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[ArcadeTechGW]

We have a Gravity Hill and it earns well. The problem though is we've had it for about 3 years now, and some of the local kids have completely mastered it. They'll repeatedly win the big prize until they get bored.

Redemption is our top earner, even the lowest earning redemption games still bring in more than most of the video games.
Rhythm games (like DDR) are second place, especially the games we have imported from Japan. There is a very niche audience for these.
90s driving games and the big deluxe simulators (Top Skater, Alpine Racer, etc) come in third place.
Shooters and fighters are fourth.
Classic games are last, with the exception of Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and VS. Super Mario, those still do pretty well.

Go with the harder playfield. They do have one available.

 

[DarkKobold]

We have a Gravity Hill and it earns well. The problem though is we've had it for about 3 years now, and some of the local kids have completely mastered it. They'll repeatedly win the big prize until they get bored.

Redemption is our top earner, even the lowest earning redemption games still bring in more than most of the video games.
Rhythm games (like DDR) are second place, especially the games we have imported from Japan. There is a very niche audience for these.
90s driving games and the big deluxe simulators (Top Skater, Alpine Racer, etc) come in third place.
Shooters and fighters are fourth.
Classic games are last, with the exception of Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and VS. Super Mario, those still do pretty well.

I think it's funny and sad that basically "kid-friendly gambling" is what earns real money these days.

Gotta start them early!

 

[ArcadeKid_Ma]

I think it's funny and sad that basically "kid-friendly gambling" is what earns real money these days.

Gotta start them early!

I refer to most "arcades" as kiddie casinos because that's all they are now

 

[SheepyChris]

It seems like North American families nowadays view arcades as akin to carnival fairs and their prizes instead of a place to play video games. Interestingly enough, while growing up in Brazil the public perception on redemption games was very negative and to this day most arcades that stuck around are still more known for their racers, deluxe simulators and dancing games instead, and I hear that Europe is quite similar to this sentiment as many countries have outright banned or heavily regulated redemption games there (the UK is one big exception tho).

 

[Jetkidish]

It seems like North American families nowadays view arcades as akin to carnival fairs and their prizes instead of a place to play video games. Interestingly enough, while growing up in Brazil the public perception on redemption games was very negative and to this day most arcades that stuck around are still more known for their racers, deluxe simulators and dancing games instead, and I hear that Europe is quite similar to this sentiment as many countries have outright banned or heavily regulated redemption games there (the UK is one big exception tho).

UK and Ireland have some actual gambling mixed in with their coin pushers that run on real money and give it back. Super addictive

 

[nerdygrrl]

I think it's funny and sad that basically "kid-friendly gambling" is what earns real money these days.

Gotta start them early!

I mean isn't that what got pinball banned??