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I think a good rule is 4-5 machines per 20 amp breaker. This allows for a good cushion for those times when the machines have everything going on at once. Also, remember that any amp draw will vary depending on the number of LEDs you have in your machines.
I have 5 20 amp circuits in my game room. The most I have on a single one is 3 pinball machines and 2 video arcade games. I also have each circuit on a switch.
Quoted from NYP:I should have also asked if I should use 12 gauge wire or 14. I assumed 12 was the standard for outlets and 14 for lights but I was wrong, the electrician said they use 14 for outlets now and it meets code requirements, but they are only able to put a certain amount on each circuit, that surprised me.
Whether it is outlets or lights is irrelevant. Your electrician's response surprises me. The general rule of thumb is that 14 gauge is for 15 amp circuits and 12 gauge is for 20 amp circuits.
You should definitely do 12 gauge.
Quoted from NYP:as I'm the only one there and I'm not worried about someone shutting it off in the middle of the game.
The way I addressed this concern is I put the switches behind a door (so when the door is open the switches are covered). This way people do not mistake them for light switches. Another option would be to put them higher up so they are not in an ordinary light switch position.
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