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BobA:
The food tie in seems to be where the majority of profit is made.  Taking this one step further there are places that hold events where arcade games can be used and rooms and catering are provided for parties.   I found one of these just surfing for a few minutes and I know that I have seen others.

http://riptidearcade.com/games.html

Jouster:
What about adding a laser tag game...or something else that would draw people...but have plenty of down time (so they can hit the arcades or buy food and drink)?

I looked into a laser tag place about 10 years ago...but I about crapped myself when I saw the pricing...haven't looked at it recently though.

Jouster
MAME nut:
My business sense tells me that you have to target the people that LOVE arcades.....the people who grew up in them.  (Not the 13-year-old Playstation addict.)  They are now the 35 - 50 crowd.  They will have the money to support an arcade.  Look at Dave & Busters...they combine an arcade with a bar atmosphere.....that's were the success is at.  My idea.....a throw back sports bar called "Back to the 80's".  (A rip off of the Back To the 50's Bars that found success in the 80's.)  Give customers an arcade feel, but also include adult beverages and sports on TV!!   ;D
SavannahLion:

--- Quote from: MAME nut on September 12, 2007, 01:10:41 pm ---Look at Dave & Busters...they combine an arcade with a bar atmosphere.....that's were the success is at.  My idea.....a throw back sports bar called "Back to the 80's".  (A rip off of the Back To the 50's Bars that found success in the 80's.)  Give customers an arcade feel, but also include adult beverages and sports on TV!!   ;D

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Any idea of the kind of abuse a drunk guy would inflict on a 20 year old cabinet?
shardian:

--- Quote from: Jouster on September 12, 2007, 12:49:09 pm ---What about adding a laser tag game...or something else that would draw people...but have plenty of down time (so they can hit the arcades or buy food and drink)?

I looked into a laser tag place about 10 years ago...but I about crapped myself when I saw the pricing...haven't looked at it recently though.

Jouster

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When the local billy Bob's got a big lazer arena, I learned from the owner's daughter that they paid $5000 per vest setup, and they got 30 setups. Yes, they paid $150000 just for the lazer tag gear. Not to mention the computer equipment, the home base units, etc. I believe the entire price for the lazer arena addition was around $250k. :o And now you know why they charge $6 per person.
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