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Ideas for my upcoming commercial arcade.
ark_ader:
--- Quote from: Coin_Op on June 23, 2008, 10:39:06 pm ---Hey,
My Girlfriend and I are planning to open a arcade in 2 years from now.
We have a prime location picked for this and it is in walking distance from our home.
What I am looking for is input form operators as well as collectors.
What games would you suggest?
our list so far are pretty much the classics.
short list so far... Pacman, Ms pacman, Centipede, Q*bert, Robotron, Defender, Galaga, Dig Dug, Burger Time, Space Invaders, Gauntlet, Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr, Frogger, and Asteroids.
These are the games that came to mind while we were discussing the classic aspect of the arcade. can you think of any others that would be a must have?
We are also going for teen and kid friendly with redemptions, DDR, Pins, and Mario Kart GP($25000 OUCH!) high on the list.
What else would you suggest we consider?
As far as refreshments, It's Vending all the way.
The reason for all the classics is I am a parent, and we take our kids to good ol CucK e cheese.
Not a single game for the parents to play!!!! minus the mario kart that you can never get a turn on!
So... any input would be appreciated.
thanks if you post.
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I think it is a wonderful Idea, but start small with some classics, a coffee bar or Cafe' that is 80's retro in theme. Don't make it a big deal, and put it right bang into an office park. Small and inviting.
Add some sit-downs or laserdisc games like Dragon's Lair then branch out with food and proper deserts and don't be cheap. By the same time next year you will have a large arcade being paid for and a thriving business.
Nostalgia for us thirty somethings is something we love to immerse ourselves in, why not make it pay for your business. I live in Vegas, and with all the casino arcades, I still go to the Pinball Hall Of Fame, because it feels like an old arcade, even if the proceeds go to a worthy cause.
You need to make it an experience, play 80's music and lose the vending machines. Make it a place you can leave your old dear or friends while you beat the high score. Open till 9pm. Like it used to be.
Do it. and don't look back. Heck you could even have a franchise in the making. :applaud:
Nothing ventured nothing gained. :cheers:
danny_galaga:
there are a couple around the world. i say, investigate fully and go for it if it seems right. ive had the idea for some time in my city. i would be aiming for 'suits' in my case. mostly lunch time crowd, so i would incorporate a bar/restaurant in it. ive paced out how far you can walk in 5 minutes from the very centre of the city and it encompasses many a large office block. many suits are generation x like many of us here, i think theres something in that...
the building you describe sounds like a good site to sset it up. the main thing to think about is the method of charging. i hadnt thought beyond the 'hey, what if' scenario. someone here posted about their arcade, they had a free credit button on all their machines, with some kind of cover charge...
DaOld Man:
Ive been doing some wild hair thinking lately.
Wonder if it would be feasible to get a few games and set them up at already established businesses (restuarants or bars).
You could give the buisiness owners a certain percentage of the take.
Just have to swing by every couple of days and empty the coin box, check for damages, etc.
I wonder what kind of government interferance that would cause?
Myabe have a small building where you buy old machines, rebuild them, then put them up for rental?
mpm32:
That would be called a route. Most of the machine you see in the restaurants and laundromats are owned by someone that does exactly what you suggested.
They also rotate games in and out of the locations to try to maximize profits.
HaRuMaN:
I would say there's no money in the arcade business. Not anymore... which is a shame. I'd love to open up my own arcade, but like so many people here have said, it's just not going to be profitable. :banghead:
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