shooting games and dancing games, and if you’re lucky some go-karts, batting cages or basketball hoops. It’s this diversity and the sheer adrenaline pump that will keep them coming back over and over again, and have them lining up to attend any future parties you want to hold.

A FFORDABLE When you factor in everything that you get as part of the typical interactive arcade party experience, it is pretty affordable when compared to other types of parties. And the main thing about the price is that what you see is what you get, and it includes every element of the party. You won’t see a price, then have to add on for food or a cake or more activities. The simplicity and the comparative value make it a wise choice.

E XERCISE FOR K IDS If there is one thing you can say about interactive arcades with absolute certainty, it’s that all the kids at the party will get a good amount of exercise. In fact, KidsHealth.org cites studies that have shown video games to boost reflexes, hand-eye coordination and the mind’s ability to problem solve.

E XERCISE FOR K IDS Of course, this doesn’t include endless hours sitting on the couch but the few hours spent roaming the arcade and playing games in the party will work. Depending on the games the kids play at the party, they may end up working on several different aspects of their brain and/or muscle function. At the very least, they will be completely tired out from a day filled with excitement and adventure, with a boatload of memories to take with them.