Arcade & Gaming Centers AI Receptionist | Answer Every Call, Book Every Party | Frontdesk

BOOK MORE
PARTY RESERVATIONS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every missed call is a lost party booking. Every unanswered question is revenue walking out the door. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books birthday parties, handles group reservations, and answers gameplay questions—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Arcade & Gaming Centers

Incoming Call...

Customer

"Hi, I want to book a birthday party for 15 kids. Do you have availability this Saturday?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have our Premium Party Room available Saturday at 2 PM—includes unlimited gameplay and a party host. Can I reserve that for you?"

✓ Party Booked • Saturday 2 PM

The Problem

ARCADE & GAMING CENTERS
LOSE PLAYERS EVERY DAY

You're missing party bookings while you're on the floor. Parents call at 9 PM about birthday packages, and your staff can't keep up with phone inquiries during peak hours. There's a better way.

You Miss Party Bookings After Hours

A parent finds your arcade at 8 PM while planning their kid's birthday party, calls to ask about packages, and gets voicemail. By morning, they've already booked with the competitor who answered their questions instantly.

The Cost
$850/party
Lost per missed booking

Your Staff Is Overwhelmed During Peak Hours

While you're helping a family at the redemption counter, three more calls come in. Birthday party inquiries, game card questions, group event requests—your team can't manage the floor and answer every call. Customers get frustrated waiting, and you lose bookings.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
During busy weekends

Party Groups No-Show and You Lose Revenue

You block off your party room, prep the space, and assign staff. The group doesn't show up. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just lost revenue and wasted prep time.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for party bookings
$42,000
Lost annually in missed party bookings
45%
Of party inquiries happen after hours
2-3 days
Average response time to inquiries

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to booked party

24/7 Party Booking Chat

Parents visit your arcade website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies party requests, shows available packages, and books reservations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts party size, date, budget, and package preferences
  • Checks real-time availability for party rooms and time slots
  • Books parties directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking to book a birthday party for 15 kids. What packages do you have?"
AI
"Perfect! Our Deluxe Party Package includes 2 hours of gameplay, party room, pizza, and game tokens—$450 for 15 kids. Would you like to reserve a date?"
"Yes! This Saturday at 2pm works."
Party Reserved ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 2:00 PM • Deluxe Package
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! Thanks for calling FunZone Arcade. How can I help you today?"
Caller: "The basketball machine isn't working properly..."
AI: "I'll notify our technician right away. Can you tell me which machine—near the entrance or by the snack bar?"
✓ Service Ticket #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—machine issues, party inquiries, hours questions, group bookings. The AI understands context, creates service tickets, schedules parties, and escalates to staff only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates service tickets for machine issues automatically
  • Recognizes returning customers from CRM and references past visits

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When customers cancel or no-show parties, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their package preferences, and books a new date—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects cancellations and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules parties and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk from FunZone Arcade. I noticed we had to cancel your Deluxe Party for Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do next Saturday instead?"
✓ Party Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM • Deluxe Package
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Package Preference
Deluxe Party • 15 kids • $450
Party Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Party Reserved

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, party booking, service request—automatically creates and updates customer profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every customer and booking.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to party completion
  • Syncs with calendar, tickets, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire customer journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and birthday party promotions based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and party reminder sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-party confirmation email sent
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-party feedback ready
Birthday club signup queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Party Email
"Hi Sarah! Your Deluxe Party is confirmed for Saturday. Here's what to expect and your party checklist..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your party tomorrow at 2pm..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-party confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and birthday club promotions—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on customer behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart party booking forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide customers through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for confirmations and upsell workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, package preference)
  • AI-guided completion for add-ons and special requests
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Party Booking Request
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Package (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Guest Count & Ages
→ Food & Cake Preferences
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and confirmation begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR ARCADE & GAMING CENTERS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your arcade. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking party reservations, handling game machine issues. They work together 24/7 to keep your venue full and customers happy.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Front Desk
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed bookings. Handles party inquiries, books event reservations, and creates game machine repair tickets automatically.

Phone Calls Party Booking Game Repairs
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies party leads, shows available time slots and packages, answers questions about games, activities, and food options instantly. Books birthday parties and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Package Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized party confirmations, event reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep customers engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Booking Teammate

Booking Assistant
Party & Event Forms

Pre-fills party booking forms from CRM data. Guides customers through package selection and food options. Triggers automation workflows when reservation is confirmed.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to party leads at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost bookings and keep customers engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with party hosts and regular customers. Sends party confirmations, event reminders, and answers questions about game tokens, packages, and special offers via text—98% open rate.

Party Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about party packages. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, game options, and food packages—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing party options.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed party host and customer data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by event, package, and booking status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Ticket Teammate

Auto Ticket Creator
Auto-Created

Customers don't submit tickets—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes game machine issues (broken joystick, jammed token slot, etc.), creates tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right technical staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a customer was frustrated, if a game machine issue was reported, if a party was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one customer from phone call to membership signup—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking to host a birthday party for 12 kids. Do you have any Saturday afternoon slots available?"
AI: "Yes! We have Saturday, March 9th at 2 PM available—2 hour party package, $450. Would you like to reserve that time?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Event Type
Birthday Party
Guest Count
12 kids
Party Date
March 9, 2024 • 2 PM
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, birthday party for 12 kids, $450 budget, March 9th date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

SAT AT 2 PM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 2 PM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Birthday Party
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 2:00 PM
Automation Sequence
1
Party Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Party confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-party email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the party is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and party package details—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Party Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your birthday party booking is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 PM..."
Party Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your party tomorrow! We're excited to celebrate with you..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday afternoon, Alex is at the mall. She completely forgot about the party. You're at your desk, see the missed booking in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 2:00 PM
AM
Alex Martinez
Birthday Party
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 2:16 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her birthday party for 12 kids, her $450 budget. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the birthday party on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Party Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
09
Saturday, 4:15 PM

THE PARTY
WAS PERFECT

Alex shows up for the rescheduled party. The kids have an amazing time. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-party follow-up emails get queued, the membership signup form is ready to send, and loyalty program workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just hosting great parties.

PARTY COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Birthday Party
Alex Martinez
Post-party sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Membership Application • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Saturday, 4:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the party. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a membership application from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the package she wants. The AI guides her through payment and emergency contact information right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The onboarding process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Party completed • Membership submitted
AI
"I remember your party! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about open play hours..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about bringing her kids for open play. She has a question about the hours. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her party and membership, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
March 20, 2024

ALEX BECOMES
A MEMBER

With the family package perfect for her needs, Alex completes her membership signup. The system automatically sends welcome emails, access card instructions, and special event invitations. Alex is officially a member.

MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE
Family Plus • $99/month
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex is thinking about coming this weekend. She has questions: "What time does open play start?" "Are there any special events this month?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! What time does open play start on Saturday?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Saturday open play is 10 AM - 8 PM. Your membership gives you unlimited access!"
Alex
"Any special events coming up?"
AI
"Yes! We have a retro game tournament on April 15th and family game night every Friday at 6 PM!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

MACHINE
NOT WORKING

Alex is at the arcade with her kids. One of the racing game machines isn't working. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a technical support ticket, and schedules it for Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
TICKET CREATED
Racing Game Malfunction
Scheduled: Monday, 9:00 AM
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May 5, 2024

TOURNAMENT
THIS SAT

There's a gaming tournament this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends event announcements, tournament reminders, special promotions, and new game updates. Members stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Member Event
Sent to All Members
EVENT
Retro Gaming Tournament
Saturday, May 10 • 2:00 PM • $500 Prize Pool
ANNOUNCEMENT
New VR Zone Opening
Virtual reality experiences coming next month!
PROMOTION
Member Appreciation Week
50% off all party bookings this week only!
✓ All members notified
No manual sending required
MEMBERSHIP RENEWED
March 20, 2025
Alex Martinez
Family Plus • $99/month
✓ Renewed for 12 months
Same package, same benefits
Why she renewed
"Amazing experience with support, kids love coming here, always know about cool events and tournaments"
18
March 20, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RENEWS

A year later, Alex renews. She had a great experience—technical issues were always handled quickly, questions were answered instantly, and she never missed an event. The same AI that helped her book the party kept her happy as a member. That's the full journey: customer to member to renewal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your arcade

Can it handle after-hours party booking calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies party inquiries, checks room availability, and books birthday parties and group events—all while your staff sleeps. No more missed opportunities at 2 AM.

How does it handle machine malfunction reports? +

The AI creates service tickets automatically, collects all details (game name, machine number, issue description, urgency), and routes them to your technicians. Critical machine failures can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce party no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before party reservations. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed bookings.

Can it book party rooms directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books party rooms instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does the party package selection work? +

After initial inquiries, customers automatically receive package details that are pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through food options, game card selections, and party add-ons. When confirmed, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including Square, ClubSpeed, EmbedSocial, and others. All data syncs automatically—party bookings, reservations, customer inquiries, and service tickets.

Can it handle multiple locations or arcade chains? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your locations, room availability, party packages, and game offerings. It can route calls based on location, handle multi-venue inquiries, and manage multiple arcades simultaneously.

What about game card issues and refund requests? +

The AI handles card issues 24/7, verifies customer information, and can coordinate with floor managers for credits or refunds. For urgent customer service matters, it immediately escalates to your on-duty team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your venue size and call volume. Most arcades see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased party bookings. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing party bookings at midnight. Start filling time slots while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."