You and Amelia have always made us incredibly welcome when we’ve visited Bognor. You do an incredible job and all of your staff are so kind and welcoming
Just wish everyone got on with everyone. No sly digs, no harsh slating etc. There is always going to be competition and rivalry but in an industry like this classic arcades should be coming together and supporting each other. All the classic arcades out there have their own pros and cons and as humans we all point them out. Comments will only make things stronger in the long run! Percentages are always a hot topic. Mr Ps will always have the higher end percentage but realistically.. what does it matter? 72% 90% 82%? We should all be enjoying the classic games rather than worried about what the percentages are and who has the highest. Winning is just a bonus. Think with Maidstone is it has struggled and it’s nothing that your team has done wrong. In fact you have a very good team especially Nicky.. she’s fantastic and it’s always a pleasure when she’s around! It’s nice to see your team try their hardest when machines go wrong etc and yeah.. not always possible for them to fix things but you have a lot on your plate Dave perhaps too much.. which means things get left for a longer than they used to be. hopefully things will get better for you which gives you more time to spend in the Kent arcades. I don’t get down as much as I used to because life is so busy now and the 4hr trip there and back is just a killer. But when I do plan a trip i do look forward to seeing all the characters and staff. We really appreciate what You, Amelia, The Girls and your team do behind the scenes etc to gives us the classic games and arcades that we’re lucky to be able to visit and play.
Hey if it wasn’t for one person creating the issues with classic arcades, we would be fully supportive. That person no longer is in the classic arena but has inspired others to be the same. Personally I have the attitude of we are all in it together, and would much prefer alliance than under hand things that we have been victim of lately, I will leave that as that. Percentages are something we pride ourselves on and we DO run the highest in the country, and people would soon see the difference if we altered ours. So I have to disagree with you on the percentage side, we have worked our socks off non stop with the highest percentages since day one, and almost 15 years later we still trade… Our customers become our friends and we give everyone a fair game, and nobody gets put up against a poor payout in a classic machine acting like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It’s sad that other establishments are so anti us, the door is always open and our ear is always willing to listen.
@reelfruits You do a cracking job Dave & Amelia, and all the staff, and look forward to seeing you all at the BBQ in a few weeks time. Take care mate catch up soon 👏
Oops did I leave my mess, well with what I lost you got paid to clean up😉 Let me tell you something Dave; Fact 1. Highest %'s in the country, Fact 2. First original wheel giving away 100's each week, Fact 3. Free lunch (don't get that anywhere else) I could list other things but won't until I release a bullet train of a vid stating all the facts. Love ya and love the team. P.s. the most knowledgeable engineer in the country for retro classics❤
Thanks for my £50 bonus on the wheel today love the wheel won loads over the time best give away in the arcades Dave. don't forget mazoma Bell got be top of the list please
Matt the pleasure was all mine seeing you and you was the second £50 winner today mate. Mazooma Belle must come back out to Maidstone I totally agree mate. Good to see you mate - stay lucky
I think most people who visit your arcades appreciate what you & your staff do Dave, I certainly do that's for sure. Being able to play & film my favorite machines for hours on end is such fun. Like you said someone's got to preserve history especially Gold Rush lol & no one does it better than you. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Shocky, it’s probably about time your welcomed back mate - it’s been long enough I would say tbh. Will check with the guvnor lol. Would have to exclude tonbridge and Chatham for another 2/3 yrs though, possibly more only because in your time you was there a fair bit. I know it’s draconian thinking but you know from working with us it’s all about the players and never want the wrong impression etc. drop me a message. Gravesend (what I call our ghost arcade) I often think about…
@reelfruits Hello Dave, it's been a while, I really hope you're all keeping well, I've been watching all your uploads for the last couple of months. If you could ask the governor for me, that would be brilliant, I'll drop you a message tomorrow. I totally under with regards to Tonbridge/Chatham. Thank you for replying, I appreciate that.
Thank you for the video, Dave. I wouldn't take anything you hear to heart it's the world we live in now. People are never happy it's easy to put things/people down, not so easy to be kind. I know how simple things like lamps not working upset you from chats we have had, and that shows how busy you and your staff really are because if you had 30 hour days, they would be replaced keep up the great work
Yes your spot on mate, ok I may be a little perfectionist but this one was for the team to thank them and any flack should come to me not them. 30 hour days now there’s a thought - that would mean I could sleep!!
Hello mate, was great seeing you the other day, brought back so many memories of when we used to go out playing everyday. I'll definitely give you a bell and come up more regularly. In fact I'm meeting Mr Cap in Maidstone tomorrow ( later this morning in fact) and we'll look in, in case you're there. Cheers mate
I hung on til about 12 then had to boot! Was wicked seeming you brommers, made me laugh when you asked if the dosh was chipped and there was two in it lol. The vamp as a 0.1 jury is out I guess hey
Mate all your staff members are great just as the arcades would normally pop down to Maidstone once a month but hold the excitement for Bognor be seeing you in two weeks till then be safe 👍👍🎰🎰
Hi Dave ,, don’t let anyone get you down mate ,, you Amelia and your team do a great job,, your always extremely friendly and attentive each time I visit you,, me being in Scotland I only normally manage down to you near Xmas, iv always had a fantastic time in your arcades and felt welcomed and appreciated for my visits mate ,, I will be down again this December again for a days play ,, get the up up and away onto the floor for Xmas Dave , leave the program that’s in the machine in it 🙏,,, just put it on automatic pay out with a £75 float so folks can try and hit the 1,s and 2,s on the hi-lo lottery feature to get the £75,, up up and away was much harder to hit than cash attack and only the odd person could hit it,,I bet it would make you extra money too because so many would play on it trying to try and hit it 😂😂😂and miss😂😂😂,,,see you soon mate 🎰👍
I love playing the T7s when I go. I challenge anybody to check the %s against their local arcade. Just hit the 'i' or 'help' on screen button. Any game that isn't a set 88 will be on the higher option.
It’s not easy running your own business and trying to please customers , machines off it’s hard work your staff work hard and have a good boss ie you .
I have tried teaching people this, we have had an electronics guy in at Bognor, and other electrical man before but sadly they all cave under the various technology and constant battles
To be fair, I’m not entirely sure why you needed to justify yourself obviously a lot of the machines are quite old and I’m sure people understand that or should understand that I have never ever been to one of your establishments in fact, the only one I’ve been to is the new one that opened in Blackpool and that only because it’s by far the closest one to me if you weren’t so far away from the north east, I would have visited you by now as the selection machines look great
Thanks mate, it’s just idiots being motormouths and still having the nerve to be ‘nice’ to our faces. I will always stick up for my team, anyone wanting to sling mud should only do so at me, but be aware that I will catch it. Thanks for your kind words seeing you some day 🙏
@@reelfruits yep get that bud I think people love retro slots and it’s good to see them in action again, one day may get up that way just wish they would open one or two up this way lol may be one day :)
You go and above your duty Dave, it’s hard work and your a good boss with your team
They do very well with keeping machines up and running, its not easy to do it and 99.9% of the customers understand how hard it is.
Thanks James, hope your well 🙏
Maidstone - iconic- no more words required
Thank you my welsh brother ❤️
You and Amelia have always made us incredibly welcome when we’ve visited Bognor. You do an incredible job and all of your staff are so kind and welcoming
Nicki is the best we all love her ❤️
Just wish everyone got on with everyone. No sly digs, no harsh slating etc. There is always going to be competition and rivalry but in an industry like this classic arcades should be coming together and supporting each other.
All the classic arcades out there have their own pros and cons and as humans we all point them out. Comments will only make things stronger in the long run!
Percentages are always a hot topic. Mr Ps will always have the higher end percentage but realistically.. what does it matter? 72% 90% 82%? We should all be enjoying the classic games rather than worried about what the percentages are and who has the highest. Winning is just a bonus.
Think with Maidstone is it has struggled and it’s nothing that your team has done wrong. In fact you have a very good team especially Nicky.. she’s fantastic and it’s always a pleasure when she’s around! It’s nice to see your team try their hardest when machines go wrong etc and yeah.. not always possible for them to fix things but you have a lot on your plate Dave perhaps too much.. which means things get left for a longer than they used to be. hopefully things will get better for you which gives you more time to spend in the Kent arcades.
I don’t get down as much as I used to because life is so busy now and the 4hr trip there and back is just a killer. But when I do plan a trip i do look forward to seeing all the characters and staff.
We really appreciate what You, Amelia, The Girls and your team do behind the scenes etc to gives us the classic games and arcades that we’re lucky to be able to visit and play.
Hey if it wasn’t for one person creating the issues with classic arcades, we would be fully supportive. That person no longer is in the classic arena but has inspired others to be the same.
Personally I have the attitude of we are all in it together, and would much prefer alliance than under hand things that we have been victim of lately, I will leave that as that.
Percentages are something we pride ourselves on and we DO run the highest in the country, and people would soon see the difference if we altered ours. So I have to disagree with you on the percentage side, we have worked our socks off non stop with the highest percentages since day one, and almost 15 years later we still trade…
Our customers become our friends and we give everyone a fair game, and nobody gets put up against a poor payout in a classic machine acting like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
It’s sad that other establishments are so anti us, the door is always open and our ear is always willing to listen.
Fantastic job keeping them alive pal👍👍👍
Cant keep everyone happy dave keep up the hard work and will see u 1 day
Yes mate will be a great day my friend thanks for your continued support 🙏
@reelfruits You do a cracking job Dave & Amelia, and all the staff, and look forward to seeing you all at the BBQ in a few weeks time. Take care mate catch up soon 👏
After a comment like that I best reward you with a cash 21 to play lol
Oops did I leave my mess, well with what I lost you got paid to clean up😉
Let me tell you something Dave;
Fact 1. Highest %'s in the country,
Fact 2. First original wheel giving away 100's each week,
Fact 3. Free lunch (don't get that anywhere else)
I could list other things but won't until I release a bullet train of a vid stating all the facts.
Love ya and love the team.
P.s. the most knowledgeable engineer in the country for retro classics❤
Thanks for my £50 bonus on the wheel today love the wheel won loads over the time best give away in the arcades Dave. don't forget mazoma Bell got be top of the list please
Matt the pleasure was all mine seeing you and you was the second £50 winner today mate. Mazooma Belle must come back out to Maidstone I totally agree mate. Good to see you mate - stay lucky
@@reelfruits thanks good to catch up mate I even won at Chatham left with big bag of £1 coins 😆😂😆 there was no stopping me today
I think most people who visit your arcades appreciate what you & your staff do Dave, I certainly do that's for sure. Being able to play & film my favorite machines for hours on end is such fun. Like you said someone's got to preserve history especially Gold Rush lol & no one does it better than you. Keep up the great work.
Bless you thanks for the lovely comment, it’s pure love doing this, and long may we continue 🙏
I think you all do an amazing job.
I do miss that place, for me, Gravesend and Maistone were the most rememberable experiences I've ever had. Great memories, great times.
Thanks Shocky, it’s probably about time your welcomed back mate - it’s been long enough I would say tbh. Will check with the guvnor lol. Would have to exclude tonbridge and Chatham for another 2/3 yrs though, possibly more only because in your time you was there a fair bit. I know it’s draconian thinking but you know from working with us it’s all about the players and never want the wrong impression etc. drop me a message. Gravesend (what I call our ghost arcade) I often think about…
@reelfruits Hello Dave, it's been a while, I really hope you're all keeping well, I've been watching all your uploads for the last couple of months. If you could ask the governor for me, that would be brilliant, I'll drop you a message tomorrow. I totally under with regards to Tonbridge/Chatham. Thank you for replying, I appreciate that.
Good video upload again dave enjoyed watching it always like your vids great michines in there to look forward to the next one 👍
lol they have no plan, no script they are just as random as I lol! I enjoy doing them, it’s me you people and the camera
@@reelfruits lol yer true 👍
Thank you for the video, Dave. I wouldn't take anything you hear to heart it's the world we live in now. People are never happy it's easy to put things/people down, not so easy to be kind. I know how simple things like lamps not working upset you from chats we have had, and that shows how busy you and your staff really are because if you had 30 hour days, they would be replaced keep up the great work
Yes your spot on mate, ok I may be a little perfectionist but this one was for the team to thank them and any flack should come to me not them. 30 hour days now there’s a thought - that would mean I could sleep!!
@reelfruits no if you had 30-hour days, you would find more stuff to do, and you know it 😀
@@brucepratt9853 lol you know me too well 😂
You do an amazing job keeping these machines running and looking great
Thanks mate, it’s love through and through. So so much to do, always, but as the reels work hard, so must we
Love you Dave my brother ❤
Looking much better Dave all machines finally working.
Will give Golden Winner try next time on new 20p stake.
All machines are working yes, golden winner exceptional on 20p £5, 90% payout. Let the good times begin
Big shout to the team buddy+ how dare those who ridicule your wheel😮😂👍
Hello mate, was great seeing you the other day, brought back so many memories of when we used to go out playing everyday. I'll definitely give you a bell and come up more regularly. In fact I'm meeting Mr Cap in Maidstone tomorrow ( later this morning in fact) and we'll look in, in case you're there. Cheers mate
I hung on til about 12 then had to boot! Was wicked seeming you brommers, made me laugh when you asked if the dosh was chipped and there was two in it lol. The vamp as a 0.1 jury is out I guess hey
If your competitors hate you, you must be doing something right
Exactly 👍
Yes you have a very valid and good point 👍
Mate all your staff members are great just as the arcades would normally pop down to Maidstone once a month but hold the excitement for Bognor be seeing you in two weeks till then be safe 👍👍🎰🎰
Not long now my great friend, cannot wait! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Dave ,, don’t let anyone get you down mate ,, you Amelia and your team do a great job,, your always extremely friendly and attentive each time I visit you,, me being in Scotland I only normally manage down to you near Xmas, iv always had a fantastic time in your arcades and felt welcomed and appreciated for my visits mate ,, I will be down again this December again for a days play ,, get the up up and away onto the floor for Xmas Dave , leave the program that’s in the machine in it 🙏,,, just put it on automatic pay out with a £75 float so folks can try and hit the 1,s and 2,s on the hi-lo lottery feature to get the £75,, up up and away was much harder to hit than cash attack and only the odd person could hit it,,I bet it would make you extra money too because so many would play on it trying to try and hit it 😂😂😂and miss😂😂😂,,,see you soon mate 🎰👍
Love a trip to Maidstone.
Still waiting on a message about Snakes & Ladders.😉
Will be at Bognor Summer Party in a few weeks.👍 🎰
No hurry on the snakes mate I will speak to you over several burgers at the main event!!
Bangin' carpet!
What a arcade xxxxx if u think about it what a beautiful place
It’s incredibly close to my heart this one, they all are but this is known as the old flame, something that always runs through your mind lol
You have a hard time keeping those old machines running
They keep me busy but they are labours of love, each and every one of them!
Sad to read in the Coin Slot that your going to have to turn bognor to over 18s which should not be the case for a seaside arcade
I came last November with CAshman and JD coming to Bognor again in September hoping to persuade CAsh to take me to Fareham here's hoping😅
lol, you gotta go fareham, new mix going in very very soon too!!
I love playing the T7s when I go. I challenge anybody to check the %s against their local arcade. Just hit the 'i' or 'help' on screen button. Any game that isn't a set 88 will be on the higher option.
That’s it mate, as high as they go, they go! Need to get you that nudge bonanza out!
It’s not easy running your own business and trying to please customers , machines off it’s hard work your staff work hard and have a good boss ie you .
Ghostbuster ❤
Yes great machine that, will be out in Maidstone very soon!
Could you not hire in Electrician or someone who fixes machines one or two days a month? Place looks amazing
I have tried teaching people this, we have had an electronics guy in at Bognor, and other electrical man before but sadly they all cave under the various technology and constant battles
where are the two cashino exstreme gaming machines
One here, in the video next to ton up - right of reflex. Other one in my lock up and the third I know of is in my cousins gamesroom
@@reelfruits he will not sell it me i know him so was looking to go play the only one i don't have of exstreme gaming on epoch
To be fair, I’m not entirely sure why you needed to justify yourself obviously a lot of the machines are quite old and I’m sure people understand that or should understand that
I have never ever been to one of your establishments in fact, the only one I’ve been to is the new one that opened in Blackpool and that only because it’s by far the closest one to me if you weren’t so far away from the north east, I would have visited you by now as the selection machines look great
Thanks mate, it’s just idiots being motormouths and still having the nerve to be ‘nice’ to our faces. I will always stick up for my team, anyone wanting to sling mud should only do so at me, but be aware that I will catch it.
Thanks for your kind words seeing you some day 🙏
@@reelfruits yep get that bud I think people love retro slots and it’s good to see them in action again, one day may get up that way just wish they would open one or two up this way lol may be one day :)
@@djdan6693 never rule it out, if the hornets nest is stirred enough we may just do that!
@@reelfruits hope so really do would be good to have one or two more down this end in Newcastle or somewhere up there
Tic tac toe ?