Arcade/NS Systems in STR/MTR. Good or bad?

[Andrew Bosco]

What's this group thought on installing an arcade / Retro gaming (Sega/NS) systems in STRs/MTRs? I include crossword puzzles and board games with my beach house STR/MTR. Figured I'd see what others do!

[Cliff H.]

Hey @Andrew Bosco hello from a few miles south. I bought one of these systems a few months back from my STRs and as@Mason Weisscorrectly points out, they're fragile and you have to put yourself in the shoes of the average 7yo when anticipating usage. I haven't found them to be much of a draw versus showcasing a property's board game collection since it's the parents booking the place not the kids. Agreed with others' points that there could be a dedicated game room opportunity where a stand-up system would fit right in, I just haven't seen it add much value outside of that niche.