The year 2020 is an exciting season for mobile gaming. Everyone is fully on board with where the industry is headed. Faster streaming and game inclusivity are on the rise. There are around <\/span>2.4 billion<\/span><\/a> mobile gamers in the world today. In the United States alone, there are 213 million with expected revenue of $165 billion. Recently, mobile game trucks are making noise. They\u2019re one of the best ways for everyone to have fun on certain occasions. Mobile gaming trucks are a new style of celebrating birthdays, group events, and team buildings. They provide gamers of all ages a full user experience. The expansion of the gaming community offers unique options for profits. Let’s dig deeper into how to make money through a mobile gaming truck business.<\/span><\/p>\n What’s Inside<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/b> The 1980s witnessed several milestones in video gaming. Pac-Man was introduced in the United States. The first flight simulator game was released by Microsoft during the said decade. Nintendo also launched Donkey Kong with Mario as the main game character. This was followed by the Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Super Mario Bros. They then made waves releasing the 8-bit game boy device often bundled with Tetris. Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II became popular in the mid-1990s. In the early part of the 2000s, Playstation, Wii, and Xbox offered high definition gaming. The end of the decade saw the rise of next-level video gaming on android devices, computers, laptops, and mobile phones. As internet access became affordable, online gaming became a hit. This gives rise to mobile gaming arcades and trucks.<\/span><\/p>\n The first mobile gaming truck was conceptualized by Scott Novis in 2006. Being a former Disney executive, Scott and his brother Chris convert a truck into a mobile game theater. They used it to throw a birthday party for a friend. Friends and family started renting the truck during special occasions. Two years after, they began franchising their game truck.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b> The ideal business owner for this niche is a gamer. You need to enjoy interacting with children and other gamers. Prior knowledge to different games is an edge but you can get such skills through training. What\u2019s critical is interpersonal communication and patience. In this type of business, you need to have an open mind for improvements and suggestions. It\u2019s because a mobile gaming truck runs through technology, and technology is ever-changing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A typical week for a mobile gaming truck means weekend bookings. Mondays through Thursdays are client scheduling, marketing, prepping up days. It\u2019s best to start with a single mobile gaming truck. You may also want to franchise first. This is where you\u2019ll discover the ins and outs of the business. Once you have proven that it\u2019s a sound investment for you, you can then add more trucks.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b> <\/b> Some companies offer a full mobile theater but they are somewhat pricey compared to doing it your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b> <\/b> <\/b> <\/p>\n Operating a mobile gaming truck business means being a gamer for life. Reap the victory!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The year 2020 is an exciting season for mobile gaming. Everyone is fully on board with where the industry is headed. Faster streaming and game inclusivity are on the rise. There are around 2.4 billion mobile gamers in the world today. 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History of Mobile Gaming<\/b><\/h2>\n
\nThe first video game was created in 1958. Physicist William Higinbotham created “Pong,” a tennis game for two.\u00a0 But it’s different from the video games we have today. In 1960, #D tic-tac-toe and moon landing were played in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They\u2019re played using punched cards for movement in an IBM 1560 computer. The brown box was developed by Ralph Baer in 1967. It\u2019s the first multiplayer game that can be played on television. Baer licensed the device under Magnavox and was later sold to Odyssey. Odyssey was the developer of the first arcade video game, Atari\u2019s Pong in 1972. In 1977, they launched the Atari 2600 featuring interchangeable game cartridges and joysticks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIs Mobile Gaming Truck Business Right for You?<\/b><\/h2>\n
\nVideo games are for everyone. There are 56% male and 44% female gamers. The average gamer is 35 years old. They comprise the bigger segment of the gaming population. The United States ranks number one in-game spending. Mobile gaming trucks generate income through booked events. Clients are typically charged $250 to $400 per event. At an average of 40 party bookings per month, the net profit is approximately $109,000 per year.<\/span><\/p>\nSteps to Starting a Mobile Gaming Truck Business<\/b><\/h2>\n
\nIf you think that a mobile gaming truck business is right for you, here are steps on how to start.<\/span><\/p>\nMap out the specifics of the business<\/h3>\n
\nThe first thing to determine is the cost of investment in your mobile gaming truck. The average startup cost of a mobile gaming truck business ranges from $95,000 to $110,000. For those who wish to franchise, the average franchise fee is $19,500 with a required capital of $50,000. A major cost on the initial investment goes to a truck trailer. It needs to have a comfortable room for 25 people. You will need 3M wraps to provide insulation on the trailer. Other equipments you will need are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Consider your overhead expenses<\/h3>\n
\nBesides the initial investment, you have to account for your monthly overhead expenses. Its average monthly cost is around $1995. These include advertising, fuel, insurance, merchant fees, parking or storage fees, plus repairs and upgrades.<\/span><\/p>\nForm a legal entity<\/h3>\n
\nThe first step to forming your mobile gaming truck business as a legal entity is to check online for a web domain under your business name. After securing a <\/span>website<\/span><\/a> for your business, you have to need to register it to a local or federal government unit. You then need to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and register for taxes with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A resale certificate will also be needed to purchase goods free from sales taxes. You’ll also need to open a dedicated bank and credit account for your business. A prerequisite for these licenses is getting business insurance. The most common are for general liability and worker’s compensation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPromote your mobile gaming truck business<\/h3>\n
\nThe best way to promote your mobile gaming truck business is through social media platforms. This is where a majority of gamers can discover your business. Encourage the sharing of your marketing campaign or website. Do this by offering discounts or giveaways. An effective way to increase brand awareness is to do live streaming during bookings or events. You can also partner with a local party planner. They can provide the refreshments while you provide the amusements. <\/span>Advertise<\/span><\/a> your mobile gaming truck in the neighborhood through party circulators and giving out flyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n