Quoted from Kevkat:I thought you might find this interesting. This is game play data from Blizzard Mountain Pinball (Conifer, CO) for all the games we have since we opened October 1, 2017.
I don't think any of the pinball games have 'paid for themselves' yet when taking into account depreciation, the cost of electricity and rent for the floor space they take up.
So this is fascinating to me. Blizzard Mountain seems to be a place fairly dedicated to pinball. A true arcade if you will. So do you think the “business” of pinball enjoyment can be successful on its own? I get the rise of the bardcade. You make the money on the alcohol really. I get the distributor business and the value proposition there. I have always wondered about those that operate routes if those routes on their own can be profitable and make up for the cost of the machines. Any thoughts? Do you have to offer something more than the love of pinball to be successful? I guess like others are saying in this thread, it could just be highly location dependent if owning an arcade and no other component can be successful these days.
Another question to ask for those that own a barcade...with the addition of the drinks, etc...do the machines then pay for themselves or is it just the attraction for the real money maker?
Collegeville, PA
