We have some new items in this month…

Megatouch Evo (Force and Ion) flat panel touch screen multi-game machines.  These things are a HUGE hit from kids to adults.  Compact design, small footprint but big in entertainment performance.  We will have limited supply of these machines.  Click HERE for more information

Valley Cougar 8 – Professional full standing soft-tip dart machine.  This machine is the top of the line and has all kinds of single and multi-player game modes.  Includes automatic dart removal and sonar system.  Also includes intelligent single player vs computer action for real life practice games.    Click HERE for more information

Centipede / Millipede / Missle Command Multi Game – This is the official ATARI multi-game release of 3 most sought after trackball games from the 80’s.    Click HERE for more information

Golden Tee Live – The commercial version with 2 monitors and HD resolution.  The final version of this timeless classic.    Click HERE for more information

Midway Cruisin’ USA – Gotta love this cheeky and fun sit down driving game.  Fun for all ages and an inexpensive alternative.    Click HERE for more information

Arcade Games

• Place machines at least 4 inches from wall to allow for power cord and air flow.

• Most machines have built in wheels in the back and can be easily moved around on hard surfaces.

• Machines may be transported safely upright or on it’s back (preferred).

• A standard 6 foot bed pickup truck is ideal for transportation.

• Ms. Pacman/Galaga based machines CAN fit in a large SUV, but just barely.  With all the seats down and no cargo.  Larger machines such as the MultiPAC will not.

First of all, we don’t lease machines, but we get this request ALL THE TIME.  I have some suggestions when thinking about putting in one or more machines in your place of business.

So, should you lease or purchase outright?

The answer really depends on how much emphasis or expectation of income you expect from your machines.  If you haven’t noticed, there are not too many small arcades operating anymore, but that doesn’t mean at all that they aren’t valuable to your business.

Here are couple thoughts about arcade games:

• Place machines on free play to keep customers longer – or entertain the kids while the adults watch the game/socialize.
• Place a couple of classic machines that match your business for nostalgic reasons.  IE: classic pinball in a soda fountain, Harley Davidson pinball in a biker bar.
• Keep machines pay to play at a $0.25 or $0.50 max.  Any more, people get turned off.
• Don’t expect huge incomes from your machines, so don’t pay for top of the line, new  machines.  New machines can cost over $10,000 – which you’ll never recover and the reason why there aren’t many arcades around anymore.  If you can purchase a machine for around $2000, you will recover the capital pretty quickly in both income and increased time spent in your establishment.
• You’re not going to be splitting the profits of any arcade game you lease.  Expect more like 30% net.
• Check with your local tax codes if you need to separately register an arcade game as a vending machine.  If the costs are prohibitive, set them to free-play.  The word will get out quick that you have a free arcade.