The services of Joystix Classic Games and Pinballs have proven to be more than just a novelty in the meetings and events industry. To the contrary, the childhood nostalgia associated with arcade games sets the stage for relaxed fun and provides meeting planners with a new, cutting-edge option for corporate meetings.

According to Joystix owner Charles Kalas, finding creative ways to develop team-building events shows an invested interest in the company’s goals and employees. “It shows that you’re looking out for them when you can plan an event they can enjoy.”

Unlike other event venues that feature arcade games that are operated by tokens and passes, Joystix works on a free-play system that allows for non-stop, continual fun. With a maximum capacity of 300 people, the showroom is a great space for large groups and for meeting planners to capitalize on entertainment value on a set budget.

The Joystix showroom is an event venue unlike no other in the city. The available arcade titles cover a rich gaming history of more than 30 years, from classic favorites like Pac-man to the latest and trendiest names like Guitar Hero to one-of-a-kind vintage titles that can’t be found anywhere else. Two-hundred-and-fifty machines provide a variety of game play, from action-adventure to first-person shooters.

Games are linked so that players can engage in a greater level of competition with one another, which is the type of team-building activity that fosters camaraderie and friendship between players.

The showroom now features a newly completed lounge and bar area, where business professionals can enjoy their favorite beverages in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Plasma televisions feature the latest sports games while the lounge’s internet jukebox features more than one million songs, making for a complete evening of recreational fun.

Joystix is a perfect facility for hosting a satellite event or for combining entertainment options, as the compound is directly adjacent to Minute Maid Park and in the heart of downtown Houston. Planners can integrate a session of gaming at Joystix with an Astros baseball game, a dinner at any of downtown’s premier restaurants, or a stopover at any of the bars or lounges in the immediate vicinity. 

If you’re a planner who’s looking for a particular game or a set of machines that can help you develop a theme for an event, Joystix can help you locate your missing gem if it’s not already in their extensive collection. Individual machines can be rented and transported to the meeting facility of your choice, which has become a popular option for trade shows looking to add individual character to their stations.

In the coming months, Joystix is planning to expand its enterprise by opening a meeting room on the second floor of the facility. This upper-level room will feature flexible meeting space for conference- and classroom-style functions, as well as the latest audiovisual technology, including HD projections for professional-level presentations.

To make reservations or to find out more about Joystix’s extensive inventory of arcade games, call 713-224-2225 or visit www.joystixgames.com.