For simulator centers
Golf & Racing Simulator Booking Software
Booking and billing software for golf simulator bays, racing rigs and flight sims, with each bay priced and timed on its own.
playdesk for simulator centers
Different simulators, one calendar
A golf bay, a racing rig and a flight sim don't cost the same to run, and they shouldn't cost the same to rent. In playdesk each simulator is its own space with its own rate, and they all sit on one calendar, so staff aren't checking three sign-up sheets.
Sessions bill by the minute from when the bay goes live. If a group of golfers wants another half hour and nobody's booked after them, they just keep playing. Coaching can be booked straight onto a bay's calendar, so a lesson and a walk-in never land in the same slot.
Live sessions
3 activeEvery simulator on one live calendar, each with its own price.
Before & after
What changes when you switch
The usual headaches at simulator centers, and how playdesk deals with each one.
Old way
Golf, racing and flight sims each with their own sign-up sheet.
With playdesk
Every simulator on one live calendar, each with its own price.
Old way
Bay time worked out by hand when the group comes to pay.
With playdesk
Bay time is billed by the minute, with pause and resume.
Old way
No idea whether the racing rigs earn as much as the golf bays.
With playdesk
Revenue and occupancy reports by bay and by simulator type.
Old way
Coaching sessions booked in a diary that doesn't know about walk-ins.
With playdesk
Coaching is booked against the same bay availability walk-ins see.
What you get
What simulator centers use most
Booking Management
Take bookings at the front desk and from customers with an account. Availability takes in your opening hours, your slot rules, other bookings and whatever is being played right now.
Point of Sale
Sell food, drinks and accessories against a running table, court or PC. Each order is linked to the right space, and can be linked to the right player too.
Session Management
The timer starts when the game does and the bill follows it. No stopwatch at the counter, and no arguing over how long a game ran.
Customer Wallet & Credit
Regulars can top up a wallet in advance or run a tab and pay later, up to a limit you set. Every top-up and payment is on a ledger.
Customer Records
See who your regulars are, what they book, how often they come in and what they spend.
Reports
Daily takings, what sold, and how busy each space was. The dashboard compares the period you pick with the one before it.
Pricing
Pricing for simulator centers
$14per simulator, per month
One plan with everything in it. You pay for the simulators you have, and if you add or close one, the next bill changes with it.
- No setup fee and no contract
- 14 days free, no card needed
FAQ
Questions about playdesk for simulator centers
How much does playdesk cost for simulator centers?
$14 a month for each simulator, with every feature included. A venue with 8 simulators pays $112 a month. There's no setup fee and no contract, and in some countries the price is lower.
Can I book different simulator types from one calendar?
Yes. Golf, racing and flight simulator bays are all booked and managed from the same calendar.
Can golf bays cost more on weekend evenings?
Yes. Set peak and off-peak rates by time of day and day of week for each bay.
Can customers book simulator bays online?
Yes. Customers with an account can book simulator bays themselves, and your front desk adds phone bookings and walk-ins to the same calendar. Everyone sees the same availability, and two people can't take the same slot.
Is session time billed automatically?
Yes. The timer starts with the session and bills the time actually played at that space's rate. Paused time isn't charged, and you can set a minimum charge. Nobody needs a stopwatch.
Does it include a point of sale?
Yes. Food, drinks, retail and add-ons go through the same POS and onto the same bill as the session. Kitchen orders show up in a live queue on the kitchen's screen.
Can I try playdesk before paying?
Yes. You get 14 days free, and you don't need a card to start.
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Get started
Ready to run your simulator centers on playdesk?
14 days free, and you don't need a card to start.
- Free 14-day trial
- No credit card required
- Cancel anytime