Japanese Arcade

Talon · Post by **Talon** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:30 pm

I have a friend of mine who wants to build an arcade/import game store in the Atlanta area and wanted to get some opinions from others. Below are some questions so please answer even if you live too far away and wouldn't be able to go. Thanks ^^;

1.) How far would you travel to go to an arcade with all Japanese fighters, shmups, and rhythm games?

2.) How much are you willing to pay per arcade game type newer and older?

3.) How much would you spend per visit?

4.) How often would you visit?

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:56 pm

my advise would be to make is an arcade/slash something else like a cafe or a bar. unless you have a huge local gaming community or its near a college your job getting by week to week is going to be a hard one. I cant really answer your questions since i live in the UK but best of luck to the plan

Talon · Post by **Talon** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:37 pm

Lordstar wrote:my advise would be to make is an arcade/slash something else like a cafe or a bar. unless you have a huge local gaming community or its near a college your job getting by week to week is going to be a hard one. I cant really answer your questions since i live in the UK but best of luck to the plan

That's what I was thinking too. I don't think the cafe would work, because of the loudness of the arcade unless there was some sort of sound proof section for it. The bar doesn't sound too bad though. That might actually be a good idea minus the fact that he would have to get a liquor license. Thanks for the ideas. Keep them coming ^^;

Zebra Airforce · Post by **Zebra Airforce** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:58 pm

I would definitely travel around 10 - 30 miles to go to a nice arcade (that's about how far I travel now.)

Here's some ideas I've had in creating a successful arcade:

-Keep Equipment in top condition

-Advertise

-Hold tournaments as often as possible. Tournaments will help create a community of gamers. You can add incentives like half price on games for players who are participating in the tournaments, or maybe 25% off of food or drinks (if you have a bar). Getting more players interested in a wider range of games will help you secure revenue.

-Have a wide variety of games

-Make your arcade as friendly as possible so that people will want to stick around for a few hours.

Talon · Post by **Talon** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:32 pm

Thanks I appreciate it. Yeah we have discussed it and we planned on having big tournaments with various types of games. We of course know how the gaming community is so we would definitely take care of the arcade and the people who come.

Post by **Dave_K.** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:32 am

Arcade + import game store won't make you any money. Loose the store half and replace with booze and strippers, and now you have a business plan.

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:12 am

Selling drugs out of the back won't hurt.

Udderdude · Post by **Udderdude** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:38 am

GaijinPunch wrote:Selling drugs out of the back won't hurt.

I'd have to say no to that one, seeing as a local arcade here was recently drug searched by police .. everyone there got frisked, questioned, etc. To be fair, there really were drug dealers hanging around. 3 people got busted.

And yes the arcade is a dark, cig-smelling hole in the wall.

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:02 am

Udderdude wrote:
GaijinPunch wrote:Selling drugs out of the back won't hurt.
I'd have to say no to that one, seeing as a local arcade here was recently drug searched by police .. everyone there got frisked, questioned, etc. To be fair, there really were drug dealers hanging around. 3 people got busted.

And yes the arcade is a dark, cig-smelling hole in the wall.

the trick is not to get caught

Strider77 · Post by **Strider77** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:35 am

Yeah dude.... get smoked up before you head there, be responsible!! I do it all the time.