FAQ for arcade projects
Frequently Asked Questions for Arcade Projects
Find practical answers about venue planning, machine selection, customization, export packing, lead time, spare parts, and after-sales support before you place an order.
Project planning
Start with the venue, not only the machine list
For new venues and compact entertainment zones, the first useful answer usually comes from floor area, audience, budget and opening timeline.
Can ACS help if I only have a floor area but no machine list yet?
Yes. Share your venue type, floor area, country, target audience, and budget direction. ACS can suggest a practical machine mix and explain why each category fits the project.
Recommended first step: Send floor area, country, venue type, and budget direction.
How much space do I need for a small FEC or arcade area?
There is no single fixed number because the right plan depends on your audience, machine mix, walkways, prize area, and operation style. ACS can start from your available space and recommend a compact, medium, or full venue direction.
Can you help plan a 100 sqm mall arcade or compact family zone?
Yes. For a small mall or family zone, we usually focus on compact machines, visible prize play, children-friendly games, and simple operation. Photos, dimensions, and traffic direction will help us make a better suggestion.
What information should I prepare before asking for a quote?
Please prepare your venue type, floor area, destination country, target quantity, budget range, expected purchase time, and any customization needs. If you already have site photos or a machine list, include them as well.
Can ACS help with 2D or 3D layout planning?
ACS can discuss layout direction for amusement projects and help buyers think through machine categories, walking paths, and zone balance. Detailed layout work depends on the project scope and should be confirmed before order planning.
Machine selection
Choose machines by traffic, age group and operating goal
A better machine list should balance visual anchors, repeat play, prize motivation, children-friendly choices and daily maintenance.
How do I choose the right machine mix for a new FEC?
A new FEC usually needs a balance of arcade anchors, ticket games, prize machines, sports games, and children-friendly attractions. ACS can recommend a first-order mix based on your floor area, audience, and opening budget.
Which machines are suitable for a high-traffic arcade?
High-traffic arcades usually need strong visual anchors, fast-play machines, group competition, and prize-driven games. Racing, shooting, basketball, music, claw, and ticket machines can be combined depending on your current floor condition.
Recommended first step: Send current floor photos, your machine list, and the categories you want to replace.
What machines work well in a small mall or park area?
Claw machines, kiddie rides, compact ticket games, photo booths, and small children games are often easier to arrange in limited spaces. The final choice should match available area, staff capacity, and family traffic.
Can I mix claw machines, ticket games, sports games, and kids machines in one order?
Yes. Mixed orders are common for FECs, arcade upgrades, mall zones, and distributors. The final list should account for packing size, budget, destination requirements, and after-sales parts.
Can ACS recommend machines by target age group and venue type?
Yes. Tell us whether your venue serves families, teenagers, children, adults, or mixed traffic. ACS can recommend categories that are easier for your audience to understand and operate.
Customization
Confirm visual, language, power and payment details early
OEM details are easiest to control before production starts. Late changes can affect cost, timing and packing.
Do you support OEM logo, cabinet color, and stickers?
Many machines can support OEM logo, cabinet color, stickers, or theme adjustments. The available options depend on the machine type and should be confirmed before production.
Can the machine language, voltage, plug, or payment system be customized?
These details can often be discussed before production. Please share your destination country, payment method, voltage requirement, plug type, and language needs so ACS can confirm what is available for each model.
Recommended first step: Confirm destination country, payment, voltage, plug, and language before production, not after packing.
Can ACS customize machines for a family-friendly visual style?
Yes, for many machine types. Cabinet color, sticker direction, logo, and theme style can be discussed to better match malls, kids zones, and family entertainment environments.
Can distributors request product photos, videos, and specifications for resale?
ACS can prepare product materials where available, including images, videos, specifications, and key selling points. Tell us your target market and product categories so we can prepare suitable materials.
Which customization details need to be confirmed before production?
Logo, stickers, cabinet color, language, payment hardware, voltage, plug type, packing mark, and destination requirements should be confirmed early. Confirming these details after production starts may cause delays or extra cost.
Order, MOQ & lead time
Plan the first order around testing, scaling and shipment reality
MOQ, mixed orders and lead time depend on the product list, quantity, customization and packing plan.
What is the MOQ?
For many ACS machine categories, MOQ can start from 1 unit. Some customized or special models may have different requirements, so the final MOQ should be confirmed by machine type.
Can I start with a smaller first order before scaling?
Yes. Many buyers start with a smaller first order to test the venue direction, machine category, or local market demand. ACS can help plan a first order that still keeps future scaling in mind.
Can different machine categories be loaded in one container?
Yes. Mixed-container sourcing is common, especially for distributors and full venue projects. The final loading plan depends on machine size, packing method, quantity, and destination requirements.
Recommended first step: Send your product list, quantity, and destination port.
How long does production usually take?
Production time depends on machine type, quantity, customization, and current production schedule. ACS will confirm the estimated lead time after the model list and customization details are clear.
What affects the final delivery time?
Delivery time can be affected by production schedule, customization, packing, shipping method, destination port, customs documents, and local clearance. Buyers should confirm urgent timelines before placing the order.
Quality, packing & export
Reduce overseas sourcing risk before machines leave the factory
For export projects, the important details are often function checks, documentation, packing method, destination requirements and pre-shipment confirmation.
What quality checks are done before shipment?
Machines are checked before shipment to reduce avoidable issues. The exact inspection process depends on the model, but function checks, appearance checks, packing confirmation, and pre-shipment communication should be planned before delivery.
Do your machines have CE or ISO-related documentation?
ACS has CE and ISO-related company/product documentation available for relevant projects. Because certification needs can differ by model and destination, buyers should confirm required documents before ordering.
Recommended first step: Confirm which documents you need by model and destination country.
How are arcade machines packed for export?
Export packing is arranged according to machine size, cabinet structure, and shipping method. Buyers should confirm destination, shipping terms, and any special packing mark requirements before shipment.
Can ACS help with shipping documents and destination requirements?
ACS can support export packing communication and basic shipping document coordination for overseas buyers. Destination-country requirements should be shared early so the order can be prepared correctly.
What should overseas buyers confirm before shipment?
Confirm model list, quantity, voltage, plug, language, payment system, packing requirements, consignee details, destination port, and required documents. These details help reduce shipment and clearance problems.
After-sales & spare parts
Plan service and spare parts before daily operation starts
For operators and distributors, after-sales is easier when spare parts, communication paths and machine records are planned with the first order.
What after-sales support is available after delivery?
ACS can provide after-sales communication for machine operation, troubleshooting, and spare parts planning. The support scope depends on the machine type and order details.
Can you provide spare parts after delivery?
Yes. Spare parts can be discussed with the order or after delivery. For operators, it is better to plan key spare parts before shipment so daily maintenance is easier.
Recommended first step: Plan key spare parts once the machine list is confirmed.
How should operators prepare spare parts for daily maintenance?
Operators should confirm which parts are most important for the selected machines, such as buttons, coin acceptors, sensors, power parts, or consumable accessories. ACS can help suggest a spare parts direction based on the machine list.
Do you provide installation or technical guidance?
ACS can provide remote technical guidance and setup communication for many machines. On-site installation or deeper technical service should be confirmed by project scope, destination, and machine type.
How does ACS support repeat orders for distributors and multi-site buyers?
For repeat buyers, ACS can help maintain product communication, OEM details, spare parts planning, and updated product materials. A clear first-order record makes future reorders easier to manage.
Still deciding?
Send your project context and ACS will help narrow the machine mix.
Include venue type, floor area, country, quantity, budget direction, destination port, current machine list, or customization needs.