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Would this business idea work?
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:53 pm
An arcade like we used to see in Malls back in the 80s, but all the games are free and you pay a flat rate for unlimited play.
Evening rate would be $20 each, where slower times would be $10?
A mixture of old and new arcade games with a time limit on the games so kids wouldn't post up on the same machine for hours.
Could be used for parties, too.
Evening rate would be $20 each, where slower times would be $10?
A mixture of old and new arcade games with a time limit on the games so kids wouldn't post up on the same machine for hours.
Could be used for parties, too.
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Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:54 pm to LSUAlum2001
No because xbox and internet exists
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:54 pm to LSUAlum2001
I thought arcades were dead but there was one across from my hotel in Midland and I played games and got drunk all day. It was awesome.
Your idea doesn't sound great though
Your idea doesn't sound great though
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:54 pm to LSUAlum2001
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An arcade like we used to see in Malls back in the 80s
Yeah I heard there are many vacancies at Cortana. Make it happen bro
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:55 pm to LSUAlum2001
How would you enforce time limits?
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:55 pm to fareplay
There is this, but I feel it could make enough to be profitable.
Malls still exist and it's 100% easier to online shop.
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No because xbox and internet exists
Malls still exist and it's 100% easier to online shop.
This post was edited on 2/3/17 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:56 pm to LSUAlum2001
The arcade machines are not cheap to own and definitely not cheap to haul around.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:56 pm to sandraccoon
We have a couple bars in Nashville that have free arcade games and TVs set up with video games.
They actually do pretty well,
Mario Kart and Blitz tournaments with alcohol and live music are hilarious to watch.
They actually do pretty well,
Mario Kart and Blitz tournaments with alcohol and live music are hilarious to watch.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:56 pm to LSUAlum2001
Not sure but there is a bar in Cincinnati, OH where I live called 16 Bit.
It has 30+ old arcade games. All are free to play, unlimited. It's such a cool place to go hang out while drinking good beer.
It has 30+ old arcade games. All are free to play, unlimited. It's such a cool place to go hang out while drinking good beer.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:56 pm to LSUAlum2001
Two Bits
This place in Nashville has want you're talking about except all game play is free, and it's a bar.
This place in Nashville has want you're talking about except all game play is free, and it's a bar.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:57 pm to LSUAlum2001
No. If it was successful and unlimited, people would not get off the game. That would create frustrated people in line that wouldn't come back. If wasn't successful...well.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:58 pm to LSUAlum2001
GRtiger and I have permanent dibs on golden tee
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:01 pm to LSUAlum2001
i dk with gaming literally fitting in your palm these days arcades are gone with the past.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:03 pm to LSUAlum2001
Yeah & add Beer/Liquor too!
You could call it....Barcadia or Barcade" Lol
You could call it....Barcadia or Barcade" Lol
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:04 pm to LSUAlum2001
I've been in an arcade like this.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:04 pm to LSUAlum2001
There have been a few businesses here that have tried it, none have survived. But I feel it's because of poor marketing than the idea. There's a niche market for it, but do the research right and don't just jump into it because your customers won't come looking for you
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:05 pm to tke857
The consoles themselves are expensive, however, a good programmer can install 100s of games on a PC inside the console and allow you to select which game you want to play.
This would be for the old school games.
This would be for the old school games.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:05 pm to LSUTiger88
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This place in Nashville has want you're talking about except all game play is free, and it's a bar.
That is how you make it work. Don't charge at all for the game...make your $ by selling drinks and food to the people playing the games. If they are fed and have bathrooms for the occasional break...there are some people who will spend as many of their waking hours as possible in a place like that.
Scantily clad servers wouldn't hurt, either.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:05 pm to NoBoBullDog
Yeah. Barcadia. I'll be there tonight.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:08 pm to ronk
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If it was successful and unlimited, people would not get off the game.
They get off the game when they lose. I remember lines at Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter 2. If you want to get someone off the machine you had to beat them.
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