[Adam We]

Hey deepbluevibes, I really wish you luck on this whole idea. Really, I do. I'd go whenever I could and bring my money, tell my friends about it, and maybe pull a volunteer security gig.

However, you have to think on some things before you build, put machines into, and open your arcade.

Where would this arcade be located? You can't have an arcade in Bum Fuck Egypt and expect people to go 'Hey, that looks like a good arcade, let's go to it!'. You need to advertise wherever you can. Put a coupon in a Penny Saver, use newspaper, the radio, even TV! Be general about it too, don't go "Hey, we have DDR 163rd Mix, brand new!", go "Come to Royal Family Fun Center, where fun is king!" or some sappy shit like that.

You need a mantra. You're heard "It's all about fun at Funworks". You might want to make up your own motto. It's not a requirement, and it may get unwanted small children into the arcade, but never forget -- it's the parents' money.

You need to advertise your arcade as a "buzzword" (Family Fun, Game Action, Entertainment Park, etc.) "(X) Arcade" doesn't cut it. Until your arcade becomes a household name, have buzzwords as a sidenote to your arcade.

You also need security. In every neighborhood there is at least one dumbfuck person that wants to destroy your investments in any way possible, whether it is by yanking your machines' handles or kicking them to hell or Matrix Walking. Ask MGL. They lost an entire 2nd player side to a vandal on their BMIII.

Restrooms, drink machines, food machines, the repairmen for each, and a few employees. That's a good start for your arcade. Then there comes the problem of finding a plot of land to put your arcade in. Should it be near a freeway? How about just visible from a major landmark in town?

Also, don't be an asshole owner. We all hate the asshole that shuts off card capability on the card-taking car game or doesn't put in a code to unlock (x) number of new songs on the latest dancing game.

Also, people are going to want updates soon after the game is released. Will you be able to handle people talking behind your back about how you didn't put in the newest game?

Choose a flooring before you even put machine one into your arcade. Weigh the pros and cons of concrete, tile, carpet, etc.

Also, buy plenty -- PLENTY -- of Febreze. People stink and they track god knows what into your arcade.

After that, have fun and good luck. I'm rooting for you.