A Real-World Winter Case Study Using Two Units and Two Upgrades at a Single Event | Christmas on Euclid 2025

How Two Units and Two Upgrade Configurations Generated Paid Municipal Rental Revenue During the Christmas Season

This winter case study examines how the City of Ontario deployed two MEGA Maze Arena units side by side, each running a different upgrade configuration, to drive ticketed revenue at the same event. One unit operated as the Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt Maze rented at $1,450, while the second ran Santa’s Toy Workshop rented at $1,100, along with the base MEGA Maze rental — for a total of $3,550 in rental revenue for a single afternoon at Christmas on Euclid 2025.
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With minimal staffing requirements and a centralized punch-based wristband system controlling access, both maze units delivered steady participation and repeat play throughout the event. The combination of low labor, high throughput, and unified ticketing made the inflatable maze rentals a major revenue generator for the City of Ontario and a clear real-world example of how this model performs during the Christmas season.

Two Seasonal Upgrades Performed Side by Side at a Municipal Event

​What Was Deployed and How It Performed

At Christmas on Euclid 2025, the City of Ontario rented two MEGA Maze Arena units for the afternoon, operating them side by side with different winter-themed upgrades to drive seasonal engagement and ticketed participation. One rental unit operated as the Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt Maze, a walk-through experience built around exploration and winter-themed objectives that encouraged steady movement and high-volume participation from families and mixed-age groups. The second rental unit ran Santa’s Training Workshop, a reaction-based challenge where guests played the role of Santa’s elves, racing the clock to complete tasks through fast, repeatable gameplay.

Together, the two rental concepts delivered complementary experiences — one paced and exploratory, the other fast and competitive — keeping both units active throughout the afternoon. Integrated into the same punch-based wristband system, the rented attractions allowed guests to move easily between experiences while continuing to redeem punches, generating ticketed revenue for the City and demonstrating how seasonal themes paired with a low-labor, high-throughput rental setup perform in a real municipal environment.

$3,550 in One Afternoon: Why This Winter Setup Works

Low Labor, High Throughput, and Real December Revenue Using Two MEGA Maze Rentals

At Christmas on Euclid 2025, two MEGA Maze Arena units rented for one afternoon generated $3,550 in rental revenue for the event producer. Those same two units went on to generate significantly more as ticketed attractions for the City of Ontario under a punch-based wristband system — proving both sides of the opportunity: rental income and pay-per-play performance.
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From an operator standpoint, this setup is simple and efficient. Three to four crew members handled load-in, setup, operation, and teardown for both units. Once running, the attractions required minimal hands-on labor while maintaining steady participation due to high throughput and short play cycles.

What the December Math Looks Like

This is where the opportunity becomes obvious:

• 1 afternoon rental: $3,550
• 4 weekends in December:
  – 8 rentals total (Saturday + Sunday)
• December rental potential:
  – 8 × $3,550 = $28,400 in rental revenue
• All with the same core crew, same inventory, same footprint

​That math doesn’t include ticketed upside when the units are operated directly at pay-per-play events — where revenue can exceed the rental fee itself, as demonstrated at Christmas on Euclid.

Where This Model Performs Best

This setup works especially well for venues and events that need visible, high-capacity attractions that keep lines moving:

• Community fairs and holiday markets
• School and district events
• Family Entertainment Centers (FECs)
• Christmas tree farms and seasonal venues

​Operators can deploy the MEGA Maze as:

• a pay-per-play attraction, or
• a rented feature for cities, companies, and even

Why the MEGA Maze Scales

The real strength of the MEGA Maze Arena is that December is just one chapter. These two winter upgrades perform extremely well during the Christmas season, but the base unit converts into multiple configurations year-round, allowing the same inventory to generate revenue across different seasons, themes, and markets.
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For entrepreneurs, bounce house operators, FEC owners, and entertainment providers, one MEGA Maze can support the purchase of a second, turning into a scalable, repeatable business model. With one or two units, operators aren’t just adding another inflatable — they’re building a business-in-a-box that adapts to holidays, festivals, corporate events, and beyond.

Considering This Model for a Rental Business?

This case study shows what’s possible when a high-throughput, low-labor attraction is deployed strategically during the winter and Christmas season. The same MEGA Maze Arena setup used at Christmas on Euclid can be adapted for other seasonal events, venues, and operating models — whether rented to cities and producers or operated as a pay-per-play attraction.

For operators evaluating scalable inventory, seasonal earning potential, and long-term flexibility, this model offers proven performance backed by real numbers.
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Contact us to discuss how this fits into an existing rental operation, or call 888-788-1233 to talk through real-world use, labor, and revenue potential.