Company Research Report: Player One Amusement Group

Company Overview

Name: Player One Amusement Group (P1AG)

Mission: No specific mission statement is provided. The company positions itself as a leader and total solution provider in the amusement sector, focusing on selling, distributing, operating, and servicing new and used amusement equipment.

Founded: Formed in 2016

Founders: Created through the merger and acquisition of six companies: Starburst Coin Machines, Brady Starburst, Premier Amusements, Tricorp, SAW, LLC, and Dandy Amusements International Inc.

Key People:

John Kolliniatis, Chief Executive Officer

Tom Gioia, Chief Financial Officer

Jim Smiley, Vice President, USA Sales

Blair Schopp, Vice President, P1AG Canada

Tres Sprinkle, Vice President, US West Operations

Joe Ingui, Vice President, US Eastern Operations

Delia Ganescu, Executive Director, Finance & Accounting

Tom Clark, Senior Director of Merchandising & Products

Headquarters: No specific information available.

Number of Employees: Approximately 300 team members with 21 offices across North America.

Revenue: No specific revenue information available.

Known for: P1AG is known for being one of the largest distributors and operators of arcade games in North America, supplying and servicing games for amusement centers.

Products

Arcade Games: Offering a full spectrum of arcade games from leading manufacturers, distributed across over 30,000 locations in North America.

Flexible Options: Revenue share partnerships, game sales, game rentals, and leasing programs.

Service & Support: Ongoing support including game rotation, parts, service, merchandising, prize recommendations, and real-time reporting.

Consultation & Design: Provides expert consultation on game room planning, game mix selection, and layout design.

Key Products

1. Arcade Game Sales: Offers new and used arcade games for residential and commercial use, including:

Pool Tables

Pinball Machines

Air Hockey

Foosball Tables

Classic Arcade Games

2. Home Games: Includes a wide array of products such as:

New Releases:

Avatar: The Battle for Pandora Pinball Collectors Edition

Avengers Infinity Quest Pinball Premium

Classic Games:

MS Pac-Man / Galaga Home Game

Recent Developments

New Products Launched:

Launch of four new prize drop games featuring wrestling and MMA legends at IAAPA.

Partnerships: No specific new partnerships detailed beyond existing relationships with various amusement centers.

Acquisitions: OpenGate Capital completed the acquisition of Player One Amusement Group on February 2, 2024.

Other Developments: The company celebrated the grand opening of a new arcade and birthday party center in November 2024.

Summary

Player One Amusement Group has established itself as a premier provider of amusement solutions with a comprehensive range of arcade games and services tailored for both commercial and residential clients. With a focus on providing expert consultation, flexible financial options, and a revenue-sharing model, P1AG offers end-to-end amusement services to thousands of locations across North America. As an industry leader, the company continues to expand its influence through strategic acquisitions and the introduction of innovative gaming experiences.