Scenario: I finally have a working combination teleporter/race/obstacle course game. I think its pretty fun - assorted visitors do too.

I was originally going to label it an "A-ticket" attraction - charge a pin to play, winner gets two pins. (Just try to explain that with the dictionary.) Several of the early testers suggested this was a bad idea - don't charge anything, just award a pin.

What is the general consensus of people about charging to play games?

What is the general consensus of people about charging to play games?
I think you have to decide what is more important to you: entertaining a lot of people and having a popular room, or getting something in return for your furniture/prize/time investment.

I'll never charge for my rooms, but I make enough credits in Fireworks (and doing the "NPC shuffle" once a day) to defray all of my operating costs. The thought has crossed my mind of using some ridiculously expensive item as a rationing device for admission into future Late Night shows, but I realize that would just make a bunch of people mad and I'm still on a quest to be "all things to all people". :D

Charging is probably a bit of a hassle too since you have to initiate a unique trade with every participant. Fortunately, they have at least made it so you can continue to operate your room at the same time you have a trading window open.

Good luck with whatever you decide...maybe try it both ways and find your own preference!

I think you should not do that because people on VMK well usually and probaly well go to another room.

Good timing - I was actually about to followup to let everyone know my results. Thank you MrGenie and "Zim and Gir" for your input.

Ultimately, I decided not to charge. I figured it would also slow the loading process, and its a hastle to manage that as it is. And I figured that I could scrape up enough to award 10 or so pins a night or something without going completely broke.

I was absolutely shocked to discover that some people were not only willing to pay, but to contribute to the cause. :) I think I have to figure out how I can fit a sponsor lounge and fastpass queue into my layout. (So in case you're on here, a big THANK YOU to vmkrules and Adventurekid.)

It really dpends on your gameing skills. If youre like me and you **** at the fireworks, and you already finished pirate,and jungleis no good fro you, charge a pin, award a furniture.

I think what your doing now,Prisoner, is the best thing! :)

I think what your doing now,Prisoner, is the best thing! :)

Nowadays I'm awarding posters.

And going broke nightly. {:

Still, I think its easier than trying to charge for the game. And I'm glad I can give anything out! But the "going broke nightly" part is kinda wearying.

I do not play (or hold, for that matter) any games that "charge" for the game. First of all, you can never trust the person on the other side. I went into a Falling Furniture game and this person kept losing and paying to still be in the game. But the owner of the room never gave the winner a prize! I would call that scamming.

btw: Prisoner, your game is amazing. Thank you.

I think if you want a popular room do not charge because people will leave if they have to pay. But if you want as Mr. Genie said something in return do charge!

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I've played your game and I think it's great. But if you charged people, you'd probably get a bunch of kids saying how unfair you are. But IMO it's worth an admission charge.

RoxaneFF