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15:23 CST :: 3/31/2010 |
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Zozoken
*Level 3 PH Member*
 
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Group: PH Members
Location: Louinnati
Joined: July 2009
Total Posts: 37
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I understand your dream, because I share it. I have looked into the costs of opening my own arcade with my dad, who has had similar success to yours. We had a lot picked out but were hesitant because of the arcade scene falling apart. It's still on the table and I feel it would be successful because there are no arcades anywhere within an hour radius, but my dad and I came to the conclusion also that there would have to be more of a draw than just machines to play on.
The big thing, I think, is tournaments. Arcades are dying because the social gaming scene is dying. You can play online at home with Team Speak or Steam without having to pump quarters in a machine. However, I've personally gone hours out of my way before to show up at a tournament, and usually when you go to a tournament you don't go alone.
So having unique tournaments, events (D&Bs are packed on Wednesdays because of their half-price off Wednesdays), and something that can draw them in besides just machines will go a long way, I believe.
Good luck and keep your dream but try to be really realistic about it. 
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