# wakesys
> Booking, waiver, and POS software for activity parks and entertainment venues

## What is wakesys?
wakesys is a booking and waiver management system built by park operators for park operators. Guests book in 60 seconds on their phone, sign waivers before arriving, and check in with one tap. No more check-in queues, no more paper waivers, no more clunky software.

## Industries Served
- Trampoline parks and jump parks
- Aqua parks (inflatable water parks)
- Wakeboard and cable parks
- Adventure parks, ropes courses, and ziplines
- Climbing gyms
- Indoor playgrounds, soft play, and play cafes
- Family Entertainment Centers (FECs)
- Escape rooms
- Laser tag arenas
- Mini golf courses
- Axe throwing venues
- Padel courts and racket sport clubs
- Ice rinks and skating arenas
- Roller skating rinks
- Surf parks and wave pools

## Core Features
- 60-second mobile booking with Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Digital waivers signed before arrival (integrated into booking, not separate)
- Group booking with shareable claim links (perfect for birthday parties)
- iPad POS with Stripe Terminal for walk-in sales
- One-tap check-in with visual waiver status (green = ready)
- Real-time capacity management
- Birthday party packages that book themselves
- Corporate event and team building booking
- Embeddable booking widget for any website

## What Makes wakesys Different
- **Pre-arrival waivers**: Guests sign during booking, not at check-in. Eliminates 15-minute queues.
- **Birthday party workflow**: Host books, shares link, each parent claims tickets and signs waivers independently.
- **Built by operators**: Founded by people who run their own parks and understand the daily chaos.
- **Mobile-first**: 80% of bookings are on phones. The booking flow is built for thumbs.
- **Simple for staff**: No training manual required. Green dot = guest is ready.

## Key Statistics
- 60-second average booking completion time on mobile
- 80% of guest bookings happen on mobile devices
- 15+ venue types supported across 4 continents
- Pre-arrival waiver completion eliminates 15-minute check-in queues
- 12 kids, 12 waivers, zero stress — birthday party workflow handles it all

## Pricing
Free for all of 2026. No credit card required. No setup fees.

## Company
- Founded by Chris Hilbert, operator of Charleston Aqua Park since 2019
- Built by park operators for park operators
- Launched in 2025
- Available in English, German, and French

## Integrations
- Stripe (online payments and in-person POS via Stripe Terminal)
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Embeddable booking widget (works on WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow)

## Compared To
wakesys is an alternative to ROLLER Software, FareHarbor, Aluvii, CenterEdge, Checkfront, PeekPro, bookingkit, and other venue management platforms. It's 2-5x cheaper and built specifically for activity venues rather than generic tours or retail.

## Links
- Website: https://www.wakesys.com
- Book a demo: https://www.wakesys.com/contact
- Pricing: https://www.wakesys.com/pricing
- Full product details for AI: https://www.wakesys.com/llms-full.txt