ARCADE MACHINE BUSINESS ONE-STOP SOLUTION SERVICE
We Work With Any Size Space, Offering Full Turnkey Family Entertainment Center Solutions
Let Us Guide You
As game center experts, we understand the detailed planning required to build a comprehensive Family Entertainment Center (FEC). Using a staged approach, our arcade consultants will guide you every step of the way and ensure you get the support you need at every stage, providing customized options based on your specific arcade machine business needs. Through our strategic planning, you will be able to create a unique and successful home entertainment center that attracts more customers and improves the sustainability of your business.
Funspace Offers Different Theme Parks
Funspace offers a variety of themed one-stop solutions, such as Arcade Center, Claw Machine Store, VR Theme Park, Kids Indoor Park, Mobile VR Theme Park, etc., helping you to start an arcade machine business easily and earn money.
Arcade Center
VR Theme Park
How We Help You
Our phased approach to arcade design covers everything from arcade sales, and strategy to installation, training, and support. Let us help make your game room an enjoyable and profitable part of your arcade machine business.
STEP1: PLANNING
Product Selection
We will provide you with the latest product catalog. Combining your preferences with our professional advice, we will ultimately tailor a unique game center product list just for you.
Venue Decoration Design
We will comprehensively consider the characteristics of your venue, operational requirements, and selected products to create the most suitable interior design solution for you.
Venue Management System Selection
Funspace will assist you in customizing an Arcade Center management system based on your needs and venue characteristics, connecting all aspects such as ticketing, tokens, memberships, equipment, POS, and inventory.
3D Venue Rendering/Video Output
After the plans are confirmed, we will create accurate 3D renderings or dynamic videos to intuitively present the final landing effect of the arcade center.
STEP2: IMPLEMENTATION
Global On-site Installation
We have a professional global installation team to provide on-site services, ensuring your equipment is accurately installed and debugged, and hassle-free.
Personnel Technical Training
We want to make sure you can troubleshoot any equipment issues your games have so you can keep them running. Therefore, we will provide online training for your personnel on the machines, so you can handle equipment issues when they arise.
STEP3: AFTER-SALES
7X24 After-sales Service
We have a 24-hour online after-sales team that can respond to your questions and solve your problems at any time,providing you with value protection.
One-Year Warranty
We provide 1 year warranty to ensure that your purchase is protected. We stand by product quality, if any problems occur within the first year, we will provide timely and reliable support, repair or replacement.
800+ Successful Cases
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We have established close cooperation with many global customers. Whether your venue area is 10㎡ or 10,000㎡, we can tailor a unique exclusive design for you to help you easily win wealth!
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Annual earnings vary significantly based on location and scale. A small, well-managed arcade can net between $50,000 and $100,000 in profit, while large Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) can generate millions in revenue. Profit margins typically hover around 20% to 35% after expenses.
Currently, the highest ROI (Return on Investment) comes from:
Crane/Claw Machines: Low maintenance with high repeat play.
Redemption Games: Machines that issue tickets for prizes.
Virtual Reality (VR) Platforms: These offer experiences players cannot get at home.
It depends on the model. If you place machines in third-party locations (like bars or laundromats) via a revenue-share agreement, it is largely passive. However, running a dedicated arcade storefront is an active “hands-on” hospitality business.
Route Operator (3–5 machines): $10,000 – $20,000.
Boutique/Barcade: $100,000 – $250,000.
Large Scale Center: $500,000+. Major costs include equipment, lease deposits, interior design, and specialized lighting/sound systems.
The primary ongoing expenses are rent, electricity, and maintenance. Modern LED-based machines consume less power, but specialized parts for high-end simulators can be expensive to replace.
Yes. The industry has shifted from “gaming centers” to “social destinations.” People visit arcades for the social atmosphere, nostalgia, and high-end tech (like haptic VR) that home consoles cannot replicate.
A popular machine in a high-traffic area can earn anywhere from $50 to $200 per day on weekends, while averaging $15 to $30 on slower weekdays.
Requirements vary by city, but you generally need:
A General Business License.
An Amusement/Coin-Operated Machine Permit.
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for your building.
Liquor or Food Service licenses (if applicable).
Generally, no. Most arcade games are classified as “games of skill.” However, “games of chance” (where the outcome is random) are strictly regulated. To avoid gambling classifications, prize values must often remain under a specific legal dollar limit.
While most retail businesses require a basic permit, a “Route Operator” model (placing machines in others’ shops) often involves fewer zoning hurdles than opening a full-scale public venue.
