Good morning Zhin!
Welcome to your third time as a part-timer!
Good morning!
I’m glad to be back, I'm excited
because we are in front of something
that I'm very excited about.
Yeah, so any guesses what you'll be doing today?
Let me think, I think it's a tough guess, guys.
It's like if I look there, it's Timezone.
So it's either I'm going to be like working at Timezone or
I will be part of the games.
So, today you'll be joining the Fun Squad at Timezone!
Okay, I didn't know that there was such a thing called
the Fun Squad.
But the last time that I actually went to an arcade was
probably 20 years ago.
I think, at that point, in time when I was growing up,
there wasn't such a thing as
a PS5.
So to enjoy ourselves,
we will actually go to Timezone to play arcade games like,
[mimicking Dance Dance Revolution]
Let's meet your mentor, Jeremy!
Hello!
Hi Jeremy!
I'm Jeremy.
Nice to meet you!
I'll be your mentor for today.
Okay.
So I'm a venue executive, also known as a supervisor.
We will usually delegate tasks to our Fun Squad members,
and if they ever require any assistance,
we'll be there to guide them.
So on a day to day basis,
we'll usually work with our technicians
to perform a game maintenance check,
and we will also work closely to ensure that the games provide
a great guest experience.
Then as the day progresses,
we usually top up the games
that we shall later teach you on how to do, as well.
- Alright. - Then to assist the guests,
at the end of the day.
Okay.
Are you ready?
Of course!
Alright, let's go!
Let's get you changed.
Alright, let's go.
[chaos ensues]
So we are a total of four zones.
This is our weapon zone.
What we have here is our main attraction, which is Dog Empire.
So, usually, our Fun Squad members,
they are tasked to look at the games.
They make sure it's topped up
and the playing field is also adjusted,
so that every guest will have their fair winning chance of
getting a toy.
Okay [x3]
So this is Zone 2.
So our main attractions are usually Big Sweet Land
and Arkadia,
which later you'll experience.
And then over here is our racing theme.
So, if you like the thrill of racing,
it actually provides a fun and competitive theme.
Then, over here is more of the carnival games,
if you want to earn some tickets.
Alright, then this is Zone 3.
Okay.
So known for our casket games and it’s also our
music games as well.
- Casket games? - Cascade games.
Take it like a waterfall of items,
where if you reach the end of the pit, you get bonuses.
Oh, casCADE games!
I thought casket, you know like the...
This is what I like to play.
Are you challenging?
Can!
So the last zone is a mixture of classic games.
But the one that really attracts people is Hillbilly.
The next one is where people always go to, is the bumper car.
- Wow. - Yes.
Alright, so with that being said, I hope you're ready.
Because we're going to give you a challenge.
Hope you have been listening.
I have, I have.
I'm very confident, especially after the workout just now.
I'm all pumped to be a part of the Fun Squad.
So this is going to be our challenge.
Your're going to have to find all these games under three minutes.
- Three minutes? - In the venue, yes.
So the challenge is going to start in three, two, one.
Let's go!
I expect him to find four.
Woah!
Asphalt Nine: Legends
Got it.
I think he should be fine.
He shouldn't struggle too much.
Eh?
What the--
I just made one round?
I cannot even.
Hillbilly’s! Hillbilly’s!
Hungry Hippos.
Dance Dance...
Revolution.
I'm left with
O...
Ohun...
Ohunito Sun
Oh!
Ice.
Ohin...
Oh...
Oh Honito-san.
What is Demolition Icing, sia?
Where is this?
It’s Demolition King.
How is it Demolition King?
It's icing.
If you're watching this, if you think that it is “Icing”,
instead of “King”, please subscribe and help me out.
Alright, so how did you do?
I was sweating, but I got five.
That's good.
I was expecting you to get four.
Wow!
I got all except for this.
Demolition King.
When you read it, do you see “King” or “Icing”?
I see “King”.
It's actually right beside the bumper car area.
I exceeded your expectation.
Remarkable.
Alright, so welcome to our stock room.
So this stock room consists a lot of things.
We got the big plushies,
then after that we got the drinks as well.
So all of them you can actually find it in this stock room
to fill it up at the claw games.
Oh, okay.
For the games we're gonna top up is the Big Sweet Land.
So we're gonna have to gather some of the items,
then we're gonna top it up.
So as an associate that
competed five out of six in the previous challenge,
can I get any prize?
I can help you make it easier for you to win the prize.
Okay.
It is on.
I'm excited for that, but first we need to go and fill up the...
Big Sweet Land.
Let's go.
Alright, so this is Big Sweet Land,
and this is where we're gonna top up
all the confectionaries and plush.
We usually just remove the platform,
then we can start from scratch.
So we'll try to do a display.
Okay, okay.
So usually I like to do it like this.
One plush on top, one plush at the bottom.
Then it's at the side,
confectionaries.
You can try to be cute a bit, you can put a box.
- Wah, must display everything? - Yep.
So roughly something like that.
Then for the playing field itself,
we will try to adjust it in the middle
so the scoot will actually be able to grab the plushies
and drop at the platform.
How often do you restock?
The rule of thumb is 60% confectionaries and 40% plushies.
So we try not to overlook.
Aiyah, so cute, this one.
This one I put on top.
Then I think kids will like the cute ones like this.
Nice, you follow the colour.
Ah, that is what I intended actually, the colour scheme.
And then maybe add a bit of a pop colour like pink,
some sweets to sprinkle at the top.
Yeah, display.
Oh, chocolate, this one.
Kinder Bueno is very nice (here).
I think whoever gets this one is very lucky.
It's a wholesome.
It's got nut, it's got chocolate, it's got sweets, it's got plushies.
Food touch he actually passed,
but usually I try to avoid the wrapper.
It gives a bit of a messy look, but that's still okay.
Yeah, I'm more of an organised mess.
Okay, okay.
So after stocking up the games,
we also have to ensure that the games are clean.
Okay.
- So that's what we're going to be doing. - Alright.
Okay.
So, basically, what I'm supposed to do is
to make sure that it's safe for people to actually play the game.
Therefore, I'm wiping like the...
So I'm wiping the areas where,
there is a lot of point of contact.
This is called multitasking.
You are resting,
but at the same time, you are also wiping.
This one like I wiping my own motorbike la sial.
I'm going to be a mat rempit for a minute, guys.
Jeremy, am I doing a good job?
Okay, we are finally on our lunch break
after all that running around.
So Jeremy, as we eat our lunch,
maybe I'll chit chat with you a little bit.
You know, because we must work with the supervisor very closely.
Yay!
So how long have you been working here actually?
Around a year and a half already.
Oh wow, that's pretty long.
- Okay, by the way, can I dip some cheese sauce? - Can, of course.
So as a Timezone employee,
do we get to play the games for free?
Every month you get a complimentary credit of $50.
- $50? - Yes.
So which game will give you the most tickets?
[chuckles] Hungry Hippo.
Hungry Hippo?
Yes, Hungry Hippo.
Do you notice when you're at a venue,
you’ll smell something different?
There's a scent.
The only thing I smell
is my own sweat from the running.
But there is like a fresh scent.
It's sort of like a lavender smell.
So some of the guests also will usually ask,
“Oh, where's this supplier from?”,
“Where do you get this scent?”
Oh wow, they actually asked about the scent of Timezone.
Oh that's so interesting, I did not know that.
So weird, they ask about the scent
but they never ask about the game.
That's all that I have for this interview.
We just have our lunch and then
get ourselves energized for the next challenge.
Can. Get filled up.
Yeah, that's the worst.
See, even when he's saying that he's smiling, you guys.
Maybe after this, I'll also be smiling.
So this is the party room
and I'll leave you to Ayu.
So she'll be in charge of all the party items, the setting up.
So I'll leave her to you, you'll be in good hands.
Okay, I will not disappoint you, sir.
No worries.
Party time!
Today, we have a party going on at 4PM.
I'm going to challenge you to set up exactly like in party room A
to party room B.
- Wow. - Yeah.
Is this one for half an hour? One hour?
No, it's just going to take about 5 to 10 minutes.
5 to 10 minutes, guys.
Okay, she is an experienced party person.
I am new, you know, but I will take that challenge up gladly.
But actually Ayu, how do I start?
So I will give you a list and then you just follow the list.
Yeah, there’s no need for you to worry.
Okay, sounds pretty easy.
Alright, let's get it done.
Okay, so based on the list,
it is Sarah's 8th birthday party, 15 packs.
Tables are set up correctly and neatly, pretty much.
That's amazing.
15 packs.
Let me check if there's 15.
One, two, three, four, five.
And then I have to do this
because I feel like they also put it five.
First thing is to change from Benjamin to Sarah.
S-A...
Wow, there's no A.
So what I'm going to use is the “@” sign.
She's a little bit quirky.
She's fun.
Check the balloons are well inflated.
Room is clean, yes.
15 people.
One, two, three, four, five.
(PD) 8 minutes already!
I will make it to 10.
Here, I can do like a flower pattern.
Actually, the other side is empty.
This one is the birthday girl and the family seat.
That one is the friend who she doesn't like.
Since it's empty, I let them read something.
This one is
surprise.
I'll go underneath.
I think I’ll put it here.
When she comes, I’ll hold (it).
Alright, now that the party room is already done,
what do you guys think?
A bit messy, but quite creative.
I mean in a logic where
they can just take anywhere they want to take.
Yes, exactly.
That was the concept of mine.
Birthday should be free and easy.
Everybody needs to be fair, right?
I think you could actually put the sweets in a basket.
Give a more presentable look.
But overall, I kind of like where you're going.
Inspired by the Big Sweet Land,
the way you described it, you know?
Alright, so we have bowling alleys
at Timezone Orchard Xchange.
So we got two types.
One of the mini ones.
Then another one is like interactive bowling.
Oh,
so do you have this in the other outlets?
No, this is one of the only ones now.
Because I see the bowling alley got lights?
There are actually animations where you throw a ball,
every ball is a different experience.
Wow, that is actually really cool.
It's like you have a game within a game.
I don't know whether I want to play bowling or
I want to play the game on the floor.
I want to watch the music video.
But then you have another thing that is quite special here
which is like games, right?
So we got one function where you select the Mad Toons.
You actually take a photo or a selfie.
Then this animation or this character
will actually do silly things whenever you score a strike.
Oh my god, can I try?
Can, of course.
Okay, there we go.
Oh my god! They took my--
(laughs)
So you got to do the first one.
Okay.
So you make a smiley.
Then you shoot.
And then I have to do a sad face.
Yep.
This one is bad side.
My face is there.
[groans]
There's a timer.
Okay, okay.
(Zhin) It's my face.
Alright, so now we are at the back alley
of the bowling.
So usually that's where...
I think you’ve never been here before, right?
No.
So the ball that was stuck in my lane just now,
you can actually take it out and rectify it.
Can.
Okay.
So, usually, this kind of error doesn't really occur.
But when it does, we’ll try to rectify it.
- Interesting... - Then once you're done,
you can actually move on to the next exciting game
which is Bumper Car.
Ooo, alright.
Alright, so welcome to the Bumper Car
at Orchard Xchange.
So this is the iconic one.
A lot of guests would love to play this.
So your task today is going to facilitate the games.
You're gonna have to park the cars all the way back.
Can I just push?
No.
Huh, really?
You're gonna have to ride it.
What?
Okay.
I will do my best.
I hope I don’t take too long.
Okay, I'm gonna start now.
Okay.
Must I wear a seat belt for every Bumper Car?
Yes.
- Every time. - Wow!
I think I would love to be on this station
for my entire shift.
Let me do a drift.
Whoa.
What a champ.
All done, sir.
Nice, you did very well.
Before every game starts,
you have to read through a briefing.
Then you have to use a microphone,
because some guests may not be able to hear.
So this helps to amplify your voice.
So you can hold on to the script.
And then whenever you give an announcement or briefing,
you have to sound lively.
No, I will not embarrass you.
Don’t worry.
It's okay.
Okay, ready.
Welcome to Times...
You need to activate it.
Hi guys.
Welcome to Timeszone Orchard,
our bumper car attraction.
We're excited to have you here today.
Let me just explain how to operate the bumper car
to ensure that you have the best experience possible.
To go forward, you will have to push both levers forward.
If you guys have any issues,
give me a wave and I will stop the ride.
Are you guys ready to have a bumpy ride?
(PD) No!
Let me ask you again.
Are you guys ready to have a bumpy ride?
(PD) No!!
You out.
That was good.
Good ah?
That was good.
Very energetic.
Welcome to Arcadia, our last game.
And then we have a few genre of games where you can get to play.
So I'll be teaching you on how to set it up.
Okay.
So you're going to need the controller
and then the weapon.
So you just need to turn on the controller
by holding down this button.
Then just slot it in.
Assemble.
Okay.
After that, usually we have to facilitate a script
in the back of our mind
because there's no script like the bumper car.
So depending on the games that they select,
from there, we just come up with our own imagination.
So for example, maybe like a pirate game.
There will be a silent, a brief silence,
then that's where you go,
“Alright!”,
“Ahoy, matey! Welcome to the pirate ship!”
Are you feeling the ahoy matey?
You must say it together with me,
“Ahoy, matey!”
Okay, alright.
Let me just give you the gun first.
Alright.
Set it up for you.
Then you assist her, to put on the headset.
Okay.
Are you ready to
get into the world of the pirate?
Ahoy, matey!
So you can actually tighten and loosen.
Okay, let me know when to stop.
Ah, yeah!!
Do you feel comfortable, ma'am?
Do you feel comfortable?
Do you feel comfortable, milady?
Usually, you ask whether they can see anything inside as well.
Can you also see anything inside, milady?
I see mountains.
Okay, that's good.
Okay, that is fantastic.
Enjoy and may the quest be in your favour
and may you turn out victorious.
Go for it!
Shoot!
You're doing such a good job.
Are you able to see a character?
Yeah.
Okay, then you can point at it and then you
push the trigger.
Go forward.
Turn around.
Yeah, you're doing a good job--
Alright, good job.
- Thank you. - So...
A few pointers to keep note:
I believe that the way you structure it,
it doesn't have to be too direct.
It can be more imaginative,
like calling out directions.
So look to your left, look to your right.
Go forward.
Turn around.
Yeah, you're doing a good job--
Good afternoon, everyone.
I am Zhin, a member of the Fun Squad
and I would like to welcome you to Timezone.
A place to take time off and get in the zone.
Brave the currents and reel in some of the strongest fishes
on Ace Angler.
And soak in some water fun
while hunting mythical dragons on Dragon Hunter.
Thank you.
It's okay.
It's fine.
I will help you.
Oh, you go.
You wait.
Alright, Zhin, thank you so much for today.
I really hope you learned a lot.
Remarkable.
It's one thing we achieved.
You hear that?
Remarkable.
But I also want to say thank you so much, Jeremy,
for having me at Timezone and
letting me be part of the Fun Squad.
I think I really learned a lot from you today and
I think you’re an amazing supervisor,
so thank you so much and yeah,
hopefully, next time if I come here, I can find you.
Can!
For free games.
I see how.
Okay, I'm finally done for the day and honestly,
it has been an incredible experience.
I think it's really incredible how the Fun Squad
really tried to immerse every single customer
into the games that they actually have.
Like the Fun Squad is really a fun squad.
Some of the interesting things that I picked up is
how to actually fix the bowling ball
if it gets stuck in like the pit or whatsoever.
The other one was definitely
making the announcement for the bumpy cars
because there were a lot of specific instructions,
kind of tied to the safety of the bumpy cars itself.
But I think the challenge is to make it really fun.
So that's something that I learned today,
to make sure that it is still safety briefing
but at the same time fun.
(PD) Good job for today', Zhin!
since you worked so hard,
we're going to let you play hard too.
Oh my god.
How much is inside?
$200.
What?
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Now it's my turn to play.