The Futuristic Business of Arcades

[@ModernMBA]

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[@JCdrksn]

Channels like yours are why cable TV is pointless in 2024. Full length documentaries on KZbin are where its at! Been a fan for years.

[@theproffessional9]

And if anything the quality is higher, we can watch it whenever we want, we could set up specific lists that we want to watch, and at your own pace (tuneable speed)

[@chazzbranigaan9354]

The problem is if he doesn't start getting more views it will not be financially viable, so share. Its nice to gloat about how amazing it is, but it's being subsidized by the creator.

[@annakozlova4559]

Absolutely love them so much!

[@thegoatfairy4564]

Really liking the new upload schedule and diversity of topics. Keep it up, Modern MBA!

[@sannydee]

Agreed.

[@chazzbranigaan9354]

The problem is if he doesn't start getting more views it will not be financially viable, so share. Its nice to gloat about how amazing it is, but it's being subsidized by the creator.

[@GyroCannon]

OS sounds like the dopest place ever. It's so obvious when he laid it all out and yet no one else has made essentially a social club for gamers. Brilliant. Wish them the best and ideally for it to spread to other cities!

[@4473021]

This!!

[@allencochran5]

@@GyroCannon I looked into making a similar arcade and I don't know how they got Nintendo to approve their use.

[@testkanal777]

There is a franchise is Europe doing exactly this called Friendly Fire!

[@OkayDoood]

42:45 I love that in this recent streak of interviews, you’re contrasting speakers of various skill levels, experience, and business angles. They nail the story, they stumble, but you can feel they’re all striving for success, and it’s this gritty lack of polish that makes these videos feel REAL. I also love that they let themselves be vulnerable to your analysis, so you get a better picture and it doesn’t become only an advertisement. This has been an education. Keep it going!

[@sly1292]

He puts a TON of work into scouting different cities to find business owners who would be willing to speak completely openly about the business, including opening the books and letting him see the numbers. It helps them out, too - he's heard back from owners that were featured in videos like the donut or taco shops that saw a bump in business after their videos came out.

[@wifiguy51]

That 1000 Boxes concept would be amazing on cruise ships!

[@GyroCannon]

omg that is brilliant

[@eggsinhell1532]

Our man out here nobly redirecting any stress over the future of the free world into intense video production. Awesome stuff, thank you

[@chazzbranigaan9354]

The problem is if he doesn't start getting more views it will not be financially viable, so share. Its nice to gloat about how amazing it is, but it's being subsidized by the creator.

[@eggsinhell1532]

You’re right. I really appreciate and respect this work and always share it

[@suleiman1520]

If I were to bet which one of these businesses will still be around in 10 years, it would be OS. Community and emotional connection is a moat that is extremely difficult to create.

[@jriflen8230]

Agreed Theres a board game cafe in my city that blew me away when i first got invited by a friend. Now i find myself going there to work (if i start at home and not from work) and inviting friends if they want a place to hang and chill Its basically my first option if i ever bring friends over cause the sense of community beats just stoning at a normal cafe or playing online from different cities

[@one_million_hamsters]

There are a TON of barcades here in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. In my experience, the ones that focus less on integrating consoles and more larger-than-life games, unique rhythm games like Sound Vortex and DDR/PPU and retro arcade games are the ones that get customers to come back frequently.

[@Myulls]

Yep. I’m in Dallas too - Cidercade gets tons of love because of DDR and Guitar Hero

[@one_million_hamsters]

​@@Myulls I'm partial to Free Play myself, since I used to go to the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo danisens there weekly. I'm also excited to check out Time Rift Arcade, the one recently opened up by The 8-Bit Guy in Bedford. I can't think of any other barcade owned an operated by a KZbinr lol.

[@thundersharkpanda]

i frequent my local arcade more than weekly to visit their rhythm game. So yeah if you want customer retention you really have to have a unique product that people want to return to rather than a one-time gimmick imo.

[@vermiform]

Which has Sound Vortex?

[@jer103]

1000 Boxes should try to live stream the experience on Twitch. It would be a source of income. But, mainly it would be free marketing to demonstrate the platform, set itself up for expansion, and gain a large audience that even knows it exists.

[@ΣτελιοςΠεππας]

There might be legal issues involved with livestreaming random people.

[@herseil]

Nice featured business, really curious of what kind of businesses they're going to be in the future. Maybe can make one special episode on revisiting some of your guests business. Not just from this episodes, but from others too. I think that's going to be very insightful for many of your viewers 👍

[@raquelfantoni2812]

I don’t know how you have the time to release videos with such high quality at such a fast pace. Your channel is fantastic, great work!

[@MRDF]

1000 Boxes seems like a fun, if wildly overpriced concept, but at the very least, the name has got to change. I have no idea what "1000 boxes" means about the product even after watching the whole doc. Even an abstract name that at least inspires curiosity from potential players would be superior, if a straight-shot descriptive name is not desirable.

[@1hamsterman]

Im curious to see the longevity of 1000 boxes because to me it reads as expensive jackbox games

[@MakingMovesMajor]

You could literally put BUZZ from PS2 on the mega screen and get the same experience

[@bellaluna837]

The Dave and Busters leadership that cancelled the 1000 boxes deal deserves a raise, I wonder how often these “innovative ideas” are greenlit but only get stopped once someone competent realizes how stupid it is.

[@Matthew-li7we]

I 100% doubt it was intentional. Usually when new leadership comes in they like to put a temporary pause on alot of things. Unfortunately that "temporary pause" tend to be more permanent just because getting the momentum they unpause it is hard.

[@JohnFraser-zc8cu]

1000 boxes is an elevated, but overpriced jackbox experience. I dont know how they could change it, but i personally couldn't see myself going out of my way for it.

[@Jarrd260]

that's what I was thinking, it just looks like high tech trivia. You're better off buying a flat screen and playing mario party.

[@RokaiMusic]

I'm sorry but these 1000 boxes people are out of their mind. They do realize Jackbox exists and the comprehensive bundle is like 200 dollars right? They're trying to sell an awful copy of a similar experience for an $135k upfront fee and $15k monthly fee??? No business is gonna invest in this. As much as I appreciate the amount of craftsmanship that went into designing the hardware and software, along with the custom circuit boards, they're lunatics if they think this is gonna be a widespread entertainment opportunity. And then they have the gall to complain about how businesses are questioning them on how to make this profitable. Brother, you designed a grossly overpriced system and you're offended that people question why it's worth it for them?

[@perfectallycromulent]

You forgot that their system needs a live host to whip up the crowd. I'm guessing that's gonna be at least 20 bucks an hour in a lot of the US.

[@steverogers8163]

Its worse than that. Its literally just Bar Trivia which you can just buy a copy of Trivia Pursuit at Goodwill for $5 bucks to get your questions. But this version costs you $135,000 up front + 15k each month to run it. Only idiot VC money will go for it.

[@littlekirby6]

yeah... I love their commitment and innovation, but sadly I don't think they're gonna make it with their prices for both the businesses and consumers. I can entertain myself most of the time for pennies or a few dollars on my computer. I know the IRL experience is different, but it would take a lot for me to feel the cost is justified

[@thejunkman]

@@littlekirby6 THIS. Those guys have passion, and I give them massive cred for doing what they have done and seeing it through, but large scale adoption of venues is going to be a hard sell across the country in numbers that will net them what they think it could be. Also, what is the shelf life for something like this? Sort of like Karoke, it is big in certain circles, but its not like it is widely available or the "hip" thing.

[@DiegoHernandez-ts8by]

Round one moved in to my local mall me and my friends have been going there they have 1$ ice cream, japanese food, crane games,arcade games, karaoke, and bowling . I feel its a step up from daven busters. It also helps they have anime colabs. Sometimes, they did a hallowlive one a few weeks ago

[@writingonmovies8607]

Absolutely love OSNYC the video game jazz night they do is one of the best scenes in NYC. So glad they are doing incredible

[@tsukasa420]

I love your videos! These deep dives are so fascinating, and your interviews with the small business owners made me realize how much thought these people have put into their businesses and products!

[@phen_type]

Seems like a major miss to make zero mention of the Japanese giant, Round 1, which is the closest thing to the conventional arcade experience that's still reasonably active to date

[@linklickz]

Round1 pls come to Orlando because dave n busters is weak and arcade monsters is expensive

[@iTzDritte]

I lost so many quarters to these things as a kid

[@jer103]

Back in day, it was like gambling: for kids. That you just gave so much money, just to play a game. However, arcade games were so much better than home consoles, at the time. Today, people can enjoy great video games form the comfort of their own home.

[@davianoinglesias5030]

Next we need a video on the Business of Informative KZbin Videos/Documentaries. Case studies Modern MBA, Asianometry, Patrick Boyle, Plain Bagel, Free Documentary, Veritasium and ArmChair Historian

[@ImSpottzee]

I don't know if you see these, but I've really been enjoying your content. Would you guys do the economics of cable/internet providers? Or economics of small phone providers

[@TheMysteryDriver]

Small phone provider?

[@ImSpottzee]

@TheMysteryDriver I mean the ones that contract with the larger corporations using their towers for low cost offerings. Such as mint mobile. I believe I understand their aims but would make for an interesting video

[@rosemulet]

You’ve gotta talk about Activate! Not really an arcade, but sounds similar to the kind of stuff Dave and busters wants to do in the future

[@rosemulet]

Also the game show experiences as well!!

[@v000000000000v]

round 1 is expanding in the US like crazy I'm surprised there's no mention

[@steverogers8163]

A couple of the "Arcades" near me do double duty. During the day they are retro video game stores with an arcade attached. At night they are a bar with an arcade attached. Seems like a smart business model to me, it breaks the problem of people only showing up for some sort of "event".

[@syntekz317]

So cool to see business models like this working well that don't focus on alcohol.

[@gfuentes8449]

this very clearly does focus on alcohol

[@Cartersvillain]

If you do an update you should look at Bingo Beer Co in Richmond, Virginia It’s a Barcade but also a brewery with significant regional distribution channels. Because it’s making the majority of the alcohol it sells, its margins are incredible.

[@whatisrandomman]

I’m so excited for this video! Opening up a hybrid arcade bar/ entertainment center for adults is one of my goals in life so this is very insightful!

[@hasanslater5295]

Economics of coffee shops would be cool

[@lenOwOo]

01:13 developer no longer need to design games to milk quarters out of players. . 😂😂😂😂, Now they milk much more

[@User-pu3lc]

16:12 just showing one of the greatest Japanese FGC players of all time hanging out in your venue 😂

[@User-pu3lc]

Then again with Caba showing up at 16:23

[@abrahamirl21]

Being near nyc and looking for something like this , this video actually made me plan to go OS nyc with a friend so pretty glad I found this vid 👍🏽

[@quadsnipershot]

“People aren’t going out 4-6 times a week now”

[@kikiiza3379]

The 1000s box one are ripping people off. Just press a button? Boring.

[@Matthew-li7we]

I disagree. "Ripping off" usually implies malicious intent or purposefully trying to take advantage of. I just think these guys are incredibly naive.

[@stephenphillips6245]

People don't go out anymore. I mean there are groups that are super hungry for certain genres of music and concerts / karaoke that pack places, but generally people forgot how to play.

[@anonviewerciv]

4:00 Chuck E. Cheese 🐭🍕🧒 8:12 Dave & Buster's.🕹🙋 40:02 There's a nice throwback to a previous episode. 📊🎃

[@dannydaw59]

As a gen X'er I like the old school arcades with the early 80s video games and pinball machines.

[@CarletonTorpin]

Modern MBA videos feature the best business-owner interviews.

[@kaydee5693]

I just want to say, keep up the good work. You're channel cover topics that's very unique and not your typical big corp business like other channel.

[@CallFazal]

Great insight! I used to love going to arcades with friends when I was younger. There was this arcade in Schenectady called “Wow!” Good times we had there. I'm not sure what's more fun: arcades back then or the stock market now? I think arcades might win the prize. Thanks for the video, Modern MBA. - Fazal Hussain

[@calebwyman5510]

If I ever get to New York City, I will will definitely want to spend time in this bar. This bar looks awesome.

[@Luna04567]

Theres a local game store and acarde near where I live. Its great to see the place full on Friday night and the weekend. They host TCG games and let you rent retro consoles or PC to play old games in addition to the arcade.

[@Iith_a]

The concept is intriguing on its own but works best as part of a broader range of entertainment activities. I’d definitely enjoy trying it with friends or family, but I wouldn’t travel-dirve specifically to play this game. The missing element here is the location, places like Dubai or Las Vegas would be ideal location for this type of experience, where people are willing to try-pay more

[@NickRaven]

GameCube mention for 2001, but not OG Xbox lol Great video, thank you, Modern.

[@LovelyMinmay]

The actual games that get regular customers are Rhythm Games and Fighting Games, specially when you throw a online component with them. Its part of the reason on the success of Round 1.

[@Colonial]

OS guy refusing to mention bowling alleys as a competitor

[@Senumunu]

I dont think these projects are scalable. The old arcades focused on a very specific customer. These new projects want to be gathering places for "everyone" but "everyone" has different wants and needs. Its to shizophrenic. As a gamer you need space that you can "close" and "open" on demand. Instead you have this overlit hub where groups dominate.

[@amethysttalon3507]

I'm loving this series - every video has been fascinating

[@MassManicMedia]

I love these deep dives into topics and businesses I wouldn't have known I was interested in. Maybe your just doing a good job sharing info.

[@jer103]

The main thing is Arcades have had to innovate, to stay relevant. "In person video games" was always niche, yet there's a large audience of people that sustain that type of business model. The few arcades, that currently thrive, are very niche. There's only one type, in a few major cities. Everything is also custom. This isn't a franchise, like McDonald's, with thousands of locations. Even Dave & Buster's only has 220 locations.

[@allencochran5]

I heard Nintendo doesn't let arcades legally use their system. I wonder if they are taking their chances or if Nintendo has changed their mind.

[@a.k8069]

Love the industry analysis videos. Keep up the good work man!

[@RockyX123]

I know this is an American centric channel but arcades are still going strong in Japan.

[@theblackswordsman9951]

You're on a role with videos man. Keep it up

[@baxoutthebox5682]

Dave and Busters has really been pushing a lot of innovations lately though few of them stuck. From sports gambling with chips to betting on games with friends through their platform, I do trust their management to figure it out. Their acquisition of main event has been successful and they’re building stores with different footprints and updating outdated stores. With their massive walls on TV’s at the updated locations, they’re ready to add sports gambling to their revenue streams and have talked positively about it on earnings calls. The sports book concept would be a game changer but, of course, there are a lot of legal hurdles and questions as to how that might impact attitudes of customers who bring their kids. It is, first and foremost, an adult arcade so the upside likely exceeds risks in that respect. Their stock moves like clockwork between $30-$50 since 2021 and has been easy to make money on with how highly autocorrelated it is on a day to day basis. Average analyst target still remains above $60, so the street likes the value and I think it’s justified. Till they can fully realize their potential, I’ll happily ride the wave.

[@TheTikus91]

More and more topics this channel covers really are things I have interest in. Am hoping you get to a pickleball related topic soon 😂

[@Hissora]

I was really excited to hear there is one of the game of 1000 boxes in my area in Dallas but I just called the location and they said they no longer are offering it, which really sucks to hear. I feel like if that location had marketed better I would have known about it because I was ready to book a reservation right after watching this video.

[@jimbonator2901]

Here in richmond va we had an arcade bar called The Circuit. It had that newness in its initial launch along with self serve beer taps. The business eventually closed due to machines breaking and just not being repaired. Whether this was due to cost or them just preparing to close I cannot answer. But it definitely lacked the community aspect in The OS concept and was doomed to fail I reckon

[@nixielee]

Really miss the old videos focused on stats and graphics

[@G11366]

As aperson looking to open up his own arcade, I very much appreciate this video!

[@TheMysteryDriver]

Most recently the 8 bit guy opened an arcade. But if you look up opening and arcade there are a lot of videos from people that have done it

[@miss_pinya]

loving the recent topics 🎉

[@Foodfightmike]

Lol these tech Bros have no idea how to run a business. Or what it would take to actually become profitable... They're out of their freaking mind with that 15k month rental 180,000 a year in just rentals they could build their own infrastructure.... Do they not realize this?

[@mnchino]

we all really want to know about Round 1 though...

[@chrisyoung1576]

Arcades my beloved, wish there's more around

[@HibHab69]

What's next, internet cafes? ...please? 🥺

[@maroon9273]

Definitely need a late night internet cafe with printers.

[@10ftSamsquanchy]

OS/Samers will not last long. That model is going to die off as soon as the novelty fades. It's not a "community space".

[@Senumunu]

have you ever been to one of those ? (i dont think it will last either.) but im wondering what the concrete reasons are for you conclusion.

[@weixinlin446]

This video made my brain bigger. Many thanks.

[@DemosthenesKar]

We in greece have a chain called playhouse that people go and play board games. It has though interesting pricong as its 1 euro an hour or 0.5 euro if you order something to drink.

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

This is good but I believe Chuck E Cheese is a rat not a mouse.

[@K00by514]

Great great great episode keep up the good work

[@MedalionDS9]

Make Arcades Great Again

[@51gunsalutes]

You slap 1000 box in front the entrance of a dave and busters right next to the bar and watch the money roll in

[@verygoodfreelancer]

few talk about it, but the death of arcade game design is one of the major reasons why games are so terribly designed now.

[@koolaidpapi7674]

Arcades suck now….. removed all the fun games and made it a kiddie casino 🎰 with dopamine hit chance games

[@Wohlfe]

Arcades have always been kid casinos, we called em quarter suckers for a reason.

[@sly1292]

They're all full of cabinet adaptations of dogshit freemium mobile games. It's sad to see. Akihabara, Tokyo is AMAZING for oldschool arcades though. They're all full of a ton of modern rhythm games, but there are a handful that have like 5 floors of retro games, with a different genre on each floor.

[@maroon9273]

Modern kiddie casino games lacks inspiration from old school casino kid games. Worst, new age mobile arcade games. Kings dining in my area replaced all of the old arcade cabinets for mobile gaming arcade cabinets.

[@roaringfork]

Chuck-E-Cheese mascot is a rat; corporate malpractice tbh.

[@SanchezIse]

I love your content❤ Just commenting to appease the algorithm overlord and hope it blesses you with more recommendations

[@ricepony33]

I miss Challenges in Atlanta

[@smoakpipe]

players want to make money playing the video games nothing else really matters

[@tylawvillacarlos7750]

BrianD should’ve stuck with that arcade instead of going back to VGHS

[@lil-data]

Anybody else getting an ad ever 2-3 min? Too much to appreciate the content

[@Senumunu]

my adblocker works. but some functions dont work properly. like saving a video to a playlist. still very much worth.

[@proudantiguan6897]

The new arcades are gonna be virtual reality bars

[@venezuelanchild6286]

NEW MODERN MBAAAAAAAAA

[@strika234]

is this sponsored content? like are these places paying you for exposure?

[@Senumunu]

there is no way to report on these matters without it also being an indirect ad.

[@ThandrieDavis]

16:04 Important translation error, he says "that's the craic", in the Irish sense, not "crack" in the drug sense.

[@loudnoises8197]

i cant pay any attention to what you are saying cause the music is too good

[@thealienrobotanthropologist]

I don' t get this business. It seems like these games are either very gimmicky and unmotivating to play or kind of antisocial as you just focus on the game. Something like pool or darts in a bar environment makes more sense to me.

[@overk1llz]

I hate pool and darts 😂😂😂 my buddies love it though.

[@Pablo-t6q7h]

great video

[@jyp6655]

OS needs to make sure they give hygiene checks lmao

[@s.sasquatch1789]

Here for making os popular enough to come to nz

[@ryandavis4247]

As a person with a disability have a active game Rome excluded us well as I all ways know people are selfish

[@CPcheat]

Another banger

[@BobMeister-tu1bo]

I really like these documentary style videos. Keep up the good work!

[@bottim9728]

Check out Round1

[@OmegaRejectz]

0:14 Odd to skip years, no?

[@yujiadong9070]

Thank you this is so helpful! Amazing production.

[@FractalPrism.]

wtf is a "virtual game", is that like doing virtual research on a topic so poorly you dont even know they're called videogames? yup...you keep saying "virtual" instead of Video a home console is not a "vr experience"

[@Arch_Dornan]

Algorithm comment

[@CantFightRobots]

I wish Los Angeles had one of those OSnyc gaming/venue/bar things!