Starting a pinball routing business - is it worth it?

Pinball Routing business, is it worth it? Discussing some of the challenges of the pinball coin op routing business, and if it’s worth it. Pin up amusements

[@jerryl7173]

Thank you for putting some joy out into the world. I appreciate the effort you put into your business.

[@grambo1980]

We got a club with 70 games, that we open up a few times a week. Yeah keeping them maintained is stupid time consuming.

[@wildchild6340]

Great video. I would like to see a video showing your van and how you move machines in and out of locations with the hydraulic table.

[@lospaty101]

i have operated many pinballs in the past, problem is cost of machine / maintenance vs money u getting in.
on data east u will have the same types of problems like burned connectors etc
on wpc machines u will have the old faithfull press flippers and machine resets... also burned connectors for the gi are common.
did operate data east, williams system 11, wpc games like fish tales , terminator etc and some sterns.
also pinball parts can be crazy expensive. the worst is the cost of a dmd.
operating pinballs is surely a love letter to the world.

[@dennisd4027]

Oktoberfest by American pinball seems like no-brainer for bars.

[@trailstokemtb]

Thanks for sharing this. I’m trying to get a plan together to either open a pinbar or just start with routing games.
Edit: I subscribed. This is good info.

[@matthewmorton7386]

Do you make these business owners sign any sort of contract and you carry insurance on your games?

[@Pinballroomcville]

Great video! Super informative, and didn’t know that about JJP. Why are all the back glasses reversed?

[@brisketnbulgogi_7587]

Do you need some sort of license or permit to have machines on location?

[@TheDreamX1]

Congrats guys!! I do have a question! I want to open a VR arcade but can not find anything on liscencing or copyright things ! What do I need legally if I buy lets say Pac man, galaga or streetfighter software!! where do I get that copyright liscence!! I really hope you can help out!! I have looked everywhere!!! Thanks and keep it up!!

[@matthewmorton7386]

So you take 60%?
You never made that clear

[@tonybrown3869]

Don't listen to this negativity, like Nike says, Just Do It! 👆🤡👌

[@redrum3r]

addam's family still matching or out doing new games

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Imagine paying the IRS with quarters

[@davidcarper5411]

In short, no.
Games that require actual skill aren't popular unless the demographic is older than 40-45, and unencumbered by kids.

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Don’t do it!!!!!!