How to Buy Arcade Games

Ask the youth what they would like in an arcade game. You won't be doing any outreach if no one is playing the game. Ask the youth or the youth minister what type of arcade games would work well. Have them give you a few options that you can narrow down to a couple of choices.

Search shopping sites like nextag.com for general pricing information and customer reviews. This will give you an idea of how to narrow your list of potential arcade games to purchase.

Set a budget. New arcade games will run you anywhere from 3 thousand to about 6 thousand dollars each, depending if you're looking for a classic arcade game or something exotic, like a driving game or dancing game. Be sure to include delivery charges in your budget calculations.

Consider buying refurbished arcade games. Specialty arcade sites like bmigaming.com have refurbished arcade games at discount prices. You can also get an extended warranty to go with your refurbished arcade game.

Check the gaming content before you buy the arcade games. The last thing you want in your church youth room is an arcade game that has sexually explicit material or violent content. Stick with games like Ms. PacMan or a golfing game to minimize the junk you don't want.