How to Make Money with Arcade Machines

By investing in arcade machines, it is possible to add additional revenue sources that make money.

Arcade machines are a good way to make money, if you know what you are doing. Much like vending and candy machines, an arcade machine is a relatively small investment compared to other businesses. That makes them very attractive to amateur entrepreneurs just starting out.

Instructions

1. FIND ARCADE MACHINES by going online. Your options include ordering them directly from a manufacturer, bidding on them using online auctions or seeking out physical retailers that sell them. You should aim to acquire popular arcade cabinets like Dance Dance Revolution and Time Crisis because those tend to do better. There are some links to get you started in the Resources section of this article.

2. PICK A LOCATION that has a lot of traffic from your target audience. In this case it would be young people, because they are the ones who make up the game-playing demographic. Spots like malls, roller rinks and even bowling alleys are all good choices.

3. SET UP ARCADE MACHINES at the chosen location. If you can't put the cabinet together yourself you should hire a professional electrician. Be sure the machine works, and if you set up your own arcade, be sure to purchase a change dispenser as well.

4. COLLECT AND CHECK UP ON YOUR INVESTMENT. Once the arcade machines begin generating money, you should schedule maintenance check ups. You can save yourself some work by putting up a sign with a number to call if the machine doesn't work.

Tips & Warnings

• Like any investment, it will take time before you start seeing a real profit.

Resources

• Super Aucionts (Arcade Machine Auctions)
• Discount Arcade (Discounted Arcade Machines)
• BMI Gaming (Arcade Games for Sale)
• Ebay (Arcade Machine Auction Search)