Arcade gaming levels up with state-of-the-art card technology
MANILA, Philippines - Premium arcade attraction Q Power Station takes gaming a notch higher with the launch of a more efficient, user-friendly tap card system from Intercard Inc., a market leader in stored value cards in the amusement industry in North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Australia.
The new Q Power Station Cards boast the latest Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies. These are more commonly found in smartphones, laptops, and other devices and mobile payment schemes that exchange information with a single tap or wave.
Q Power Station was the first amusement center in the country to use a tap card system, shortly after it opened in 2001. Unlike old swipe cards that use magnetic strips similar to bank ATM cards, tap card technology causes less delays during payment and enables checking of load with just a single tap of the card. Aside from keeping the cashier windows free from long lines, this contactless technology also saves time and makes the gaming experience easier and more frequent to enjoy.
The latest, cutting-edge card technology today also gives customers the freedom to purchase their cards in one store location, register to activate them, and use them in other Q Power Station branches.
Redemption ticket points can now also be stored and tracked with more accuracy. After the tickets are counted, the amount automatically appears in one’s card data—no need to keep redemption ticket receipts, which can be lost or damaged. With this new system, ticket receipts will no longer be issued as well, and gamers can actually contribute to the environment with less paper usage.
To complement the new system, newly designed and more feature-laden Q Power Station play cards have also been introduced. The Zap Premiere Card and the Yeyo Q Card, featuring two cute and cuddly characters, are filled with more bonus load, free games, privileges, and cool features, to continue giving game enthusiasts the ultimate entertainment experience.
To get quick updates on promos and events, a Quick Response (QR) code is printed at the back of each card. Simply download a QR code reader app on any smartphone, scan the code, and get connected to www.facebook.com/QPowerStation.
Die-hard gamers can avail of the Zap Premiere card for only P100 and enjoy the benefit of data being preserved in their cards. This means that if one loses their card, all they have to do is to report it at any Q Power Station branch, purchase a new card, and request a transfer of their load balance and redemption ticket points to the new card. The Yeyo Q Card meanwhile is the most affordable way for gamers to avail of amazing privileges for only P50.00.
As a way of extending gratitude to loyal Q Power Station gamers, old VIP and regular cards can be exchanged for the new Zap Premier and Yeyo Q cards for free until October 31.
For information, visit www.qpowerstation.com.ph or follow Q Power Station on www.twitter.com/qpowerstation.
