Changes in Indoor Playgrounds

Changes in Indoor Playgrounds

The birth of soft modular play, or contained play as referred to by some, started with supplies to Quick Service Restaurants and soon grew to Children Entertainment Centers and Family Entertainment Centers
to have safer places for children to play.

iPlayCO was there from the beginning and has been adapting its products to follow the growth in the business and the now sophisticated customer. Now clients choose colors, activities, theming, brands and many more features, once not an option. However the standard basis of all iPlayCO playgrounds remains…SAFETY. All materials and designs are created with safety being the number one factor. The European norms are all followed and the customer knows that purchasing a iPlayCO product means certification of materials and of installation.

In the last few years designs have become more and more intricate with activities that take into account ages so that an FEC can have play structures or play zones for different age groups (0-3/4-10, 11-14, etc) or a school can have a dedicated age appropriate play area.

The look and feel of the playground has developed the most in the last 10 years with 2D and 3D theming creating a wow effect upon seeing the play area. iPlayCO designers not only design the activities in the playground to custom fit the area in which it will be built, but also are specialized in graphic work to study how to best attract customers upon entering the area. Children in particular become loyal customers when the area is associated to a character or mascot. So now even small play centers look like a theme park upon entering. This is an important competitive advantage that creates loyal customers which is important for your business.

What other businesses can benefit from having a playground?
The following are some of the sectors that have benefited after adding a play corner or a play area:

• Play Centers
• Shopping Centers
• Retail stores
• Airports
• Water Parks
• Restaurants
• Schools
• Amusement Parks
• FECs
• Cruise Lines and Ferries
• Bowling Centers
• Movie Theaters
• Fitness Centers
• Children's Ministries
• Roller Skating Centers
• Medical Offices and Hospitals
• Aquariums
• Museums

iPlayCO Group of Companies:

iPlayCO  ~  Play Mart International  ~  The Great Escape  ~  IREC  ~  Play Planet

Family Entertainment Center (FEC) Development - From Start to Finish.mp4

Family Entertainment (FEC) Development

Working with your project team, our Iplayco sales and CAD designers
makes your project easier and saves your money.

FEC design, consulting and implementation from Start to Finish.

You give us the space to work with and we give you the keys to your own exciting business. In founding Iplayco, we wanted to break away6 from the norm to provide a more rewarding experience for kids. "Lets create things that are good for the children to interact with and let the minds be creative, that's a big part of what we do, whether its theming, unique shapes or play events", quoted Scott Forbes, President at International Play Company.

Iplayco uses their own FEC for research and development purposes to see which of its products guests enjoy more, and maybe more important, it's a training site for people considering opening a similar facility. Dozens of customers, some from as far away as Mexico and Europe have visited The Great Escape to learn firsthand how to run a FEC.

Iplayco offers a vast turnkey service that covers the business plan, financing, operations, design, training and marketing.

By mixing interactivity and theming as well as putting an equal importance on creativity and aesthetics, Iplayco has earned a loyal customer base, it's products can be found in more than 60 countries around the world.