If you have money & patience for a real research. … Starting a video arcade can actually make you lots of money.

Contact the business regulations center in your community, to know the laws required for setting up an arcade company.

Even though, it is a very expensive business to start-up, … The profit potentials are extremely high. The arcade video games that are being made this days are very sophisticated. It probably costs a player from $1 - $4, depending on how new or good the game is.

You will need to find manufacturers & wholesalers of video arcade games … Negotiate with them for prices before looking for a location.

The secret to success, for a video arcade business, is to find a high traffic location to establish. .. Areas filled with tourists, malls and busy entertainment hangouts are great.

Make extra money by adding pool-tables, snack or drink area, fun screenprinted tshirts & family passes.

Marketing your business in the yellowpages, handing out flyers, logo branding, word-of-mouth & tv/radio advertisments should help. … If you decide to go for this …. Good Luck.