As Dent00 pointed out.

I'd go to the city hall in the city you plan to do this in. They can tell you about zoning ordinances, if you can have machines in your business. And also licenses required. Could be on your business, you, and each machine.

I wouldn't try without this. Some cities confiscate non licensed equipment or have fines if caught.

Best wishes on your endeavor.

LTG : )

Agreed with above comments. Check for zoning issues and tax requirements but if you can get past that stuff why not give it a try.

We have a barber shop in town that has a pool table in it that looks like a cool place and is always busy. I have a regular barber I have been using for years so I have never been in the place but they seem to be doing everything right judging by the number of people I typically see inside. People like to keep busy so why not a small arcade while they are waiting or after they are finished?

DO NOT ask the local government what the rules are.

At best, they do not know the EXACT rules, and much of what they say could be wrong.

At worst, they tell you something that serves their interests and not yours.

Go right to the source..... www.municode.com

Click on "library" tab.

READ the section of the code that has anything to do with "Coin operated" "Games" and "Vending"

If the code says "coin operated amusement game" and yours is on free play, BINGO! you are exempt.

Many other quirks remain in old sections of code written as long as 50 years ago. But.... THE LAW IS THE LAW!

Don't trust leaders.....watch your parking meters!

I've seen something similar done at a few select barbershops in and around military bases. No pins, but computers and console video games. The one I went to in Quantico town had this set up. That was a very captive audience though. Only incorporated town IN a military base in the USA.

Keep in mind that some cities don't have any rules regarding pins. Search the site linked above and if you don't find anything, check the city's website using the same search terms. If you still don't find anything, a visit to city hall may be in order. Generally speaking, the farther east you live, the more likely a license and/ or permits are required.

If there are any other pins on location in town, you could politely ask the owner of the business what was required. Good luck!

Keep at least 1-2 machines in reserve so that you can rotate. If a game has persistent problems, rotate it out and fix it at home while its spot is filled with a spare game.

Tim Arnold could have told you how much difference LED bulbs made in his electric bill.
.................David Marston

Mom's Organic Market in College Park is like this. Grocery Store with a large collection of machines as the owner is a pinhead.

I agree with checking all ordinances. Don't want to get in any trouble or create more problems than it may be worth.