After 14 years and deployments in 200+ venues, I have learned what works and what does not. These 7 pro tips from veteran arcade owners represent the collective experience of operators who have successfully protected their fish tables against cheating.
1. Install Before You See a Problem
The best time to install anti-cheat protection is before you see a loss. The second best time is now. Operators who wait until they confirm cheating have already lost weeks or months of revenue. Installation is quick and cost-effective. There is no downside to early protection.
2. Start with Your Highest-Revenue Machine
If you are on a budget, protect your most profitable machine first. A cheater will attack the machine that offers the highest payout potential. Protecting your top earner gives you the best return on your protection investment.
3. Check Device Logs Weekly
The device event log tells you what is happening in your arcade. Review it every week. An empty log may mean the device is not positioned correctly. A full log may mean you are under active attack. Either way, you need the information.
4. Combine Hardware with Staff Training
Hardware catches electronic cheating. Staff training catches physical manipulation and unusual player behavior. The two together provide complete protection that neither can achieve alone.
5. Rotate Device Positions Periodically
Move your devices to different machines every few months. This ensures all machines get periodic protection and helps you identify which machines are most targeted.
6. Keep a Baseline Report
Before installing protection, document your current payout discrepancies for each machine. This baseline lets you measure the actual improvement after installation. Without a baseline, you are guessing at your results.
7. One Device Per 2-3 Machines
A single Gen2 covers 2-3 fish tables in a typical layout. Plan your deployment accordingly. Overlapping coverage is better than gaps between devices.
If your fish table is showing signs of cheating losses, send me a message with your machine model and a photo of your setup. I will do a quick remote check for free. Every device comes with a money-back guarantee, official invoice, express shipping, and 1-on-1 technical support.
WhatsApp / WeChat / Phone: +86 158 1582 1587 — Engineer Wang
To discuss the best anti-cheat strategy for your specific arcade setup, message me directly. I offer a free remote diagnostic session — send me your machine model and I will tell you what is going on.